Springfield, “Bach in Space”

Concert Organist Brian Hoffman will present TWO exciting multimedia presentations, featuring J.S. Bach, the pipe organ, and a hands-on organ build!

At 6:00 PM, preceding this multimedia event, there will be hands-on construction of a small pipe organ! A perfect STEAM activity for kids and their grown-ups, this will take place in the library room of the cathedral. It will be limited to the first 25 youth to attend.

After the performance, to cap off this star-studded night, there will be viewing of the night sky outdoors in the quadrangle weather-permitting.

The events are free and open to the public.

Part 1. “Bach & the Majestic Organ”
– live performances of Bach organ works
– a virtual video tour through the inside chambers of pipe organs
– imagery of incredible pipe organ facades from around the world
– all set to the music of Bach, accompanied live by Brian Hoffman.

Part 2. “Bach in Space”
– a narrated, virtual flight to the International Space Station
– stunning fly-over videos of Earth, set to the music of Bach, accompanied live by Brian Hoffman
– created by NASA Education Manager Dan Barstow and first premiered by Dan Barstow & Brian   Hoffman in 2022. Photography of Earth taken by astronauts aboard the ISS.

7:30 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103

For a flyer announcing these events, click here.