Johann Christoph Bach: The Profound Bach
November 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Johann Christoph Bach: The Profound Bach
Cantatas and motets from 17th-century Germany
Johann Christoph Bach was J. S. Bach’s older cousin, the reigning star of the Bach family in the 17th century. His church music was expressive and highly virtuosic, often with a soaring solo violin over beautiful vocal lines. ARTEK’s program features his most lauded works, including the wedding cantata “Meine Freundin, du bist schön” and the eloquent “Ach, das ich wassers gnug hätte” lament. Musicologist Sara Ruhle Kyle will introduce us to the musical world of Arnstadt and J. C. Bach in Thuringia, Germany.
Tickets: $50, $30, $15. Seating reserved by section.
Tickets available from Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS)
Sarah Frei, soprano
Kirsten Sollek, contralto
Matthew Newhouse, tenor
Peter Becker, bass
Cynthia Freivogel, solo violin
Ryan Cheng, violin & viola
Dan McCarthy, viola
Arnie Tenimoto, viola da gamba
Anna Marsh, dulcian
Daniel Swenberg, theorbo
Gwendolyn Toth, keyboard & director
Meine Freundin, du bist schön – Wedding cantata, for soprano, bass, solo violin, chorus, and instrumental ensemble
Ach dass ich wassers gnug hätte – Lamento for alto, solo violin, and instrumental ensemble
Wie bist du denn, O Gott – Lamento for bass, solo violin, and instrumental ensemble
Es ist nun aus mit meinem Leben – Motet for solo tenor and chorus
Ich lasse dich nicht – Cantata for chorus and instrumental ensemble
Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener – Cantata for chorus and instrumental ensemble
An Wasserflusen Babylon for solo organ