Gethsemane Episcopal Church (1904)

Bach’s solo works for violin is presented in centuries-old rural churches, celebrating these historic buildings and their communities through live performance, photography, and recording. The town of Hamilton (renamed Manhattan in 1890) was settled by barley growers from Netherlands in the 1800s, financed by a group of New York investors who operated the Manhattan Malting Company. It became a rural community center as the area expanded into potatoes, dairy and wheat farms, and cattle ranches. (Source: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and townofmanhattan.com)

This event is part of Bach Roads of Montana, a month-long celebration of Bach through community, history, and place in partnership with Downtown Bozeman, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club, Old Main Gallery & Framing, musicians of all abilities, and historic churches across the region.