World Premiere of Hollis Thoms’ One-Act Opera: And did the world with devils swarm, all gaping to devour us…

Bach in Baltimore is pleased to present the World Premiere of Hollis Thoms’ One-Act Opera

And did the world with devils swarm, all gaping to devour us…Maryland composer Hollis Thoms’ new one-act opera commemorates the 500th anniversary of the nailing of the 95 theses by Martin Luther. Jason Thoms will perform the role of Luther and Sarah Bleasdale as Katie. Playing in the chamber ensemble is Sonja (Thoms) Winkler, oboe and Jonas Thoms, horn. The world premiere is underwritten by The Christopher Foundation. The evening will conclude with several Bach pieces and Hollis Thoms’s Rondo 2 for horn and marimba.