Oregon Bach FestivalThe Oregon Bach Festival has presented the masterworks of J.S. Bach, and composers inspired by his work, to audiences for nearly five decades. The annual event began as a collaboration between German conductor and oOrganist, Helmuth Rilling and former Associate Dean of the University of Oregon School Of Music, Royce Saltzman. In addition to traditional choral-orchestral masterworks, the festival also presents internationally renowned guest artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Pink Martini and Joshua Bell, and offers educational opportunities, children and family programing, and community events.