Bach in Three Parts: Bryan Anderson, Organ

Bryan Anderson brings Bach's trio sonatas to Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 17, 2027. The program focuses on the Trio Sonatas, BWV 525-530, a set of six works that Anderson describes as high-wire acts for the organ: three independent voices carried by two hands and two feet, a virtuoso performance to watch as much as to hear, played with no net. It's a specific kind of organ music that works better in person than on a recording, because you can actually see the coordination it takes to pull it off.

Anderson comes to Houston as the winner of the world's richest organ prize, and the trio sonatas are a fitting showcase for that kind of pedigree. The BWV 525-530 set is known for exactly what he's talking about—the way the three voices move independently of one another, with the pedal board handling its own line while the hands cover the rest. It's a demanding way to play, and seeing it live lets you follow the physical work that goes into keeping those lines separate.

The concert runs from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at Christ the King, located at 2353 Rice Blvd. in the Kirby-West U area. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $10 for students.