Bach Talk
Bach Talk
The Bach Society of Saint Louis
Episode 28: Crossing Borders Matters with conductor Ahmed Anzaldúa
42 minutes Posted Dec 23, 2025 at 5:53 pm.
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From Bach and Handel to new and rarely performed music from Latin America, Border CrosSing is making waves and breaking down barriers. By combining musical and cultural styles, this Minnesota-based, award-winning choral group is intentional about crossing borders through choral music to impact singers and audiences alike.
The Bach Society’s Scott MacDonald and Zach Singer sat down with Founder and Artistic Director Ahmed Anzaldúa at the 2025 Chorus America Conference. Their conversation reveals how artistic risk can bring deep reward and why music matters in the many forms it takes.