An online community to explore and enjoy Bach's vocal music
The Cantata Trail is an exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music, with special focus on his cantatas and other vocal works. What began as a small virtual gathering of close friends to get us through the Covid pandemic, has gradually evolved into a large community with members from many corners of the world.
The Cantata Trail has partnered with the Seattle Bach Festival to offer in-person workshops alongside the Festival’s programs. Miguel introduces each piece on the program by providing historical context and some light musical analysis, to serve as pointers for deeper appreciation of Bach’s superlative artistry. During the sessions we listen to musical excerpts or even entire works if time allows, and we share reference materials such as librettos, scores, and program notes via the Cantata Trail website.
Join your fellow Bach enthusiasts in these lively discussions and amplify your enjoyment of the Festival’s concerts! Sign up at the Seattle Bach Festival’s website, or contact us through the form below for more information. Your data will be kept completely confidential.
Miguel Rodé
Miguel Rodé was born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay and moved to the United States in 2002 as part of his career in Information Technology. He currently lives in Seattle, WA. A life-long music lover, over the years Miguel developed a special fascination with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and in particular with his cantatas and other vocal works.
During the Covid pandemic, Miguel initiated a series of virtual meetings called “The Cantata Trail” with the intent of sharing this incredibly rich musical universe with some close friends. This small community quickly grew organically through word of mouth and it’s still going strong. In addition to hosting his own meeting series, Miguel has facilitated similar workshops for Artful Journeys and for the Whidbey Island Music Festival, and teaches regularly at Edmonds College’s Creative Retirement Institute on the topic of Bach Cantatas.
As a musician, Miguel plays the baroque flute under the tutelage of Janet See, and is a member of several chamber ensembles in the Seattle area, for which he also enjoys transcribing and arranging music.
