BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY - LOS ANGELES 3.21.14

BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY is an international movement started by cellist Dale Henderson in hopes to sow the seeds for future generations of classical music lovers by generating public awareness of and enthusiasm for the art form. THE IDEA IS PURE AND SIMPLE: Play Bach at any subway station or any public space at any time of the day on Bach's 329th birthday, Friday, March 21. We're looking for musicians who will play for the People, not for money, and are passionate about sharing the incredible music of Bach. On March 21st, Los Angeles will be joining New York, Cincinnati, Boston, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco, Iowa City, Pennsylvania State University, Saint Louis, Los Angeles, Berlin (Germany), Taipei (Taiwan), Edmonton (Canada), Walldorf (Germany) for BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY. This will be L.A.'s debut performance. Bookings? Questions? [email protected]

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Bach in the Subways - Los Angeles is seeking musicians (professionals, amateurs, students!) for our next BitS2015. How will you celebrate J.S. Bach's birthday, March 21? Come out and help fill Los Angeles with Bach!

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Erik Miron, guitar and Aine Gallagher, violin at Civic Center. Really enjoyed their charming performance.

Abel, photographer.

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Carolyn Bratsche, viola, hosted BitS 2014 Orange County in the most extraordinary way! She performed twice in one day and continued JS's birthday celebration the next day.

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BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY 2014 L.A. Musicians Roster

  7:00-8:15 a.m.: Carolyn Bratsche, viola @ John Wayne Airport, Orange County, lower level, outside at Arrivals platform between Terminals A & B, underneath big palm tree                                                                                                

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Jo Whang, cello @ Universal City/Studio City (Red Line), street level                                                                

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Dan Fritz, alto sax @ Civic Center/Grand Park, street level on Hill St.                                

12:30-1:00 p.m.:  Carolyn Bratsche, viola @ The Atrium, Irvine, in the lobby in front of the waterfall                               

1:00-2:00 p.m.: Diana Irving, flute @ Civic Center/Grand Park

2:15-3:15 p.m.: Vi Ha, cello & Claire Bergen, viola @ L.A. Central Library                                                                               

2:00-4:00 p.m.: Josh Gomez, guitar & Riko Weimer, piano @ less than 1 block from 14/37 bus stop on Robertson Blvd. between Rosewood Ave. & Beverly Blvd.                                 

4:00 p.m.: Jes Burgess, cello @ near the Rummage Rat, 7139 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park                                                   

4:30-5:30 p.m.: Erik Miron, guitar & Aine Gallagher, violin @ Civic Center/Grand Park, street level on Hill St.                      

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Karen Karslyan, electric guitar @ Lamp Community Arts Program (Skid Row)                                              

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Michael Manley & Matthew Lussier, French horns @ Universal City/Studio City (Red Line), street level       

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 VIOLIN 1: FELIX HERNANDEZ, VIOLIN 2: ADRIENNE ANDISHEH, VIOLIN 3: JOHN MELVIN, VIOLA 1: DOUG REZENDE, VIOLA 2: GRACIE MCALEER, VIOLA 3: HELEN BENDIX, CELLO: MICHAEL GINTZ AND TIM HUMMEL, BASS: DENISA HANNA AND DOUG FORBES @ Civic Center/Grand Park, street level on Hill St.

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Claire Bergen, viola and Vi Ha, cello at the gorgeous L.A. Central Library. Closest Metro stop: Pershing Square

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Jo Whang, cello in different filters.

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On March 21st, 7:30am at Universal City Metro stop, Jo Whang of MUSE/IQUE kickstarted L.A.'s inaugural performance for BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY 2014. 

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Riko Method School of Piano! We still are in awe that they got a piano onto the street for BACH IN THE SUBWAYS DAY! They told me that they are already brainstorming on how to get pianos to be more mobile for BitS 2015.  

Riko Weimer, piano

Josh Gomez, guitar

Alex Davis, marketing 

Nicolas Ramirez, photographer

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Ms. Diana Irving's lovely siesta serenade. 

Civic Center/Grand Park.

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Diana Irving, flute.

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Happy Birthday, JS! We hope you had a memorable 329th birthday!

The finale concert of the 1st BACH IN THE SUBWAYS in Los Angeles. The venue was the beautifully lit Grand Park with the gorgeous backdrop of LA's City Hall located at the Civic Center/ Grand Park Metro Stop. And how often do you get to hear/see a program that includes movements from the Brandenburg Concerto and Bach Cello Suites? 

Violin 1: Felix Hernandez, Violin 2: Adrienne Andisheh, Violin 3: John Melvin, Viola 1: Doug Rezende, Viola 2: Gracie McAleer, Viola 3: Helen Bendix, Cello: Michael Gintz and Tim Hummel, Bass: Denisa Hanna and Doug Forbes

Photographer: Abel Zarate, Jr

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Magic Hour concert! Matthew Lussier and Michael Manley, French horns at Universal City. 

Thank you to the photographers: Edmond Keshishyan,Sev Black, and Abel.

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Jes Burgess, cello/viola, Rummage Rat Thrift Store. She made these amazing, educational tri-fold pamphlets for her audience. <3

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Jes Burgess celebrates Bach's birthday with her cello at the Rummage Rat

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Karen Karslyan's takes Bach to LA's Skid Row.   Warning:Some strong language in this video.

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Dan Fritz, alto sax, Civic Center/Grand Park