Bach & Gibbons: A Celebration of the Baroque

Event Details: 

The majestic stone sanctuary of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown provides the perfect resonant setting as Music in the Somerset Hills Artistic Director, Stephen Sands, leads an exquisite collaboration between a professional vocal octet at the top of their field and continuo players Avi Stein and Ezra Seltzer. 

The program invites you into a rich dialogue between two giants of early music: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625). Separated by over a century and a continental divide, these composers share profound connections in their mastery of counterpoint, their deep engagement with sacred texts, and their ability to inspire awe through music. As we celebrate the enduring legacies of both composers—commemorating the 400th anniversary of Gibbons’ death and the ongoing universality of Bach’s works—the program reflects the historical, stylistic, and spiritual threads that weave through their music.

In this architectural gem where soaring Gothic arches meet transcendent song, these seasoned performers bring to life the intricate counterpoint and soaring melodies of the Baroque era, allowing audiences to discover why these compositions continue to move hearts across generations.

Musician Roster

Stephen Sands - Conductor 

Avi Stein - Continuo
Ezra Seltzer - Cello

Vocal Octet:
Marisa Curcio 
Kristin Sands 
Sylvia Leith 
Jonathan May 
Gene Stenger 
Timothy Hodges 
Edmund Milly 
Enrico Lagasca

Snow Date: Sunday, January 26 at 5:00pm

Tickets & Seating:

Please note that tickets for this event are non-refundable. 

Online ticket sales close at 12:00pm on the day of the event, after which time tickets can be purchased at the door via cash, card, check or Venmo.

• Preferred Seating: Buy online: $50 | Buy at door: $60
• General Admission Seating: Buy online: $30 | Buy at door: $40
  
• Student (up to college senior): Buy online: $0 | Buy at door: $0 *

* As part of Music in the Somerset Hills' nonprofit mission, we offer free tickets for students up to college seniors. If reserving online with students in your party, please purchase your regularly priced tickets first and then create a separate order for any students using the code STUDENT at checkout. To reserve at the door, please request a free student ticket when you check in.