Citation: Kieth A. Peppers, 2020.
The first annual Bach Festival occurred on June 9, 1933 under the supervision of Albert Riemenschneider. In a prophetic article appearing in The Exponent, the upcoming Festival was described as the start of new tradition on campus. Fourteen soloists, a chorus, and orchestra provided students and spectators two performances. The Festival followed the creation of an extensive library of Bach-related materials Riemenscheider gathered during the years prior.
In 1982, Baldwin-Wallace was invited to participate in the Kennedy Center’s Festival of Festivals, in Washington D.C. Bach Fest has now ran for more than seventy-five years and attracted the attention of researchers and scholars, growing from its humble origins to a festival of international notoriety.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Riemenschneider-Bach Institute, BW’s Motet Choir will join the Westminster Choir for their 100th anniversary to perform Bach’s oratorio St. Matthew Passion.
Citation: Ryan Cross and Debby Vespoli, "Through the Years...," Pursuit, Fall, 1995, vol. 27, no. 1, pg. 6.
In 1934 Dr. Louis C. Wright left the ministry to become president of B-W. He served until 1948.
