The Victoria Bach Festival celebrates the life of musician, teacher, and recording engineer Wilbur Collins, who recorded Festival concerts for over twenty years.

Wilbur’s passion for music, his love of musicians, and his insatiable curiosity were inspiring to others.  His dedication to excellence in sound recording leaves a legacy of wonderful musical moments for the Victoria Bach Festival, Victoria Symphony, and music organizations across the state of Texas.

Wilbur Collins with Conspirare Symphonic Choir Member and former VBF Board Member Robert Karli

Listen to Wilbur’s 2008 recording of Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem featuring the Victoria Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus, Texas State University Choirs, and Conspirare Symphonic Choir conducted by Craig Hella Johnson.

  • Requiem aeternam and Kyrie eleison, Verdi Requiem conducted by Craig Hella Johnson
  • Recorded by Wilbur Collins, June 20, 2018
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  • Orchestral Music and Oratorios
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