Bach Festival In 20th Season

The Northwest Bach Festival will open its 20th season in Spokane on Wednesday with an introductory lecture to the festival’s music by Karen Walthinsen, baroque violinist and Eastern Washington University musicologist. The lecture will be given in the EWU Music Building, room 248, on the Cheney campus.

The festival will continue Thursday with a master class for pianists by Bach Festival artist Veronica Jochum at noon in the EWU Music Building Recital Hall in Cheney.

Both events are free.

EWU offers university credit for attendance at Bach Festival concerts, lectures and other events. For information call the EWU Music Department at 359-2241. For information about Bach Festival concerts, a schedule and tickets, call Connoisseur Concerts at 326-4942. Tickets are also available through G&B Select-a-Seat, 325-SEAT.

, DataTimes