MISSION STATEMENT: Bachanalia is a consort of professional musicians dedicated to innovative programming, a high level of performance, and a collaborative philosophy that does away with a conductor. Because of this collegial approach and the quality of the members, many of whom are soloists in their own right, Bachanalia is able to present music written for ensembles Bachanalia brings interesting and dynamic music to the public while performing in spaces more intimate than the usual concert venues. Informative narration about the music being performed and post-performance receptions with the musicians creates an atmosphere in which the barrier between the audience and classical performance disappears. Bachanalia presents, in a style faithful to the composer, the music of Bach and those he has inspired across the ages. Bachanalia commissions and premieres works of contemporary composers, both Eastern European and American. Bachanalia fosters multi-culture sensitivity and awareness through the presentation of unusual or rarely performed classical works and the introduction of folk instruments from around the world. Bachanalia is in the process of and aggressively seeking funding for chamber concerts to be performed at elementary and secondary schools in the New York metropolitan area. It is Bachanalia’s belief that exposure to classical music is essential to any child’s proper education. In an era when regular arts education funding is disappearing, it is all the more important for professional performers to interact with and inspire children.