Jun. 13—The Portland Bach Experience returned for in-person concerts on Saturday with "A Suite Ride Through Portland," a series of outdoor performances of Johann Sebastian Bach's cello suites. John Ott performed Suites No. 3 and No. 4 at the Payson Park farmers market, following a 9 a.m. rendition of the first two on the Western Promenade. At Payson Park, children held their parents' hands and .
Portland Bach Experience’s June Festival Returns After Pandemic Puts Pause on Live Concerts
Free Outdoor Classical Music ‘Carnival’ Kicks Off 10 Days of Performances
Portland, Maine, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) After cancelling last June’s festival because of the pandemic, Portland Bach Experience returns this year with 10 days of classical music events. Known for its innovative performances, unique productions and nationally-acclaimed artists, Portland Bach Experience will present more than a dozen virtual and live concerts with locations in Portland, Sanford and Brunswick. The festival runs from June 11 to June 20, 2021.
“Music has the power to heal because it taps into our shared human experiences and emotions – something we desperately need right now,” said Dr. Emily Isaacson, founder and artistic director. “For fifteen long months, we have hibernated, alone and silent. As we emerge from the pandemic, live performances will make us feel alive again by br