March 3 at noon
Church of the Epiphany, Washington, DC

The Washington Bach Consort
Noontime Cantatas: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12

For more information, call 202-429-2121.

March 13 at 8:00 PM
March 14 at 5:00 PM
March 14 at 8:00 PM
March 15 at 2:00 PM
The Elizabethan Theatre of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC

The Folger Consort with soprano Ann Monoyios and guest instrumentalists Mary Springfels and Tom Zajac
Mosaic: Medieval Song from Spain and Cyprus

Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions peacefully co-existed in the 13th century court of Alfonso the Wise, creating one of the most fascinating episodes in Spanish history. Works from Alfonso's famous Cantigas de Santa Marķa are paired with works from 14th century French-ruled Cyprus, including sophisticated ballades, dance songs, and avant-garde rondeaux. Rounding out the program are instrumental works for fiddles, citoles, harp, winds, and bagpipes.

For more information, call 202-544-7077.

March 22 at 3:00 PM
National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC

Washington Bach Consort
The Great Organ Mass

We celebrate Bach's birthday weekend with a performance of his "Great Organ Mass." This performance features the keyboard talents of Consort founder and Music Director Dr. J. Reilly Lewis and Assistant Conductor Scott Dettra, along with our chorus in the resplendent acoustics of the National Presbyterian Church. if you love the Goldberg Variations, the Art of the Fugue, or the Well-Tempered Clavier, you will not want to miss this essential volume of the Bach keyboard canon.

For more information, call 202-429-2121.

March 22 at 4:00 PM
Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Academy of Ancient Music
Brandenburg Concertos

As one of the world's first and foremost period-instrument orchestras, this extraordinary ensemble combines a historically enlightened approach with an exceptionally high standard of performance. Led by director Richard Egarr on harpsichord, the Academy presents a rare opportunity to hear all six Brandenburg Concertos. Bach created each concerto distinct from the others in style and instrumentation and there is more delightful diversity packed into this one set of works than one could possibly imagine.

For more information, call 888-945-2468.

March 28 at 8:00 PM
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD

Chanticleer
Wonderous Free

The ensemble lends its lush, orchestral sound to 250 years of American music -- from the first documented song written in America in 1759 through folk, gospel, and traditional styles, including works by Billings and Barber.