Schedule of Events

We may have moved online in 2020, but our calendar is just as full!
Click each event below to watch performance videos from the 2020 Festival.

Saturday, June 6

A LOOK BACK: Memorable VBF Performances

Saturday, June 6, 10 AM CDT

Artists and audiences remember favorite past VBF Performances.

Sponsored by: Wendall Wheeler Wilson

A LOOK BACK: Listening Session with Alejandro and Craig

Saturday, June 6, 8 PM CDT

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and Craig Hella Johnson discuss past VBF concerts.

Sponsored by: Lynn Knaupp & John Griffin · Linda Patterson

Live Commentary

Sunday, June 7

BachFest Brunch

Sunday, June 7, 10 AM CDT

VBF artists perform Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms.

Sponsored by: Donna & Roger Welder · Virginia Welder

EMERGING ARTISTS REUNION with FAITH DEBOW

Sunday, June 7, 8 PM CDT

Faith DeBow leads a live reunion with past Emerging Artists.

Sponsored by: Dodie Griffin · Crossroads Foundation

Live Commentary

Monday, June 8

MY PROCESS: Artists prepare

Monday, June 8, 10 AM CDT

VBF artists discuss their preparation process.

Sponsored by: Pat & Bill Blanchard · Anna White

Faith DeBow in Recital

Monday, June 8, 8 PM CDT

Pianist Faith DeBow plays Beethoven and answers live questions.

Sponsored by: Alice & Gary Childress

Live Commentary

Tuesday, June 9

VBF Vocalists

Tuesday, June 9, 10 AM CDT

VBF singers perform Bach, Schubert, and contemporary compositions.

Sponsored by: Phyllis & Lane Keller · Rhea & Fred Fry 

BettySoo & Line upon Line Percussion

Tuesday, June 9, 8 PM CDT

Singer-songwriter BettySoo and line upon line percussion perform with live chat.

Live Commentary

Wednesday, June 10

“Bach or not?” Quiz

Wednesday, June 10, 10 AM CDT

Interactive quizzes featuring performances by VBF artists and Victoria-area music students.

Sponsored by:

At Home with Johann Sebastian

Wednesday, June 10, 8 PM CDT

George Stauffer and Renée Anne Louprette perform Bach on their home organ and harpsichord.

Sponsored by: Kay & Ron Walker

Live Commentary

Thursday, June 11

VBF Duos

Thursday, June 11, 10 AM CDT

VBF artists perform duets from their homes.

Sponsored by:

Stephen Redfield plays Bach

Thursday, June 11, 8 PM CDT

Concertmaster Stephen Redfield plays Bach and answers questions live.

Sponsored by: Janet Miller

Live Commentary

Friday, June 12

VBF Winds

Friday, June 12, 10 AM CDT

VBF wind principals perform from their homes.

Sponsored by: Barbara & Jay Lack · Shelby Miller in memory of Jim Miller

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez recital

Friday, June 12, 8 PM CDT

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez plays piano and answers questions live.

Sponsored by: Janey & Melvin Lack

Live Commentary

Saturday, June 13

VBF Strings

Saturday, June 13, 10 AM CDT

VBF string principals perform from their homes.

Sponsored by: Margaret & Gene Rice · Tim Hornback & Bob McKnight

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and Juan Pablo Contreras in conversation

Saturday, June 13, 8 PM CDT

Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez and Juan Pablo Contreras discuss Mexican composers.

Sponsored by: The Cloyde & Ethel Lee Tracy Foundation

Live Commentary

2020 Season Sponsors

The Victoria Bach Festival is made possible through the generosity of businesses, foundations, and individuals who donate to the annual fund and support events throughout the year.

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