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Johann Sebastian Bach is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time; one of the “three Bs,” including Ludwig von Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. Here are some fun facts you probably didn’t know about Bach.

Sure, Johann Sebastian Bach was a Baroque composer. But what does that mean? Baroque art, whether it is architecture, painting, or music, is highly ornate, detailed, exuberant, and extravagant.

GRAMMY nominee Skylark is a premier vocal ensemble of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators. The Boston Globe says that Skylark features “some of Boston’s best singers,” and we’re bringing them here to you!

Help us provide a healthy holiday meal for deserving local families. Please bring gift cards from grocery stores and local food retailers to the November 2 and 3 Bach and Forth concert.

Henry Mancini’s widely varied career as a composer took him from the big band era in the late 1940s through monster movies in the 1950s and his jazzy scores of the 1960s and '70s. What an interesting life! Here are some fun facts you probably didn’t know about Henry Mancini.

Henry Mancini, 20th century film composer extraordinaire, created some of the most iconic movie themes and songs of all time. The power of his music lies in its ability to make us feel – whether it’s the wistful “Moon River,” the melancholy “Days of Wine and Roses,” or the funny theme from The Pink Panther.