Charles Daniels stands out as a poetic and powerful Evangelist, William Sharp as a warmly inflected Jesus and Julia Doyle as a shining champion of the soprano arias., The Bach Choir of Bethlehem sang a Brahms motet (Lass Dich Nur Nichts) with all the polish and fervor it brought to cantatas by its namesake., ..inspired program of hope, optimism and comfort disarmingly powerfuloverflows with jubilation, Americas venerable Bach Choir of Bethlehem makes its Analekta debut on a disc brimming-over with festive D major trumpets-and-drums brillianceJulia Doyle and Daniel Taylor heading up a distinguished solo line-up., Conductor Greg Funfgeld coaxed a lovely rich chamber orchestra sound from the Bach Festival Orchestra stringsThe hauntingly beautiful voices of Taylor and Zsigovicsshe in her festival debutmelted together like two precious metals, hers of bell-like clarity, his a more complex alchemy, with a sheen like liquid mercury., As I listen to The Bach Choir of Bethlehem with Greg Funfgeld conductingI find it hard to believe this is an all-volunteer choir but its truea well polished vocal ensemble, and a true level of musicianship and understanding of the choral music of Bach., an American musical treasure they sing with a fervor and a level of musicianship that carries one awayfrom bass to soprano, the supple strength and solidly integrated tone of this amateur choir reflects the most admirable qualities of the European-American tradition of choral song., By all accounts the chorus remains as vital an institution as everThe B-Minor Mass performance was rousing, committed and touchingBachs St. $69.00. SAB Choral Octavo. Soprano Rosa Lamoreaux was also excellent, expertly modulating her silvery tone for the various roles she tookThis was the choirs big night, though, and it gave great pleasure, A handsome account of Bachs St. John Passion on this new release confirms that the Bach Choir of Bethlehem doesnt rest on anything resembling laurels. He is a resident member of the Jacksonville, Florida-based Ritz Chamber Players, The Harlem Chamber Players, and the innovative chamber music theater group, the Core Ensemble. The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a program of Eastern Mennonite University and we are proud to share the universitys commitment to peace-building, social justice, cross-cultural engagement, and sustainability in the arts. (Part Two will be performed at our Spring Concert in March.). Should you have any difficulty placing an online ticket order, please call the Bach Choir Office: 610 866 4382, ext. This concert is sponsored in part by. Subscribe to our newsletter to get concert announcements, Choir and Bel Canto news, updates about our Festival and guest artists, special offers and more. Bach's World. Bach - Christmas Oratorio [1-3] Harnoncourt 3,239,400 views Oct 20, 2013 Johan Sebastian Bach Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 .more .more 21K Dislike Share Save Description Thanasis Baltas. Spafford also maintains an active performing schedule. Funfgeld brings a sure sense of phrasing, texture and pacing to the narrative, and the Bach Festival Orchestramostly modern instruments, with viola da gamba, violas damore and portative organ supplying period flavorsare cohesive and nimble. Sonoma Bach's 2022-2023 Season. The Vancouver Chamber Choir performed during the holiday season in 2021 and are performing again in December 2022! Check out J.S. The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates the holidays and its 30th anniversary year with A Bach Festival Christmas featuring soprano Jessica Spafford, pianist David Berry, violinist Domenic Salerni, and bassist Sam Suggs performing a festive musical mix of classical, jazz, and holiday classics. December 9th, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. | Powell Hall Kick off your holiday season with the Christmas Candlelight Concert at Powell Hall, a St. Louis tradition since 1951. November 13, 2019Last updated December 13, 2019 by EMU communications. [Johann Sebastian Bach] / arr. 3.00pm . The concert begins at 7:30 P.M. CT. TICKETS ON SALE NOW View COVID-19 Safety Info Ticket Levels and Pricing BALCONY SEATS: Dress Circle Box: $85 Dress Circle, Row A: $80 Dress Circle, Row B-E: $65 Grand Circle, Row F: $55 SATB Choral Octavo. All rights reserved. A native of Buffalo, Sam spends his time between the Northeast and the Shenandoah Valley performing with various chamber, crossover, and contemporary groups, and serving on the faculty of James Madison University and the Heifetz Institute. You'll find your christmas carols Johann Sebastian Bach music at Sheet Music Plus. Its our wish that this years Christmas concert offers you joy and comfort, and a holiday filled with peace and hope. Recorded outdoors in Nazareth and in Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, the concert features members of The Bach Choir, Bach Festival Orchestra and our Bel Canto Youth Chorus, offering seasonal selections from Bach and other composers, along with poetry and sacred texts expressing the beauty of the season. The effortless virtuosity and stylistic homogeneity of the combined forces in the chapel's stone sanctity, allowed Bach's music to sing out with infectious, exhilarating enthusiasm. In June 2016, she performed in Dresden, Germany, having been recruited to sing the Queen of the Night with the Radebeul Landesbhnen Sachsen Theater in their production of Mozarts Die Zauberflte. ", "The audience was thrilled by this outstanding performance of a Bach Cantata by seasoned experts immersed in the composer and informed by Greg Funfgeld's wisdom and enthusiasmThe Bachs [J.S.B and C.P.E] could not have been better served, not to mention two English Renaissances, as well as our own time. He told the Board the choir members were experienced, fine singers, and they wanted to rehearse more music, rather than spend a full year preparing for the Festival. In 2020, as part of his response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Domenic helped set up the Philadelphia Musicians Relief Fund as part of AFM Local 77s efforts to provide for its community of musicians in times of need. This popular annual concert is free and open to the public; ticketing for this event is pay-what-you-can from $10-$40. Elizabeth Field, violin Salerni has recorded four new albums in his time with Attacca Quartet, of which Real Life, a collaboration with, and exploration of, electronica artists produced by Snarky Puppys Michael League, released in July on Sony Classical. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "From anguish to elation, and just about everything in between, pretty much describes the vast emotional landscape covered in Friday evenings concert at Packer Memorial Church presented by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. A world Class Ensemble will be directed by one of Germany's best Early Music Conductors, Gerd Amelung. Bright Cecilia, delivers English Baroque style at its most powerfully expressive and eloquent. Gerald Finzi: from Dies Natalis (Day of Birth) V. The Salutation She earned her Master of Music degree from Duquesne University, where she studied with Sari Gruber. Travels with Sebastian. David was a featured soloist in the Juilliard Schools Focus Festival, All About Elliott, celebrating the 100th birthday of Elliott Carter. The more than 100 vocalists displayed clean tone, excellent pitch and blend, and kept good tempo even in the most stressful numbersoutstanding, energetic and crisp. Jay Althouse. Greg Funfgeld has trained his singers to articulate words crisply, dance lightly when the music must move and blend elegantly. Traditional Gospel Melody: Up Above My Head | Bel Canto Youth Chorus, Christmas isnt Christmas until The Choir sings Silent Night with soprano descant and Greg says, Merry Christmas, everybody! David Umla, Choir member. ", "The performance was one of integrity, movement, passion and weight. Weihnachtskonzert (Decca). - The uplifting effect of Bach's Christmas Oratorio . The first concert took place in 2006, and since then, all introductory workshops, concerts and reflective lectures have been recorded on video. The Bach Choir of Bethlehem gives him all he could have wanted. Robert Parsons: Ave Maria David Newman, bass-baritone, Lane Conklin McCord, tenor (Go Tell It on the Mountain), Robin Kani, flute Things to do: Bach Choir presents virtual Christmas concert | Out-and-about | wfmz.com Skip . Our events are designed for the whole family, including grandparents, aunts/uncles, kids, babies and you to enjoy together. In which we explore the remarkable life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach, with special attention to the diverse influences and conditions which shaped his music. National Concert Hall: Main Stage;Thu 8 Dec at 20:00; Rejoice! Sunday, December 18 at 3:00pm Emmanuel Church. It also blends seamlessly with the excellent modern-instrument Festival orchestra which Greg Funfgeld conducts with an obvious knowledge of, and sensitivity to, modern performance practice., the Choir and Festival Orchestra, under their director, Greg Funfgeld, perform these three cantatas beautifully and convincingly. The Bach Choir gratefully acknowledges and thanks our sponsors and media partners for supporting our organization and the arts. 115. has peformed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kimmel Center, Merkin Hall, as well as live broadcasts of WQXR (New York City). Bach's Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director's Series performances. PBO is delighted to join forces once again with the choir of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for J. S. Bach's spectacular Christmas Oratorio. Christopheren Nomura, baritone. An avid chamber musician, Berry has collaborated with members of many of the nations leading orchestras, including the New Jersey, Houston, St. Louis, Dallas, and Seattle symphonies. The Choir is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Maybe this is in-his-dreams Bach., a performance that confirmed my belief that this is one of the finest large amateur choruses in the United States.. ", "The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, founded in the 19th century, has gained international recognition through its annual Bach Festival, tours and recordings. Ellen McAteer, soprano The program also includes traditional favorites for the audience to join in our annual sing along with the choir. Berry received his Bachelor of Music with High Distinction from the Eastman School of Music, and Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in piano performance from the Juilliard School. Spafford earned her doctorate in music performance, pedagogy, and literature from James Madison University in 2017. A Classic Christmas with the Bach Festival Society features the 175-voice Bach Festival choir, youth choir and orchestra under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. The elemental power is startlingthe Bethlehem approach under Greg Funfgeld isnt anachronistic, but meets the historically enlightened approach halfwayWe know from Bachs often irritable correspondence that he campaigned for more singers. While there, she taught voice lessons, vocal pedagogy, music history, music appreciation, vocal literature, choir, music theory, sight-singing, and ran the opera workshop program. Tickets Here. The J.S. Matthew Passion too was ardently and lovingly performed, This is Bach at its finest. Bach's Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "From anguish to elation, and just about everything in between, pretty much describes the vast emotional landscape covered in Friday evenings concert at Packer Memorial Church presented by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Registered 501(c)(3). Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 Bach composed the Christmas Oratorio in 1734 for the churches of St. Thomas and St. Nicholas in Leipzig. Berlioz - L'Enfance du Christ. The artistic director of the . To help keep the Bach Society financially strong, donate securely through our website. On Dec. 15, The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, with music director Chester Alwes on the podium, gave their traditional Baroque Christmas concert at Holy Cross Church in Champaign. Listen to Bach: Christmas Oratorio by Anne Harley, Elizabeth Anker, Thomas Gregg, Max van Egmond, Robert Pitcher, Marsh Chapel Choir, Peter Watchorn, Boston Bach Ensemble & Julian Wachner on Apple Music. And their centerpiece was a BBC/Bach Choir co-commission, the world premiere of Libby Larsens I It Am, a jubilant cantata based on the writings of Julian of Norwichthis highly coloured and disarmingly unsophisticated work came from, and went straight to, the heart., The Bach Choir of Bethlehemhad their audience enthralledThe choir knows and loves this work and it showstransatlantic magic., Nearly one hundred strong, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem tempers its power and energy with the intimacy of a much smaller group. Listen free to Johann Sebastian Bach - Christmas Music (Tnet, ihr Pauken, Sinfonia and more). ", "Nestled in the Pennsylvania countryside, on and around the bucolic campus of Lehigh University, the Bethlehem Bach Festival, under the artistic direction of conductor Greg Funfgeld, is in its 108th season and going strong. ", "Nestled in the Pennsylvania countryside, on and around the bucolic campus of Lehigh University, the Bethlehem Bach Festival, under the artistic direction of conductor Greg Funfgeld, is in its 108th season and going strong. The concert runs 1 hour 20 minutes with no intermission. Soprano Rosa Lamoreaux was also excellent, expertly modulating her silvery tone for the various roles she tookThis was the choirs big night, though, and it gave great pleasure, A handsome account of Bachs St. John Passion on this new release confirms that the Bach Choir of Bethlehem doesnt rest on anything resembling laurels. There was a miraculous blend of tone and balance throughout. If you are new to Bach's music or would like a collection of some of the composer's best loved holiday selections this CD is for you. A reception will follow the performance. Greg Funfgeld has trained his singers to articulate words crisply, dance lightly when the music must move and blend elegantly. Christmas Concert, Allentown December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm $38 "Prepare ye the way of the Lord" Play Magnificat In D Major, BWV 243: IV. A festive event for the entire family, enjoy singing along to your favorite carols and experience the magic of the Candlelight Processional in the magnificence of Powell Hall. Jay Althouse. EIN: 24-0795385, Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Allentown Concert), Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Bethlehem Concert), Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Virtual | On-Demand Concert). ", "The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, founded in the 19th century, has gained international recognition through its annual Bach Festival, tours and recordings. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. All but the 5th cantata were performed in both churches . UPCOMING CONCERTS Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 4 p.m. National Presbyterian Church Washington, DC Orpheus Britannicus Music of Henry Purcell Henry Purcell's Hail! Maybe this is in-his-dreams Bach., a performance that confirmed my belief that this is one of the finest large amateur choruses in the United States.. Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. Registered 501(c)(3). He has a clarion instrument that projects well throughout his rangea splendid dramatic performance. J.S. At the intersection of harmony, humanity, and nature, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival gathers internationally-recognized artists and inquisitive audiences to celebrate the life and joy of great music. The concert will be shown on 69-WFMZ-TV on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at 10 p.m. Bach: Christmas Music - YouTube Online purchase or streaming (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Google Play):https://brilliant-classics.lnk.to/BachChristOra More. Bach's Christmas Oratorio was filmed for digital release and posted here after the live performance so you can enjoy inspiration on your schedule. H+H's numerous free community concerts include an annual commemoration of the original 1863 Emancipation Proclamation concert on December 31. Spiritual arranged by Paul Sjolund: Go Tell It on the Mountain Eddie's of Roland Park. The Domine Deus section sported some lovely soprano voices in addition to many demanding, multi-part choruses some with up to eight parts. EIN: 24-0795385, Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Allentown Concert), Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Bethlehem Concert), Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4, 5, and 6 (Virtual | On-Demand Concert). It also blends seamlessly with the excellent modern-instrument Festival orchestra which Greg Funfgeld conducts with an obvious knowledge of, and sensitivity to, modern performance practice., the Choir and Festival Orchestra, under their director, Greg Funfgeld, perform these three cantatas beautifully and convincingly. Previously, she won the Columbus Operas young singer competition while at Ohio Wesleyan University and performed with the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra. Our immersive educational initiatives strive to build a more equitable and inclusive future in the performing arts. The conductor, orchestra, soloists, and chorus are eminently capable of the nuances of the rich harmonic texts spirited and vivaciousIt is not likely to get any better than this on this side of the Atlantic., Americas venerable Bach Choir of Bethlehem sang Bach and Mendelssohn with good-natured and ruddy-cheeked elation. The Wiener Symphoniker and Arnold Schoenberg Chor perform parts I, II and VI of Bach's Christmas Oratorio on December 21st and 22nd. BACH's BELLS, a new work for brass quintet by Chris Coletti draws inspiration from Bach's Cantata BWV 29 and Carol of the Bells. Simply fill out the form and youll get regular updates about The Bach Choir of Bethlehem delivered straight to your inbox! CONCERT DESCRIPTION. Christmas Concert, Bethlehem December 9, 2018 @ 4:00 pm $38 The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the Bach Festival Orchestra present our annual tradition, offering music that celebrates the season of Advent and Christmas. Funfgeld brings a sure sense of phrasing, texture and pacing to the narrative, and the Bach Festival Orchestramostly modern instruments, with viola da gamba, violas damore and portative organ supplying period flavorsare cohesive and nimble. Reminder paper tickets will not be mailed after December 8. If it has flaws, they are like those that distinguish a fine emerald from the perfect clarity of a faketheir choral sonority is so rich you can feel it in your bones. This recording will not disappoint., intoxicating but precise choral sound that reminds you why choruses grew this large in the first place. Simply fill out the form and youll get regular updates about The Bach Choir of Bethlehem delivered straight to your inbox! The conductor, orchestra, soloists, and chorus are eminently capable of the nuances of the rich harmonic texts spirited and vivaciousIt is not likely to get any better than this on this side of the Atlantic., Americas venerable Bach Choir of Bethlehem sang Bach and Mendelssohn with good-natured and ruddy-cheeked elation. Hailed as one of the Top 20 LIVE Christmas Events in North America by BBC Music Magazine! Music by Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. It glitters with carols spanning five centuries in five languages all bound together with stories and poems telling the story of Christmas.akin to unwrapping a Christmas present, opening as it does with the hushed voices of children expressing delights and awe.. ", "The audience was thrilled by this outstanding performance of a Bach Cantata by seasoned experts immersed in the composer and informed by Greg Funfgeld's wisdom and enthusiasmThe Bachs [J.S.B and C.P.E] could not have been better served, not to mention two English Renaissances, as well as our own time. Beautiful arias, especially supported by the violins and oboes, bring the Christmas story to life. The orchestra was a collection of top freelancers from around the Eastern Seaboard including several from Washington baritone Dashon Burton, was the standout. The Magnificat is Bach at his most theatrical, which makes it an excellent partner to Handels masterpiece. Listeners can attend large and small performances of orchestra and chamber music, family and kids events, poetry readings, music talks, and immersive musical experiences in our parks and nature preserves. Registered 501(c)(3). This digital concert is being offered free of charge. He has a clarion instrument that projects well throughout his rangea splendid dramatic performance. The Konzerthaus always hosts Christmas in Vienn a. Messiah, Part One: For the first time in its history, The Bach Choir will perform Messiah, Part One, with its familiar and much-loved movements including Comfort Ye, My People and For Unto Us a Child Is Born. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. 2-Part Choral Octavo. It went beyond mere intelligent programming and committed performance, enriched by a deep sense of the mutual nourishment of music and faith. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "From anguish to elation, and just about everything in between, pretty much describes the vast emotional landscape covered in Friday evenings concert at Packer Memorial Church presented by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Handels years of experience writing for the theatre are manifest in his most famous work, also a masterpiece of text painting. He has a clarion instrument that projects well throughout his rangea splendid dramatic performance. Johann Sebastian Bach has made musical magic for Christmas. The six cantatas that comprise this work fully set the festival mood for the Christmas season. Hely-Hutchinson - Symphony of Carols. Jay Althouse. The effortless virtuosity and stylistic homogeneity of the combined forces in the chapel's stone sanctity, allowed Bach's music to sing out with infectious, exhilarating enthusiasm. Read more Christmas Candlelight Concert The Bach Choir gratefully acknowledges and thanks our sponsors and media partners for supporting our organization and the arts. It went beyond mere intelligent programming and committed performance, enriched by a deep sense of the mutual nourishment of music and faith. Cambridge. : Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248 Peter Schreier, Wolfgang Schone, Arleen Auger, Julia Hamari, Stuttgart Gachinger Kantorei, Helmuth Rilling & Stuttgart Bach Collegium Apple Music. The work of the soloists is excellent, tooExcitement, dedication, powerall things that we hear more and more seldom in Bach cantataslend distinction to this beautiful and well-produced recording., Sheer jubilanceexceptional elegance and graceradiant performanceHaving heard the Bethlehem Bach Choir pour its heart into the masters vocal music, one will never listen to it in quite the same way again., The Bethlehem Bach Festival is one of the most venerable musical institutions in the USA, with an unmatched tradition of introducing Bachs music to our shores. A Bach Christmas Tour and Concert Ticket Information. The concert starts at 7:00 PM CT. Run time: approx. It also blends seamlessly with the excellent modern-instrument Festival orchestra which Greg Funfgeld conducts with an obvious knowledge of, and sensitivity to, modern performance practice., the Choir and Festival Orchestra, under their director, Greg Funfgeld, perform these three cantatas beautifully and convincingly. $15 General Admission (begins at 7:00 PM) View the Virtual Christmas Candlelight Concert, which includes both previously recorded content and new footage created especially for this event. Renditions of songs like "Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060: I. Allegro" and "Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, BWV 1060: II. Tour schedules for all A Bach Christmas concerts are refreshed up to the minute. This recording will not disappoint., intoxicating but precise choral sound that reminds you why choruses grew this large in the first place. The life of Jesus Christ is probably the most told story in the world, but the 2021 Bach Festival in Leipzig managed to tell it in a never-before-heard way.The world-famous St. Thomas Choir and . Bach, J.S. Part one celebrates biblical prophecies of Christ, including texts from Isaiah that mirror the rhapsody of Marys Magnificat. Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd., Ellicott City. 2022 The Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Stay informed of all the latest news at EMU. ", "Nestled in the Pennsylvania countryside, on and around the bucolic campus of Lehigh University, the Bethlehem Bach Festival, under the artistic direction of conductor Greg Funfgeld, is in its 108th season and going strong. Bach Foundation is performing the entire vocal oeuvre of Johann Sebastian Bach in an ambitious concert cycle lasting around 25 years. Contact Us. 60 minutes Buy General Admission Tickets VIP Experience (begins at 6:30 PM) La plus grande collection en Allemagne. It will also be available as a digital concert from December 22. Masks required to attend the concert, following current university policy. And their centerpiece was a BBC/Bach Choir co-commission, the world premiere of Libby Larsens I It Am, a jubilant cantata based on the writings of Julian of Norwichthis highly coloured and disarmingly unsophisticated work came from, and went straight to, the heart., The Bach Choir of Bethlehemhad their audience enthralledThe choir knows and loves this work and it showstransatlantic magic., Nearly one hundred strong, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem tempers its power and energy with the intimacy of a much smaller group. A well-crafted choral work incorporating Bach's famous "Air" from orchestral Suite in D, the best loved carol, "Still, Still, Still," and just a touch of "O Holy Night." A simple adaptation of Bach's keyboard harmonies is used throughout as the piano accompaniment. We will place your order, notify our ticketing system about your online experience and address your concerns. Music by Johann Sebastian Bach / arr. Simply fill out the form and youll get regular updates about The Bach Choir of Bethlehem delivered straight to your inbox! Magnificat First heard in Leipzig in 1723, Bach sets Marys radical, rhapsodic song of praise with an extraordinary sense text painting. Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248. Subscribe to our newsletter to get concert announcements, Choir and Bel Canto news, updates about our Festival and guest artists, special offers and more. He is also a member of the Chiarina Chamber Players, based in Washington, DC, and is active as a chamber musician, clinician, composer, and arranger. Written in 1927, Victor Hely-Hutchinson's festive shindig of a piece takes the listener on a tour of some of the best-loved Chrimbo carols including O Come All Ye Faithful, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and The First Nowell. Here's a list of some of our favorites. In 2019, Domenic performed his original film accompaniment to Giuseppe de Liguoros Dantes Inferno as part of a consortium between the Film Studies, French and Italian Department, and the Center for Creativity and the Arts at Emory University. There is much choral music performed beautifully represented . Families and children are welcome! Simply enter the code REPEAT in the Promo Code field on the shopping cart page and click Apply to receive your discount. ", "The audience was thrilled by this outstanding performance of a Bach Cantata by seasoned experts immersed in the composer and informed by Greg Funfgeld's wisdom and enthusiasmThe Bachs [J.S.B and C.P.E] could not have been better served, not to mention two English Renaissances, as well as our own time. And their centerpiece was a BBC/Bach Choir co-commission, the world premiere of Libby Larsens I It Am, a jubilant cantata based on the writings of Julian of Norwichthis highly coloured and disarmingly unsophisticated work came from, and went straight to, the heart., The Bach Choir of Bethlehemhad their audience enthralledThe choir knows and loves this work and it showstransatlantic magic., Nearly one hundred strong, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem tempers its power and energy with the intimacy of a much smaller group. The digital concert includes highlights of the live concert; it does not include every piece performed in the live concert. . Funfgeld brings a sure sense of phrasing, texture and pacing to the narrative, and the Bach Festival Orchestramostly modern instruments, with viola da gamba, violas damore and portative organ supplying period flavorsare cohesive and nimble. Franz Xaver Gruber: Silent Night The Christmas Story Bach's Christmas Oratorio Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6 Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore North Bethesda, MD A cherished tradition of the Washington Bach Consort, the holiday season simply isn't complete without experiencing Christmas Oratorio live at Strathmore! Nestled in beautiful Harrisonburg, Virginia, on native Manahoac land in the Shenandoah Valley, our annual week-long summer festival presents vibrant performances on the Eastern Mennonite University campus and downtown by local artists, the Shenandoah Valley Chamber Orchestra, Baroque Academy Faculty, and Festival Choir. A native of Syracuse, NY, pianist David Berry is associate professor and chair of the music deparment at Eastern Mennonite University. Faced with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that made it impossible to hold its traditional in-person Christmas concert, the choir put together the delightful "Opening Up Our Hearts - Music and Inspiration of Christmas."
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