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J.S. Bach's Glorious Motets
A virtual concert on-demand February 2022
Tickets to go on sale soon!
Although J.S. Bach wrote nearly 300 cantatas and several important concert-length choral works, he only wrote six motets, all of which are major pieces in the choral repertoire. These pieces are highly complex, rely entirely on the choir without a reprieve with any solos or duets, and are often written for double choir.
Bach's Motets
0:00 Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (Praise the Lord, all ye heathen), BWV 230
6:45 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Sing unto the Lord a new song), BWV 225
20:30 Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, my joy), BWV 227
41:35 Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf (The Spirit gives aid to our weakness), BWV 226
49:35 Fürchte dich nicht (Do not fear), BWV 228
57.55 Komm, Jesu, komm (Come, Jesus, come), BWV 229
With a run time of 68 minutes, this concert was pre-recorded with safety protocols in place for the protection of the singers and musicians. This program was professionally recorded and edited to provide exceptional visual and sound quality.
Learn more about the music and listen to our Motet Talks!
CONCORA's Artistic Director Chris Shepard shares his insights on each of J. S. Bach's Six Motets. Each talk runs 10-20" - in some cases longer than the motet of which he speaks. Nonetheless, his talks are engaging, informative, and insightful. Whether you're a Bach novice, a seasoned devotee', or somewhere in between, you'll will undoubtedly expand your brain for Bach through Chris' talks. Bach would be proud!
Click here for the Motet Talks.
This concert is made possible by Friends of Bach, the Saunders Foundation, and Robert C. Vance Foundation.
Click below for a preview -
Bach's Motets
0:00 Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (Praise the Lord, all ye heathen), BWV 230
6:45 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Sing unto the Lord a new song), BWV 225
20:30 Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, my joy), BWV 227
41:35 Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf (The Spirit gives aid to our weakness), BWV 226
49:35 Fürchte dich nicht (Do not fear), BWV 228
57.55 Komm, Jesu, komm (Come, Jesus, come), BWV 229
With a run time of 68 minutes, this concert was pre-recorded with safety protocols in place for the protection of the singers and musicians. This program was professionally recorded and edited to provide exceptional visual and sound quality.
Learn more about the music and listen to our Motet Talks!
CONCORA's Artistic Director Chris Shepard shares his insights on each of J. S. Bach's Six Motets. Each talk runs 10-20" - in some cases longer than the motet of which he speaks. Nonetheless, his talks are engaging, informative, and insightful. Whether you're a Bach novice, a seasoned devotee', or somewhere in between, you'll will undoubtedly expand your brain for Bach through Chris' talks. Bach would be proud!
Click here for the Motet Talks.
This concert is made possible by Friends of Bach, the Saunders Foundation, and Robert C. Vance Foundation.
Click below for a preview -
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Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 by J.S. Bach
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Asylum Congregational Church, Hartford
Hebrew Prayer in B Minor, BWV 232 (ed.) by J.S. Bach/Eric Weitzner
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Made possible with funding by
This adaptation of the Mass in B Minor replaces Bach' s Latin text with prayers from Jewish liturgy sung in Hebrew, expanding our appreciation of the music with the sanctity of another creed. A world premiere!
with additional support from
The Friends of Bach
The Ensworth Charitable Foundation
The Saunders Foundation
The Friends of Bach
The Ensworth Charitable Foundation
The Saunders Foundation