Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Saturday • Dec 13, 2025 • 5:00pm
Arthur Zankel Music Center
Experience a Beloved Holiday Tradition — For the First Time with CMS in Saratoga
This December, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brings one of the Baroque era’s most iconic masterpieces to Saratoga Springs: the Complete Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Hailed by The New Yorker as “joyous, effervescent, and yes, festive,” CMS’s performances of these concertos have become a treasured holiday tradition in New York City. Now, for the first time in our 12-year partnership, SPAC audiences can experience all six works in one dazzling evening—performed by twenty of the world’s finest chamber musicians on the stage of the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
Overflowing with inventiveness, virtuosity, and exuberance, Bach’s Brandenburgs are a timeless celebration of human creativity and the unifying power of music. This luminous performance promises to uplift and inspire—a radiant finale to the year, and a stirring glimpse of all that lies ahead.
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos are part of SPAC’s annual “Sounds of the Season” holiday series, with additional performances to be announced at a later date.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 15 at 10AM
SPAC Members, please note:
Member discounts do not apply to the Sounds of the Season holiday concert series, however you will still enjoy exclusive pre-sale access to this performance, as outlined below:
- Level 1 Members: Friday, August 8 at 10AM
- Level 2 Members: Monday, August 11 at 10AM
- Level 3 Members: Tuesday, August 12 at 10AM
- Level 4 Members: Wednesday, August 13 at 10AM
- Level 5 Members: Thursday, August 14 at 10AM
Program
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major |
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major |
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major |
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major |
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major |
| Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major |
Performers
MIKA SASAKI, harpsichord
FRANCISCO FULLANA, violin
BELLA HRISTOVA, violin
DANIEL PHILLIPS, violin
TIEN-HSIN CINDY WU, violin/viola
MATTHEW LIPMAN, viola
PAUL NEUBAUER, viola
DMITRI ATAPINE, cello
NICHOLAS CANELLAKIS, cello
STERLING ELLIOTT, cello
NINA BERNAT, double bass
SOOYUN KIM, flute
TARA HELEN O’CONNOR, flute
RANDALL ELLIS, oboe
JAMES AUSTIN SMITH, oboe
STEPHEN TAYLOR, oboe
MARC GOLDBERG, bassoon
STEWART ROSE, horn
TANNER WEST, horn
DAVID WASHBURN, trumpet
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Merchandise
From a wide collection of CDs showcasing the artistry of CMS across the years to newly released face masks and the cherished Brandenburg holiday ornaments, see all of the merchandise that’s available on the CMS Shop!
Group Sales
Experience SPAC together! From groups of friends and family to corporate outings, senior centers, summer camps, and arts schools, we can curate a special experience for your group of 10 or more. We offer discounts, flexible options and can work with your group leader to tailor your needs for a memorable day.
Where to Stay
Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or want to stay the night nearby after an event, Saratoga Springs has a place waiting for you. As part of our commitment to the community, SPAC is proud to collaborate with preferred hotel partners to offer the best experience to our guests.