Bach's Music Box

• Event dates: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Showtimes: 2:00pm
• Featured Artists:

  Katalin La Favre and Brian Calhoon

  Location:
  Thacher Hall
  266 Route 6A
  Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

• Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cape-symphony-presents-bachs-music-box-tickets-1748548799529

What would J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations sound like if they were played on a music box? Percussionists Katalin La Favre and Brian Calhoon answer that question in this enchanting program, transforming Bach’s iconic keyboard masterpiece into a dazzling world of unusual timbres and shimmering textures.

The evening begins as a vibraphone duet, then unfolds into a playful sonic journey with tongue drums, children’s handbells, antique glockenspiel, hammered dulcimer, and more. Drawing on Gamelan influences and antiphonal techniques that highlight Bach’s intricate counterpoint, these inventive arrangements reveal new voices and surprising colors in timeless music.

✨ Come to experience:

• A fresh, one-of-a-kind take on one of Bach’s greatest works.
• Rare instruments and unexpected sounds that evoke the magic of a music box.
• Two internationally trained percussionists bringing artistry, imagination, and energy to the stage.

About the Artists:

• Katalin La Favre (b. 1988, she/her) began her musical journey as a harpist before turning to percussion. A Fulbright Scholar, she studied with Jean Geoffroy at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Lyon, earning a master’s degree and artist diploma. Her innovative work has been performed in France, Germany, Scotland, and Portugal, and she now teaches at Cleveland State University and performs with the new music ensemble No Exit.
• Brian Calhoon (b. 1984, he/him) is a Provincetown-based percussionist, singer, and innkeeper of the Brasswood Inn. A Marimba One artist, he has premiered nearly 100 new works with ensembles such as the Boston Percussion Group, Equilibrium Ensemble, and Juventas New Music Ensemble. Brian is also the creator of Marimba Cabaret, blending show tunes, pop, and percussion in joyful new ways.

Parking Note: There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common, as well as at the Edward Gorey House, Post Office, and Chapter House Inn. Crossing attendants will be available to assist with crossing Route 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of Thacher Hall. If you need accessible parking information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Accessibility Note: Thacher Hall is a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. A short flight of stairs is required for entrance into the Hall and the restrooms are located on the lower level (down stairs).

🎟️ Seating is limited—don’t wait! Secure your tickets now for an exceptional night of global music on Cape Cod. Child and student discounts available—contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.