Bringing early music to life in the North

Early music often refers to Western-European music from the Medieval to the Baroque period. This music is what almost everything we hear today is drawn from. Think of composers like Monteverdi, Palestrina, Bach, Purcell, and Handel.

Our aim is to promote appreciation, interest and participation in early and Baroque music.

We believe in building the capacity for great, historically informed performances in the Yukon.

  • "I was honestly blown away by the quality of the visiting musicians and their warm, friendly engagement with us. They really connected with the community and, I'm sure, inspired many! The programming was so well done...the Coffee Cantata was really fun, and the Valentine's Lute concert was exceptional. The amount of cheese alone...Oh Jesu! Unbelievable and completely unexpected!"

    — Joan S.

  • "I would like you both to know how much I enjoyed all the events of the past weekend. The visiting artists were so wonderfully skilled, and so friendly and outgoing. It was a pleasure to get to hear them and to get to know them a little."

    — Judy G.

  • "Thank you so much for the wonderful concerts and the opportunity to learn from such talented and generous artists. I feel so blessed to be a part of this lovely community. "

    — Joanne M.

  • "Congrats on an excellent festival! I learned a lot and had an enjoyable time. My mom also enjoyed the event and I only heard rave reviews from attendees. I am hoping this was the 1st Annual Bachfest!"

    — Cathrina C

  • "I just can't stop thinking about the Bachfest weekend and want to express my heartfelt thanks and a huge congratulations to your team! You have pulled off an extraordinary musical event - a sublime musical experience for audience and participants alike. Everything was simply next level!"

    — Joan S.

  • "Congratulations! The Bachfest was a resounding success. Thank you for a magical weekend. My only complaint ... it was over all too quickly."

    — Dagmar R.

  • "I am still revelling in the success of Bachfest. Thank you so much - this weekend revived my soul. It was fantastic.

    — Ruth S.