Ontario Culture Days Event
Six suites. Six venues. One unforgettable afternoon. Join Gallery Players of Niagara for a walkable musical adventure through downtown St. Catharines, where Bach’s complete ‘Cello Suites come alive in six delightfully unexpected venues. Performed on ‘cello, guitar, double bass, viola, and bassoon, these beloved works reveal new colours and perspectives at every stop, inviting audiences on a shared journey of discovery and celebration. Presented as part of Ontario Culture Days and supported through the Niagara Activation Fund.
The Bach Walk Schedule
1:00 pm Concert 1 - Downtown Public Library lobby 54 Church St. - Bach Suite #1 – Gordon Cleland, ‘cello
1:50 pm Concert 2 - Spotlight Comedy Club - 92 St Paul St. - Bach Suite #2 - Adrian Papež, guitar
2:40 pm Concert 3 - Mahtay Cafe and Lounge - 241 St Paul St. - Bach Suite #3 - Brian Baty, bass
3:30 pm Concert 4 - Marilyn I Walker (Lobby) - 15 Artists’ Common (accessible from St. Paul Street) - Bach Suite #4 Cathi MacDonnell, bassoon
4:20 pm Concert 5 - Niagara Artists Centre - 354 St Paul St. – Bach Suite #5 - Sarah de Niverville, viola
5:10 pm Concert 6 - Silver Spire United Church (Auditorium) - 366 St. Paul St. - Bach Suite #6 Gordon Cleland, ‘cello
