“Music is a giant, interconnected ecosystem, and we’re interested in mining all of its expressive qualities.”

— Emily Isaacson

Portland Bach Experience “takes over” Bath, Maine on Saturday, June 7th for “Bach, Bath, and Beyond” – an afternoon of events for classical music lovers and the culturally curious:

4:00-5:00 p.m. - BachBends Yoga at Library Park

Complete your afternoon with an hour of gentle yoga, accompanied by Bach’s cello suites. Yogis and observers are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. Find more details here: www.portlandbachexperience.com/upcoming-events/bachbends-bath-2025

5:00 - 5:15 p.m. Hildegard Reanimated at Library Park

Explore the mystical sounds and images of Hildegard von Bingen with a pop-up concert by the Pandora Consort

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hildegard Reanimated at Chocolate Church Arts Center - Get Tickets

Explore the mystical sounds and images of Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century composer, philosopher, botanist, doctor, former magistra (mother superior), current saint, and one of the first-named music composers. Hildegard experienced visions (“umbra viventis lucis” or “the reflection of the living light”) starting at the age of three. This multimedia concert features music by The Pandora Consort and images of medieval artwork animated by Cate Duckwall.