What a fantastic 20th Anniversary Season we’ve had: sold out performances and standing ovations at every concert! Now, we’re thrilled to announce our splendid 21st Season, and we hope that the sensational programs that we have planned will entice you to enjoy the perks, prestige, and privileges that come along with subscriptions to ABS concert seasons.
Subscribers are the cornerstones of any performing arts organization. They send a very important message to their peers that their belief in an ensemble’s value to the community warrants their patronage and support. We’re grateful that you like to share your enthusiasm about ABS with others, so here’s a way to do that and save in the process:
As a special “thank you” to our returning and new subscribers, you can purchase additional tickets for family and friends at the same discounted rate that is offered to you as a subscriber. Please note that you must order those discounted tickets now, along with your renewal or new subscription. This offer is not available online, but you can place your order by using this order form, or by calling our office at 415-621-7900.
We thank you for your support of the programs and musicians of American Bach Soloists. And I’m sure that you’ll be thrilled by our 21st Season of “what the early music movement can offer at its best!” San Francisco Chronicle
Now enjoy our site, enjoy the music, and enjoy the performances!
With warmest wishes,
Jeffrey Thomas, music director
P.S. - We have worked hard to keep our ticket prices low, so please consider helping us bridge the gap by making
a tax-deductible contribution with your ticket orders.
Like the most treasured works of art and spectacular architectural wonders, a handful of musical masterworks of the Baroque have taken their places in the hearts of music lovers for all time.
The American Bach Soloists begin their third decade of bringing these cherished musical monuments — “moments of sheer magic” — to Northern California audiences.
Experience the enthralling virtuoso performances of “the best American specialists in early music” under the spirited leadership of Jeffrey Thomas … “unsurpassable as a Bach interpreter.” Revel in the “sounds of remarkable transparency and body” of the American Bach Choir in their performances of works by Bach, Handel, and Monteverdi.
The American Bach Soloists: “a model of what the early music movement can offer at its best: a thoughtful, passionate rendition of great music, attuned to both the stylistic characteristics of the past and to the artistic requirements of our own time.”
For twenty years Jeffrey Thomas has brought thoughtful, meaningful, and informed perspectives to his performances as Artistic and Music Director of the American Bach Soloists. Recognized worldwide as one of the foremost interpreters of the music of Bach and the Baroque, he continues to inspire audiences and performers alike through his keen insights into the passions behind musical expression.
“Thomas’ direction seems just right, capturing the humanity of the music…there is no higher praise for Bach performance.” Fanfare Magazine
“Thomas united enlightened historical performance practice with native musical intelligence.” San Francisco Examiner
“Jeffrey Thomas is still pushing the musical Baroque envelope.” San Francisco Classical Voice
