|
The Australian Bach Society Inc. was founded in November 2011 as initiative of the German Lutheran Trinity Church East Melbourne to provide a platform for ‘Bach@Trinity2012 – An International Bachfest’, which is celebrated as part of the international event ‘Reformation and Music’.
The mission is to cultivate and disseminate a local appreciation of the music of J.S. Bach, his family and contemporaries, as well as sacred/classical music in general by arranging performances, lectures and other activities.
The Australian Bach Society pursues the following objectives:
-
Develop appealing concert programs for our patrons with musicians from Australia and abroad
-
Support talented young musicians in various ways
-
Facilitate the musical relationship between Melbourne and Leipzig and exchange programs
-
Explore suitable options, programs and partnerships concerning ‘Bach for kids’
-
Work with academics on related issues
-
Hold public lectures and seminars on related issues
-
Facilitate international Bach networking.
|
