Victoria Bach Festival Presents “Christmas with Michelle Schumann” – A Festive Holiday Concert Experience
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | First United Methodist Church, Victoria, TX
Victoria, TX – Victoria Bach Festival invites the community to ring in the holidays with an evening of warmth, joy, and musical brilliance as world-renowned pianist Michelle Schumann returns for Christmas with Michelle Schumann, Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge Street in Victoria.
Presented in one of Victoria’s most acoustically stunning venues, this intimate concert experience will feature timeless Christmas favorites and heartwarming musical moments, performed by one of the most captivating pianists of her generation.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Schumann back to the Victoria Bach Festival for a second year,” said Buck Moore, Executive Director of the Victoria Bach Festival. “Her artistry and ability to connect so deeply with the audience make this concert the perfect way to celebrate the season.”

Simon McCloud, President of the Victoria Bach Festival Board of Directors, added, “Michelle’s performances are both exhilarating and profoundly moving. This concert embodies everything the Bach Festival stands for—extraordinary musicianship, community, and the joy of shared musical experiences.” Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at www.victoriabachfestival.org or call 361-570-5788.Explore and learn more about the Victoria Bach Festival at www.victoriabachfestival.org

About Michelle Schumann
Hailed for her “sensitive, flexible, and tempestuous dexterity” (Fanfare Magazine), pianist Michelle Schumann is celebrated for her evocative performances and ability to connect with audiences through her expressive artistry. Her work has taken her to distinguished stages around the world, including Paris, Vienna, and Edinburgh, and her interpretations have earned her numerous accolades, including the Austin Critics Table Awards for “Best Instrumentalist” and “Best Chamber Music Performance.”
From Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to her acclaimed interpretations of Bach and Glass, Schumann brings a unique blend of passion, intellect, and joy to every performance.

About the Victoria Bach Festival
Now celebrating its 51st Anniversary Season, the Victoria Bach Festival has grown from a small community concert into one of Texas’ most respected musical institutions. Under the artistic direction of Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, the Festival continues to honor the legacy of J.S. Bach while showcasing a broad range of orchestral, choral, and chamber music. Performances feature both local and nationally acclaimed artists in venues throughout Victoria and South Texas. For more information on the Victoria Bach Festival or to support its ongoing mission, please visit www.victoriabachfestival.org.