Bach in NYC

The music of Johann Sebastian Bach has been a force of immense power in the the evolution of Western music. It has influenced many composers and performers including Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Robert Schumann, and Mendelssohn. Virtually every composer studies Bach’s music for its structure and musical language before developing their own individual  style. While not widely recognized during his lifetime, today Bach’s music is revered for its intellectual and emotional depth, technical command, and artistic beauty.

Bach in NYC is a music video project created by New York City-based concert violinist Kinga Augustyn. The project travels to various places of worship (mainly churches and synagogues) throughout the five boroughs of NYC, and features the complete the Three Sonatas and Three Partitas by J. S. Bach. All the venues are noted for their outstanding acoustics, beautiful interiors, and uniqueness. Most of them are hidden gems of this great city. Upon completion the videos will be released online.

The Bronx:

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church. 2345 University Ave., Bronx, New York City

Manhattan:

Saint Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church, 101 East 7th Street, New York City

Brooklyn:

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7420 4th Ave., New York City

Queens:

Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, New York City

Staten Island:

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 309 St. Paul Ave., Staten Island, New York City