Bach Consort
2004-2005 Profile

Founded a decade ago, Toronto’s Bach Consort explores the riches of J.S. Bach through his numerous secular and religious cantatas. The group – comprising some of Canada’s finest instrumentalists, vocal soloists and choristers – gathers two or three times a year to perform concerts in aid of charity. All musicians donate their time and talent.

   The Bach Consort returns to Eglinton St. George’s United Church on Friday, November 26 to present the splendid Christmas Oratorio. The fourth annual concert/dinner event begins at 6:30PM, and features soprano Monica Whicher; contralto Elizabeth Turnbull; Michael Colvin and Colin Ainsworth (tenors), and Gary Relyea (bass) with celebrated conductor Nicholas McGegan.

   Over the last decade, the Bach Consort has raised over $150,000 for various charities (Camphill Village Ontario, L’Arche Daybreak, Out of the Cold at St. Andrew’s Church, Settlement House Music and Arts School, Music at St. John’s, Delisle Youth Services, Share the Warmth, Beads of Hope Campaign and Habitat for Humanity), and has recorded two CDs.

   More Bach Consort performances, taking place in May 2005, will be announced shortly.