American Bach

04/29/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Steven Lehning—Artistic Administrator, performer, and an essential part of the American Bach Soloists family.

Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Steve helps bring our music and this community to life. We’re so grateful for all that he does.

Happy Birthday, Steve! 🎉

04/20/2026

For the season finale, Bach’s harpsichord takes center stage—revealing its full range, from the sweepingly imaginative Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue to intimate chamber works, to the vibrant Concerto in A Minor for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, and Strings. Crowning the program will be a rare performance of Bach's Concerto for Two Harpsichords!

With American Bach Soloists’ harpsichordists Gabriel Benton & Corey Jamason, this is a night of dazzling music and sound.

May 1–4 · Belvedere · Berkeley · San Francisco · Davis

Limited performances, don’t miss it.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now at americanbach.org

04/04/2026

Announcing our 2026–2027 season!

From the intimacy of solo works to the scale of full chorus and orchestra, this season explores the breadth of Baroque music across a wide range of programs.

The San Francisco Bach Festival returns this August with five distinct programs, alongside a season of Discovery Series concerts that highlight both familiar works and lesser-known gems, showcasing the artistry and virtuosity of our core musicians.

Holiday traditions continue with Messiah and New Year’s Eve, joined by a newly curated Baroque Christmas, plus special events throughout the year.

All events are now on sale—explore the full season at americanbach.org.

03/30/2026

Season finale just 4 weeks away!
Experience a dazzling program as American Bach harpsichordists Gabriel Benton and Corey Jamason bring the rich, expressive sound of the harpsichord to life.

This special concert showcases the many ways Bach wrote for the instrument, from intimate solo works and chamber music to the brilliance of his concertos.

Reserve your seat today at https://americanbach.org/Bachs-Harpsichord.html

03/16/2026

A new season of extraordinary music is just around the corner.

American Bach is proud to announce the upcoming 2026–2027 Season, our 38th year of bringing masterworks to life. Save the dates now and join us for another year of unforgettable performances.

📣 Full program details and ticket availability will be announced on April 1.

02/26/2026

Violinist YuEun Gemma Kim will bring the house down in Pietro Locatelli’s Violin Concerto in D Major, delivering a true tour-de-force with her phenomenal technical prowess and musicality.

Well known to ABS audiences, YuEun has appeared in over 35 ABS programs as both soloist and concertmaster, and performs internationally across Baroque and contemporary repertoire.

The program also features one of the Baroque era’s most gripping vocal works: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s "Stabat Mater," with soprano Maya Kherani and mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit.

Join us for this exhilarating concert experience—opening tomorrow. Tickets available at americanbach.org

02/24/2026

Pietro Locatelli’s Violin Concerto in D Major carries the legendary nickname: “Il labirinto armonico Facilis aditus, difficilis exitus” (The Harmonic Labyrinth, Easy access, difficult exit).

Its daring, written-out cadenzas were so extreme they helped pave the way for the next era of violin virtuosity, culminating nearly a century later with Niccolò Paganini.

This tour-de-force concerto is performed by award-winning violinist YuEun Gemma Kim, bringing Locatelli’s maze of fireworks vividly to life.

February 27 – March 2�
Reserve your seats now and experience Locatelli’s music live with American Bach Soloists: https://americanbach.org/Harmonic-Labyrinth.html

02/22/2026

The Harmonic Labyrinth opens this week! ✨
From February 27-March 2, American Bach Soloists brings a stunning Baroque program to four Bay Area locations, featuring music by Bach, Locatelli, Scarlatti, and Pergolesi.

We invite you to join us for this special concert experience. Tickets are selling quickly—reserve yours today: americanbach.org/Harmonic-Labyrinth.html

02/18/2026

Prepare for an exhilarating concert experience this month. From February 27–March 2, American Bach Soloists invites you into Harmonic Labyrinth—a radiant journey through Baroque brilliance.

From Bach’s rarely heard “Non sa che sia dolore” and Scarlatti’s expressive “Salve Regina” to Pergolesi’s deeply moving “Stabat Mater” and Locatelli’s virtuosic Violin Concerto in D Major.

📍 Belvedere • Berkeley • San Francisco • Davis
🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly—reserve your seats now:

Friday February 27 2026 8:00 p.m.St. Stephen’s Church, 3 Bayview Avenue, BelvedereSaturday February 28 2026 7:00 p.m.St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, BerkeleySunday March 1 2026 4:00 p.m.St. Mark’s Church, 1111 O'Farrell Street, San FranciscoMonday March 2 2026 7:00 p.m.Davis Co...

01/05/2026

What fun it was to spend New Year's Eve together! We thought that the audience was the best ever! Thank you for being a part of American Bach.

We wish you a great start to the New Year! Here’s to another year filled with great music, see you all very soon 🥂

📷: Matthew Hill, Sarah Coit, Jeffrey Thomas