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The Musical Offering
"The Musical Offering" J.S. Bach
The origin of Bach's masterpiece "The Musical Offering" lies in a visit to the court of Frederick the
Great of Prussia in the year 1747. Frederick challenged Bach to improvise a fugue based on a theme created by the monarch. This tune is now known as the "Royal Theme." Some time later, Bach sent Frederick the score of a vast collection of works based upon this theme. The Philadelphia Bach Collegium will present the entirety of this collection of works arranged for six players. Scores will be provided for the audience to follow along with the performance of some of Bach's most complex and bizarre music.
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LocationSaint Mark's Episcopal Church (View)
1625 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
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