The Bach Society of Minnesota (BSM) was the first organization on this continent to take the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach as an exclusive starting point for world-class performances. With an incredible 84-year history, BSM is still the region’s only performing arts organization focused on the glorious vocal and instrumental music of J.S. Bach and those he inspired. Today, the organization, under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute, continues its commitment to high-caliber performances with period instruments and historic performance practices that communicate the depths and passions of Bach’s compositions.