The Montreal Bach Festival is North America’s premiere destination for the timeless musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and the cultural legacy that he has inspired. Through a series of concerts and educational programs, the Bach Festival showcases our elite musicians to the world and brings world-class performers to Quebec. It contributes significantly to Montreal’s international reputation as a cultural metropolis, attracting both international and local audiences. In 2018, the Montreal Bach Festival reached a new milestone by creating its own orchestra and choir, to perform the Saint John Passion, conducted by Julian Prégardien. In 2019, the orchestra will be directed by the German conductor Reinhard Goebel with Berlin Philharmonic solo cello Bruno Delepelaire.