“a very gifted musician, a natural cellist”
Yo-Yo Ma
Breaking traditional boundaries for classical music, “revolutionary artist” Dale Henderson redefined where and how audiences connect with the artform. His unconventional vision is now global music movement “Bach in the Subways,” which inspires people to explore classical music in over forty countries around the world.
Concert Highlights
Lumos Foundation Illumination Dinner & Concert
September 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM City Winery, New York City TicketsBach in the Subways 2023
March 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM Kongobuji Temple, Koyasan, Wakayama, Japan DetailsBach in the Subways 2023
March 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM Suirokaku Aquaduct, Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto, Japan Details25 Her(t)z NYC with Leipzig Region
October 25, 2019 at 6:30 PM Oculus Plaza, New York City Learn More25 Her(t)z NYC with Leipzig Region
October 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM View of the World at World Trade Center, New York City Learn MoreGuerrilla Classical with Vienna Philharmonic Principal Cellist Tamás Varga
September 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM Vienna, Austria: Opernpassage Learn MoreGuerrilla Classical with Vienna Philharmonic Principal Cellist Tamás Varga
September 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM Vienna, Austria: Opernpassage Learn MoreLeipzig Bach-Archiv Bachfest
June 13, 2019 at 10:00 PM Leipzig, Germany: St. Thomas Church Learn MoreSalzburg Global Seminar (private)
June 3, 2019 at 9:30 PM Salzburg, Austria: Schloss Leopoldskron Watch#Bach333 California
October 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM Santa Barbara, Center Court at Paseo Nuevo Learn More#Bach333 Georgia
March 25, 2018 at 3:33 PM next to Georgian National Opera & Ballet Theater of Tbilisi Learn More#Bach333 Seattle
March 21, 2018 at 12:30 PM & 3:33 PM Van Vorst Plaza & Pike Place Market Learn MoreLeipzig Bach-Archiv Bachfest
June 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM Leipzig, Germany: Leipzig Central Station Learn MoreLeipzig Bach-Archiv Bachfest
June 8, 2017 at 10:30 PM Leipzig, Germany: St. Thomas Church Learn MoreParsa Duo at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
May 22, 2017 at 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Learn MoreParsa Duo at Museu Histórico do Exército e Forte de Copacabana
May 21, 2017 at 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Learn MoreParsa Duo at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
May 20, 2017 at 7:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Learn MoreHereford Arts presents Bach's Complete da Gamba Sonatas
May 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM New York City Learn MoreOccidental College master class
October 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM Booth Hall, Occidental College Learn MoreBach's Complete da Gamba Sonatas at Bloedel Reserve
September 4, 2016 at 6:45 PM Bainbridge Island, Washington Learn MoreMini-Residency & Bach's Six Suites at DePauw University
August 28-31, 2016 Greencastle, Indiana Learn More
Bach in the Subways
Transcending cultural barriers that prevent people from connecting with classical music, Henderson shared his passion for Bach in a uniquely egalitarian way. His unconventional vision caught on and within five years his solo project exploded into an international music movement.
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Programs & Projects
Henderson explores programs, projects, and collaborations that cross boundaries and connect with classical music in new ways.
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“I was expecting to hear beautiful cello playing from what Eiji [Oue] said and I was not disappointed.”
Sir Yehudi Menuhin
“played... with a particularly affecting directness, honesty and simplicity.”
Richard Dyer, Boston Globe
“beautiful playing ...unblemished artistry.”
ELLEN PFEIFER, BOSTON HERALD
“artistically above reproach... [Dale] plays beautifully – creates remarkable music, music that is passionate. There is a quality to his playing – you believe him.”
MARK RABIDEAU, DIRECTOR 21ST CENTURY MUSICIAN
“Dale is one the most naturally gifted musicians I have known ... as a soloist [he] truly stands apart ... I would especially mention his solo Bach.”
ALAN FLETCHER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL
