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The Bach Aria Group Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1946 by William H. Scheide, a philanthropist and music lover. The group was named after Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most famous composers of the Baroque era, whose music has been a major influence on the group's repertoire. The Bach Aria Group Orchestra was initially formed as a chamber ensemble, consisting of a small group of musicians who played string and wind instruments. The group's first performance was held in Princeton, New Jersey, where Scheide was a student at Princeton University. The performance was a success, and the group soon began to attract a following. Over the years, the Bach Aria Group Orchestra has had many members, but some of the most notable include William H. Scheide, who served as the group's founder and director for many years, and his wife, Judith Scheide, who was a talented pianist and harpsichordist. Other notable members of the group have included violinist Ani Kavafian, cellist Fred Sherry, and oboist Ronald Roseman. The Bach Aria Group Orchestra has performed all over the world, including in Europe, Asia, and South America. The group has also performed at many prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of the Bach Aria Group Orchestra's career was their performance at the 1950 Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. The group's performance was highly acclaimed, and it helped to establish the group as one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. Another notable performance by the Bach Aria Group Orchestra was their 1952 performance at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The performance was recorded and later released as an album, which became a best-seller and helped to further popularize the group's music. Over the years, the Bach Aria Group Orchestra has received many awards and honors for their contributions to classical music. In 1951, the group was awarded the prestigious Peabody Award for their outstanding contributions to music. The group has also been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Grammy Awards. Despite the many accolades and honors that the Bach Aria Group Orchestra has received over the years, the group has remained committed to their mission of bringing classical music to audiences around the world. Today, the group continues to perform and record music, and they remain one of the most respected and beloved classical music ensembles in the world.

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