Berkshire Bach presents two sessions of BBS Portals: Bach and God—Troubling Voices with distinguished musicologist Michael Marissen:

• • Friday, January 24, at 7:00 pm at the Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon’s Rock; and
  • Saturday, January 25, at 4:00 pm at The Koussevitsky Arts Center, Berkshire Community College (1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA).

The program explores the foundation of Bach’s religious beliefs and the social norms of Lutheran Germany and includes readings from Dr. Marissen’s books Bach & God and Bach Against Modernity. In the session he identifies some of the revelations that helped shape his own understanding of Bach over the course of his scholarly career and uses recorded musical examples to illustrate his findings. Artistic Director Eugene Drucker hosts a discussion and audience Q&A with Dr. Marissen as part of the event.

Prices: $30 for members;$35 for nonmembers