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Bachtoberfest

  • Main Library at Goodwood 7711 Goodwood Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA, 70806 United States (map)

10/8/26 WEATHER UPDATE -

We are monitoring the path of the storm, but given its shift east over the past few days, we can say with confidence that Bachtoberfest is ON! There is still a slight chance of rain on Friday night, so we do have a contingency plan to move inside the library if the weather becomes an issue. Food vendors will also move inside if this happens.

We are actively keeping an eye on the forecast and will update with additional information as it becomes available to us.

We’re excited to see you all tomorrow at 7:30pm!

Thank you to the lamar family for their generous support of our chamber series.

Join us on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm for a night of beer, brats, and Bach!


CONDUCTOR:

Maestro David Torns

SOLOIST:

Nick Ciraldo, guitar (learn more about Nick HERE)

Approximate runtime:

120 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

LOCATION:

Main Library at Goodwood - Front Lawn

TICKET PRICING:

Regular: $40
Children/Student: $20
(Students must have valid school ID and call the box office to redeem.)


ABOUT THIS CONCERT:

“Bach” by popular demand is Bachtoberfest: a night of beer, brats, and Bach. This family-friendly, outdoor concert provides an intimate and relaxed setting to enjoy classical music. BYOB, with food available for purchase. Seating is first-come-first serve; concertgoers can pack their own picnic and enjoy the concert from the lawn as well.

PROGRAM:

Bach: Chorale "Wachet Auf"
Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major (Nicholas Ciraldo, guitar)
Bach: Air on the G String
Telemann: Suite in C Major "La Bouffone"
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D Major RV 93 (Nicholas Ciraldo, guitar)


THANK YOU TO OUR FOOD/DRINK VENDORS!

 
 
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Later Event: October 28
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