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Washington’s Premier Bach Experience

Stephen Moran playing the viola da gamba

In this special program entitled Chelys (the ancient Greek lyre of Apollo), Violist da gamba Stephen Moran brings to life unaccompanied works for the viol by Sainte-Colombe le Fils, Marin Marais, and Johannes Schenck, concluding with Moran’s own transcription of J.S.

The Washington Bach Consort’s superb vocalists will be joined by a viol consort in a program that offers the beauty of Gibbons’ finest works, led by Artistic Director Dana Marsh.

Orlando Gibbons
8 choir members singing

About the
Washington Bach Consort

Founded in 1977 by the late Dr. J. Reilly Lewis, the Washington Bach Consort is a professional choral and orchestral ensemble based in Washington, DC, now led by Artistic Director Dr. Dana Marsh. The Consort is committed to ensuring that current and future audiences experience the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.