violinist Geneva Lewis in a beige turtleneck holding her violin; photo courtesy Matthew Holler2024 Featured Soloist: Geneva Lewis

Violinist

Kiwi/American violinist Geneva Lewis has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry whose performances speak from and to the heart. Lauded for “remarkable mastery of her instrument” (CVNC) and hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America).

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Musician Colin Davin smiling while looking down at his guitar; photo courtesy Dario Griffin2024 Guest Artist: Colin Davin, Guitar

Guitarist

Guitarist Colin Davin has emerged as one of today’s most dynamic artists. He has performed across the world, including at Carnegie Hall, the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, the Fridge Fringe in Dubai, and the Paris Conservatoire.

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headshot of John Dodson, older man with slight smile and bright eyesJohn Thomas Dodson

Music Director

John Thomas Dodson is an American orchestral conductor known for his rich musical interpretations and visionary programming. As the Music Director of the Lexington Bach Festival since 2015, Dodson has embraced this annual celebration of the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach by inviting extraordinary musicians to perform and programming a diverse repertoire spanning Purcell and Piazzolla.

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Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra

The Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians located in the states of Michigan and Ohio. In addition to their artistic work with other professional orchestras in the region, many serve on the faculties of universities, colleges and other educational institutions throughout the area.

Bach Festival Orchestra playing at Ave Maria Parish in Lexington

2024 Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra Personnel

John Thomas Dodson, Musical Director

Violin I

  • Konrad Kowal, Concertmaster
  • Jeremy Foster
  • Karen Ferry
  • Sebastian Orellana
  • Natasha Kubit
  • Xin Yu

Violin II

  • Melody Wootton, Principal
  • Denice Turck
  • Anne Ristich
  • Connie Markwick
  • Olivia Taylor

Viola

  • Janine Bradbury, Principal
  • Cathy Franklin
  • Scott Stefanko

Cello

  • Irina Tikhonova, Principal
  • Tim Nicolia
  • Alicia Rowe

String Bass

  • Clark Suttle, Principal
  • Gregg Emerson Powell

Flute

  • Melissa Mashner

Oboe

  • Lindabeth Binkley, Principal
  • Kerry Russo

Clarinet

  • Sandra Jackson, Principal
  • Kennen White

Bassoon

  • Jonathan Boyd, Principal
  • Jim Westhoff

French Horn

  • Carrie Banfield-Taplin, Principal
  • Bernice Schwartz

Trumpet

  • Tim Krohn, Principal
  • Kenneth Robinson

Timpani

  • Kristen Tait