Bach to Baby is a classical music concert series aimed at families with children under 5. It was founded in London, in 2011 by Miaomiao Yu, a classical concert pianist, and runs concerts across England. The series welcomes children of all ages, and imposes no behavioural expectations on the children.[1][2][3][4]
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| Formation | February 1, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Miaomiao Yu |
| Founded at | London |
| Type | Private |
| Website | www |
The concert series has focused on presenting a wide repertoire[5] with high artistic standards, which has led to performances at the Royal Albert Hall,[6] Colston Hall,[7] and collaborations with the Rambert Dance Company[8] and the London Mozart Players.[9] Recent performers have included Simon Wallfisch, Anne Denholm, Fenella Humphreys,[10] Gabriella Swallow.[11]
The series has brought classical music to audiences who previously might not have considered this genre to be relevant to them.[12][13][14]
Venues and activities
editBach to Baby presents a regular series of concerts in the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace,[15] which are usually programmed to support the current exhibition at the Gallery. The series has also been invited to present concerts in Windsor Castle as part of the Knights in Training Family Festival[16] and were part of the Wedding Bells of Windsor[17] celebrations to mark the royal weddings of 2018 that took place at the Castle.
In 2016, representatives from Bach to Baby participated in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's Creative Entrepreneurs Programme run by Cause4.[18]
Also in 2016, Bach to Baby formed a partnership with the London Mozart Players to present the UK's first orchestral concert for the 0+ age group.[19]
Bach to Baby has worked with a number of museums and public spaces including the Foundling Museum, Burgh House and the Horniman Museum to present concerts[20][21] and provide expertise[22] in programming classical music events for children.
References
edit- ^ Ginanne Brownell Mitic (28 June 2018). "No Need to Hire a Babysitter for These Concerts". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Catherine Nixey (18 July 2014). "Rock Me Amadeus" (PDF). The Times. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Susannah Warren (1 September 2015). "Musical Moments" (PDF). Baby London. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Belinda Ho (24 September 2018). "Interrupting Disruption: Reinventing Classical Music for the 21st Century". Gramophone. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
Musicians in Britain under the name Bach to Baby took it one step further by presenting chamber concerts that cater to babies and toddlers. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones, who are allowed to bounce around, make noise, and enjoy the music in a manner typically frowned upon in a more traditional setting.
- ^ Philip Clark (22 February 2012). "Concerts for babies". Gramophone. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
Short pieces by Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, Schumann, Peter Warlock, Offenbach and Grieg was a programme I'd happily sit through under any circumstances.
- ^ "BACH TO BABY - THE GOLDEN HORN". 16 February 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Hoo Ha! Festival". 20 August 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Rambert and Bach to Baby present 'Carnival of the Animals'". 14 November 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "London Mozart Players announces partnership with Bach to Baby". Rhinegold Publishing. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Fenella Humphreys". Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Gabriella Swallow". Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Coffee Morning & Bach to Baby". 14 August 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Bach to Baby". September 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
...and although classical music isn't something I know anything about, I was really excited to try something new
- ^ "Bach to Baby: Classical Music for Little Ones". 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
...created a special environment where children can be introduced to wonderful music, and parents, grandparents and guardians can relax—if your child needs changing or feeding, starts crying or singing along, not a problem!
- ^ "Bach to Baby". 17 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "KNIGHTS IN TRAINING DAY: WINDSOR CASTLE'S BIGGEST EVER FAMILY FESTIVAL". 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Wedding Bells of Windsor". Royal Collection Trust. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Guildhall School of Music and Drama - Creative Entrepreneurs Programme". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "London Mozart Players announces partnership with Bach to Baby". Rhinegold Publishing. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Bach to Baby at the Foundling Museum - London". Facebook. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Bach to Baby Family Concert: All Around the World in 60 Minutes". Horniman Museum. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Kids in Museums: what can we learn about engaging families?". Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2018.