Schedule Of Events

4:00 pm : Complete Brandenburg Concertos - Part I

Bursting with grandeur and elegance, the festival begins with Bach’s electrifying Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, followed by the richly moving Concerto No. 6. Caroline Shaw’s Bach-inspired Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings offers a modern twist on the Baroque tradition, before Bach’s festive and dazzling Concerto No. 2 brings the concert to a vibrant conclusion. We have a special tradition of “picnics” before concerts at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium, for this concert the picnic will take place following the concert. Reed’s catering service Bon Appé*** offers food and drink service beginning at 6pm. Alternately, you can bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on-site.

Location : Kaul Auditorium

8:00 pm : Complete Brandenburg Concertos - Part II

The evening concert dives deeper into Bach’s creative brilliance with his exuberant Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, joy-filled Concerto No. 5, and celebratory Concerto No. 4. Each piece showcases Bach’s mastery of intricate dialogue and vibrant energy between instruments, blending lively string sections, virtuosic solo passages, and a radiant spirit. Gabriella Smith’s Brandenburg Interstices adds a contemporary perspective that blends Baroque influences with imaginative innovation. We have a special tradition of “picnics” before concerts at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium. Reed’s catering service, Bon Appé***, offers food and drink service beginning at 6pm. Alternately, you can bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on-site.

Location : Kaul Auditorium