Bring Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard to your community

Acclaim from parents

“I LOVED that you really taught the kids stuff. The idea to let them participate was brilliant. And to see the instruments BEFORE the performance. Amazing. My child was TOTALLY ENTHRALLED. So smart. Well done!!”

“Orli and the other musicians did a great job making the music come alive for the kids!”

“Fantastic multi sensory experience!”

Bach Yard is an acclaimed live interactive chamber music concert program for children age pre-K to early elementary, created and hosted by internationally renowned concert pianist Orli Shaham. The interactive concert experience features hands-on activities, introduction to musical concepts and performances that include storytelling, costumes and more along with the music.

Established in 2010, Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard has been presented at concert halls, schools, festivals, and other venues across the U.S., and features performances with Orli Shaham and other high-level professional musicians, with a high degree of interaction.

Presented by Merkin Concert Hall in New York, Princeton University Concerts, and others, OSBY attracts sold-out crowds and continues to garner critical acclaim.

Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard is available in several configurations:

Pianist and host Orli Shaham with guest ensemble provided by presenter (4-5 strings, winds, or percussionists)
Pianist and host Orli Shaham with musicians provided by OSBY
OSBY as featured entertainment at a fundraising event or gala

Sample Programs:

“String Stravaganza”

J.S. Bach: “Courante”, from the E major French Suite, BWV 817
Antonín Dvořák: “Scherzo” from Piano Quintet #2
Béla Bartók: Selections from 44 Duos for Two Violins
Camille Saint-Saëns: “The Swan” from The Carnival of the Animals
Alan Ridout: Ferdinand the Bull
Bruce Adolphe: Farmony
J.S. Bach, arr. David Robertson: Baby Got Burg

“Wondrous Winds”

J.S. Bach: C Major Invention
Aaron Copland: “Hoedown” from Rodeo
Steve Mackey: Sneaky March
Sergei Prokofiev: Selections from Peter and the Wolf
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Suite
J.S. Bach, arr. David Robertson: Baby Got Burg

“Principally Percussion”

J.S. Bach: “Allemande”, from the E Major French Suite, BWV 817
Traditional/Orli Shaham: Oh, the things you will learn when you dance with others
Steve Reich: Clapping Music
Brad Wentworth and Orli Shaham: Interactive drum solo
George Hamilton Green: Log Cabin Blues
J.S. Bach, arr. David Robertson: Baby Got Burg

Booking info
For bookings please contact Gene Sobczak, Executive Consultant
Email: genehsobczak [at] gmail [dot] com