Bach Incognito – Mr. Bach's Memories is a family concert designed for audiences aged 8 to 88, offering an imaginative journey through the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. A harpsichordist-actor takes on the voice and instrument of the master himself, recounting personal anecdotes, comic episodes, and emotional hardships from Bach's biography.
The performance is above all a concert: well-known works sit alongside lesser-heard pieces, brought to life by a chamber ensemble of harpsichord, violin, flute, and cello. Narrative and music are interwoven throughout, creating a portrait of Bach that is both intimate and gripping.
The concert takes place on November 14, 2026, at 14:00 at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3415 Rue Redpath, Montréal. It is presented as part of Festival Bach 2026.
Tickets are available through the Festival Bach ticketing page.
Lineup
Luc Beauséjour
Luc Beauséjour is a Canadian harpsichordist known for his interpretations of Baroque music, with notable recordings including works by François Couperin and Johann Sebastian Bach on the ATMA Classique label.
Marie Nadeau-Tremblay
Marie Nadeau-Tremblay is a violinist who also arranged one of the anonymous works on this programme (Une jeune fillette), demonstrating her engagement with historical performance practice.
Grégoire Jeay
Grégoire Jeay is a French-born musician and a skilled flutist, and he adds his artistry to Bach Incognito – Mr. Bach's Memories. Visitors can expect a concert that reinterprets Baroque music in an intimate, imaginative setting, ideal for classical enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
Chloé Dominguez
Chloé Dominguez is a cellist who joins violinist Mark Djokic in the world premiere of Jaap Nico Hamburger's concerto for violin and cello.
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