Seattle Bach Festival

Founded in 2024 by renowned baroque violinist Tekla Cunningham, the Seattle Bach Festival serves the Seattle area with great performances of the masterworks of JS Bach and pearls of the Baroque. From large scale works like Oratorios, Cantatas and Passions to the chamber music and solo works, we offer you a portal into a world of beauty, passion, joy, learning and community.

Our mission is to inspire with performances of masterworks of Bach and pearls of the Baroque that move and uplift the spirits, nourish hearts, open minds and convene community.

The Seattle Bach Festival values a culture that invites you to feel welcomed, seen and heard. We welcome new listeners to our community through outreach events, dedication to our high-quality digital offerings, and educational programs that engage and inspire.

The Seattle Bach Festival Offers You…

Artistry: The Seattle Bach Festival is committed to unparalleled artistry and the highest standards of performance excellence.

Community: it’s at the center of who we are as an organization

Connection: the music of Bach and the Baroque has the power to nourish hearts, open minds and convene community