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​​J.S. Bach's Six Motets

Johann Sebastian Bach's six Motets for double chorus are among the greatest achievements in Baroque choral music -- demanding for the singer but joyous for the listener. Join us to hear this glorious music showcasing the vocal skill and expressive talents of CONCORA's professional singers.
Saturday, October 29 ● 3pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
120 Sigourney Street, Hartford

Sunday, October 30 ● 4pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
884 Newfield Ave, Stamford

Listen to a sample of this glorious music!

CONCORA gratefully acknowledges major funding for this concert from

Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation
Ensworth Charitable Foundation, 
Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Friends of Bach

with promotional support provided by

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Tickets 

Tickets Sat Oct 29 in Hartford, click here
​For tickets on Sunday, Oct 30 in Stamford,
call (203) 322-0066
Please note: vaccination and masking is recommended ​but NOT required.

​​Learn about Bach's Music -
​Listen to our Motet Talks 
​

CONCORA's Artistic Director Chris Shepard shares his insights on each of J. S. Bach's Six Motets.  These engaging, informative, and insightful talks run 10-20 minutes apiece. Whether you're a Bach novice, a seasoned devotee', or somewhere in between, you will undoubtedly expand your brain for Bach through Chris' talks.  Bach would be proud!  Click here for the Motet Talks

Program with Text & Translation

program_bachs_motets_10-29-22.pdf
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Click here for the bios of the CONCORA's singers performing this concert.
Program (run time: 90 minutes; no intermission)
Singet dem Herrn ein neues lied  
      
(Sing unto the Lord a new song), BWV 225

Komm, Jesu, komm (Come, Jesus, come), BWV 229
Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf 
      
(The Spirit gives aid to our weakness), BWV 226
Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, my joy), BWV 227
Fürchte dich nicht (Do not fear), BWV 228
Lobet den Herrn (Praise the Lord), BWV 230

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