Bach Society, Sunday, April 29th

Here's a listing for the next Bach Society concert. Christ the King Lutheran Church is located near the Rice Village area which is full of small cafes and bistros, boutiques, bookstores, etc. Plan to arrive a couple of hours before the concert and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood.

On April 29 at 5:00 p.m., the Bach Society at Christ the King Lutheran Church will present the distinguished organist Martin Rost of Stralsund, Germany, in the dedicatory concert of Christ the King Church's new continuo organ. This concert, part of the Bach Society's Chamber Music series, is entitled "A Musical Journey across Europe" and includes secular music by composers from Germany, Spain, Italy, England, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and elsewhere.

Built by the firm of Taylor & Boody of Staunton, Virginia, the new organ has one manual with five stops:Gedackt 8'Blockflöte 4'Principal 2'Hohlquinte 2 2/3'Regal 8'It will have many uses; primarily it will be featured as a continuo organ in cantatas and orchestral works. It can also play beautifully some of the solo organ repertoire that is written for one manual alone.

The concert will take place in the parish hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Boulevard at Greenbriar. There is no admission charge; a free-will offering will be received to support the series. For more information visit our website at http://www.bachsocietyhouston.org/ or call (713) 523-2864.