Northwest BachFest Opening: Bach Extravaganza

The Northwest BachFest and Grammy-winning artistic director Zuill Bailey are back, and this year are showcasing an expanded reach for the festival that brings some incredible classical music to the region. The spring BachFest this year is split in two, starting this week and continuing with a week’s worth of shows in May. Week One kicks off with pianist Yuliya Gorenman’s Bach Extravaganza tackling the composer’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 in the beautiful confines of St. John’s Cathedral. It’s a rare opportunity to hear the entire piece at once, and done by a remarkably skilled musician. As the week progresses, catch Gorenman as well as shows featuring the Richter String Ensemble, pianist Greg Presley and Bailey himself performing at venues including Coeur d’Alene Resort, the Hagadone Event Center and Barrister Winery. Visit the Northwest BachFest for all the details, the full week’s schedule and tickets.

Sun, March 3 through Sun, March 10; times and locations vary • $35/general; $15/students per show, $99 for Spokane or Coeur d’Alene series • nwbachfest.com