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Bach Choir of Pittsburgh's Bach Day Bash!
Episode 1090
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh returns with their signature fundraising event, Bach Day Bash, celebrating J.S. Bach's 341st birthday! Amy Herlich, who is the Major Gifts Officer of the Cultural Trust and a member of BPC's Special Events Committee, stopped by the WQED studio to chat live with Anna Singer about the event. This year's bash is co-chaired and emceed by WQED's own Anna Singer and Jim Cunningham, and will celebrate the success of the Bach Choir's current season, "Cirque du Cinema," as well as the legacy of Artistic Director Thomas W. Douglas, who will embark on his farewell season in 2026-27. The event takes place on Saturday, March 21st at the recently renovated Greer Cabaret Theater, with a Choral Champions' Reception at 6:00pm, featuring a sneak peek at the 2026-27 season, hors d'oeuvres, and the opportunity to mingle with the Artistic Director. The "Main Act" begins at 7:30pm, with swing choral pieces performed by Bach Choir members, live music by The Good Times Big Band, a silent auction, and light snacks. More information and tickets are available on the Bach Choir's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
