BONUS: Jim Meredith, Sonos Handbell Ensemble director (BACHTOBERFEST bonus 2 of 2)

One more BACHTOBERFEST festivity: a conversation with a wonderful guest.

Does Bach's music work on modern instruments which were designed after his time? Our guest, conductor and composer James Meredith is the long-time Artistic Director of the top-tier Sonos Handbell Ensemble. Jim talks about his love of Bach, his avenue toward handbells as an instrument of high-level performance, and his own Bach transcriptions for the instrument. Before the interview, we answer a question about the “Little Fugue” in G major.

Sonos Handbell Ensemble

“Now Hear This” by Scott Yoo on PBS

Christian’s upcoming BWV 61 Cantata performance: Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3:00 here (free)