Music and Museum: Bach, Brunner, and Beyond
Sun, May 17
|Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
In conjunction with the exhibition "Hansjürg Brunner: The Trial," this special Music and Museum concert celebrates the artistic vision of Swiss artist Brunner, a close friend of the Bechtler family.
Time and Location
May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
About the Program
Sunday, May 17
12 PM: Bechtler Ensemble Quartet Performance
1:15 PM: JBT Quartet Performance
In conjunction with the exhibition Hansjürg Brunner: The Trial, this special Music and Museum concert celebrates the artistic vision of Swiss artist Hansjürg Brunner, a close friend of the Bechtler family. The program features music beloved by Hans and Bessie Bechtler, grandparents of cellist Tanja Bechtler, including Johann Sebastian Bach’s vibrant Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.
Complementing this are additional works by composers such as Alan Hovhaness, Jean Sibelius, and Michael Harrison. The program concludes with Kalim, a contemplative and transcendent work by Harrison, whom Tanja met during his residency at the McColl Center.
During the performance Tanja Bechtler will also present a slideshow of her personal collection of jewelry designed by her godfather, Swiss artist Bernie Ilg.
ENCORE: FEATURING THE JBT QUARTET
Enjoy two concerts for the price of one! Your ticket also includes a lively performance by the JBT Quartet following the Bechtler Ensemble Quartet. These gifted young musicians push the boundaries of contemporary jazz, and your support helps nurture the next generation of local artists. They’ll close the evening with an energetic, soulful set—a perfect finale to a remarkable season of Music and Museum.
TICKETS: $25 for members $30 for nonmembers $5 for students (with proof of ID) FREE tickets for ages 10 and under.
Advance registration is required to guarantee seating.