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 Appétit offers food and drink service beginning at 6pm. Alternately, you can bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on-site.