In anticipation of the 2026 Apr. 17-18, "Messiah" from the 2025 Festival will be performed on Ovations Apr. 1 at 8 p.m. by the Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival Orchestra, BW Motet Choir, soloists, and BWV, Cleveland's Bach Choir, under the direction of Bach Festival Artistic Director Dirk Garner. Mr. Garner will be the intermission guest with a preview of the 2026 festival.
NOTE: Due to the length of this program, "In Tribute to A. Grace Lee Mims" will start after 10 p.m.