Metro

Bach underground

It sure beats the sound of your seat mate’s blaring iPod.

Dozens of classically-trained musicians and singers hit the subways yesterday to serenade straphangers with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in celebration of the German composer’s 328th birthday.

The change of underground tune included a violinist at the 168th St. A/C station during the morning rush, a cello and cajon collaboration at Penn Station at noon, and a 17-member choir performing at various stations in the evening.

Unlike most subway surprises — like service changes — this one was welcome.

“I thought, you know what, I should hear this,” said Dmitri Krasik, 30, who was at the 14th Street station on Eighth Avenue.

He even took off his earbuds for a listen.

“These guys [accordionists Mayumi Miyaoka and Robert Duncan] make us stop, listen and talk to each other,” he said.

Michael Shortt, 56, a daily N/Q/R train rider, enjoyed hearing Mike Lunapiena on the electric cello at Union Square.

“I don’t know too much about music but he plays beautifully,” said Shortt, 56.

Jessica Kerr, 69, a retired guidance counselor waiting for the local train said, “It brings the calm. He’s a beauty to an ugly, smelly subway station.”

Professional cellist and admitted Bach obsessive Dale Henderson organized the performances at over 20 stations.

He hopes to bring classical music to the masses.

“Really everyone is struggling [in classical music] and part of that … is people don’t see live classical music,” said Henderson.

It’s in its third year.

Musicians in Boston and Montreal also played in subway stations to honor Bach.

Additional reporting by Gillian Kleiman