Who We Are

Vision:
Publick Musick seeks to be America's premier period instrument orchestra and choir dedicated to the performance of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Mission:
Publick Musick seeks to achieve its vision through consummate performances of passion and power; devoting equal attention to both vocal and instrumental development and deriving inspiration from the work of the greatest figures of the Early Music revival. All vocal soloists are drawn from the choir, giving Publick Musick's sound a unique combination of clarity and strength. Instrumentalists are leading specialists in period instrument performance and all members share not only a passion for bringing Bach's music to the widest possible audience, but also a dedication to a performance tradition that combines great music making with historical research.

Publick Musick records exclusively for Musica Omnia and plans to record the complete choral/orchestral works of J.S. Bach. The first two recordings as part of this project, J.S. Bach:  Missae Breves and Cantatas BWV 62, 45, 192, and 140 were released on the Musica Omnia label in 2006 and 2007 respectively.

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The History of Publick Musick

Launched in its current form in 2004, Publick Musick's history stretches back to 1995. Click here for a brief history of the ensemble.

Thomas Folan, Artistic Director and Conductor

Thomas Folan leads Publick Musick as Artistic Director and Conductor. At home with the repertoire of 16th to the 18th centuries, he is an expert in the music of J. S. Bach, particularly of the master's large-scale choral works.
Click here to download Thomas Folan's resume in PDF format.

Peter Watchorn, Orchestral Ensemble Director

Peter Watchorn performs as Harpsichordist and is Publick Musick's Orchestral Ensemble Director. His recordings of Bach's keyboard music have been widely acclaimed both in the United States and in Europe.
Click here to download Peter Watchorn's biography in PDF format.

Our Performers

The musicians that comprise Publick Musick are specialists in the performance practice of Early Music. In addition to being ensemble members, many are also noted soloists who have performed and recorded with leading early music ensembles throughout North America and Europe.

This website was made possible, in part, with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.