The Bach must go on: UMass Bach Festival & Symposium returns, this time in virtual format Elizabeth Chang, a principal organizer and founder of the UMass Bach Festival, plays April 20 and 21 in this year’s event. UMass Dept. of Music and Dance Celebrated cellist Matt Haimovitz, who specializes in Bach’s music and formerly taught at UMass, will give a livestreamed performance April 25 as part of this year’s festival. UMass Dept. of Music and Dance UMass bassist Salvatore Macchia plays April 22 at the Bach Festival. An original composition by him, inspired by the Baroque master, will premiere at the festival April 21. UMass Dept. of Music and Dance