Minnesota Bach Ensemble

Inspiring Minnesota one cantata at a time!

With vibrant performances of the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries, the Minnesota Bach Ensemble is dedicated to directly connecting with its audience through personal and engaging concert experiences.

MBE is a chamber orchestra consisting of some of the finest Twin Cities' musicians led by Co-Artistic Directors Linh Kauffman and Tami Morse. Its unique mix of period performance practice on modern instruments electrifies the music of the 18th century, re-capturing its relevance to our time. 

MBE performs in the beautiful Antonello Hall in Minneapolis, and members of MBE speak during the concert, sharing their passion and knowledge of the music. We seek to engage and enrich the lives of our audiences with these intimate performances, presenting masterworks as well as overlooked gems of the Barqoue repertoire.

Minnesota Bach Ensemble's thirteenth season shines a spotlight on the expressive depth and stylistic range of the Baroque, with three thrilling and dynamic programs:

Through Bach’s Lens
Works by Johann Sebastian BACH 
SUNDAY, October 26 at 3:00pm
Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music
Soloists:
Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord/conductor - Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano
Linh Kauffman, soprano - Cece Belcher, violin - Basil Reeve, oboe

Echoes of the Stage
Works by Handel, Corette, Purcell, Couperin
SUNDAY, February 8 at 3pmSundin Music Hall at Hamline University
Soloists:
Cléa Galhano, recorder - Cece Belcher, violin - Linh Kauffman, soprano

The Dawning of the Baroque
Works by Vivaldi, Ucellini, Marini, Merlua, Caldara, Dall’abaco, Pergolesi, Monteverdi and Barbara Strozzi
SATURDAY, May 30 at 3pmSundin Music Hall at Hamline University
Chamber ensemble:
Cece Belcher, violin - Maureen Nelson, violin - Käthe Jarka, cello - Tami Morse, harpsichord - Basil Reeve, oboe
Linh Kauffman, soprano - Sean Kleve, percussion

For tickets and more 25/26 season information, visit www.mnbach.org.

Continued support from our donors makes our concerts possible, and we hope you'll consider a donation to help us continue to bring passionate music and inspirational experiences to the Twin Cities.  

You may contribute through GiveMN, or you may send a check to:
275 4th St E #280St Paul, MN 55101

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at a concert this season!