2009

Last year Bach Around the Clock XII began on Friday night, March 20th at 7PM and ran continuously through Saturday March 21th, ending at midnight.  It was the 12th year of this event, which has been reviewed by NPR on several occasions and has received various awards and grants.  Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Chuch, the event is in keeping with a quotation attributed to Bach himself:  "The aim and final reason for all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the soul". 

Both Albinas and Manon are very proud that over 300 performers and groups were scheduled to perform from as far away as Wisconsin, Arizona, New York and even West Africa.  

They thank all participants and everyone who continues to make this event both popular, uplifting and refreshing.  All are invited to stop by next year and listen to some exceptional  music, have some coffee and other refreshments that WOTC and others geneously provide.



This is a community oriented cultural event at the Trinity Espiscopal Church that offers very diverse music and musicians all celebrating the 324th brithday of J S Bach.  In addition to music, there is dance, poetry, and other art forms.

In 2009, there was a special feature since there were three Prizgintas gentlemen performing together - Father Albinas, Son Albinas Jehan, and Brother Viktoras.

Viktoras conducted the Allegro Youth Orchestra of Hudson Valley, who travelled from NY to join the event this year.  This special talented youth group also paid their own way to join the Bach feast.  Here is a link to their performance of the Bach Concerto with Albinas on harpsicord.  Those who were there will never forget the performance of the Bach Concerto on Friday March 20th in the beautiful sanctuary of Trinity Church, New Orleans - With the extraordinary Prizgintas Brothers and the amazing Allegro Youth Orchestra:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvgTYmngTIw&feature=channel_page 

Hope to see you in 2010!  And do keep in touch so that can see how the event is shaping up for next year.

Thank you for your patronage.  Albinas and Manon look forward to next year and then some more.

And most importantly, we thank our gracious hosts, Trinity Episcopal Church (www.TrinityNOLA.com).