Abbey Bach Festival
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“It is our privilege and pleasure to share our Abbey home, a picnic meal, and excellent music with you. Come early and visit the guesthouse, bookstore and coffeehouse, library and museum. We are happy to open our beautiful hilltop home to you.”
– Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB and the monks of Mount Angel Abbey
Wednesday
6 pm | Abbey church – In Mulieribus, choral
8 pm | Damian Center – Alon Goldstein, Artistic Director, piano
Thursday
6 pm | Abbey church – Luiz Fernando Venturelli, cello
8 pm | Damian Center – Cerus Quartet, Saxophone Quartet
Friday
6 pm | Abbey church – Paul Klemme, organ
8 pm | Damian Center – Galvin Cello Quartet, cello
Daily Schedule
5:15 pm – Ringing of the bells
5:20 pm – Vespers (optional)
6:00 pm – Church performance
6:30 pm – Picnic buffet supper
8:00 pm – Feature performance
Picnic Buffet Supper
Enjoy supper on the lawn (tables and chairs provided). Abbey tradition highlights local sausage on Wednesday, barbecue chicken on Thursday, and seafood on Friday, along with many salads and tasty options for all diets, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Monastic hosts greet guests, assist with picnic choices and serve wine.
Video highlights from the Abbey Bach Festival 2025.
A Message from Artistic Director Alon Goldstein
Welcome to the 2026 Abbey Bach Festival.
We are delighted to gather with you here in the beautiful and serene setting of Mount Angel, Oregon, for a celebration of music that transcends time. Inspired by the enduring brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach, this festival brings together artists and audiences in a shared experience of artistry, reflection, and connection.
This season, we are honored to welcome an exceptional roster of performers, including award winning Cerus Saxophone Quartet, internationally renowned Galvin Cello Quartet and In Mulieribus Choir among others. Their artistry and distinct musical voices promise to bring both depth and vibrancy to this year’s festival, offering fresh perspectives on Bach’s timeless works and the music inspired by his legacy.
Throughout the concerts, you will hear works that expand our experience and imagination across centuries and styles. Each performance is an invitation to listen deeply, to be moved, and to experience the profound beauty of live music in a place where tradition and community meet.
We are grateful for your presence and for the vibrant spirit you bring to this festival. May this season inspire, uplift, and stay with you long after the final note.
Welcome, and enjoy the music.