Abendmusik

The 2007-2008 Abendmusik concerts offer several of Bach's large-scale works written during his years in Leipzig. The Bach Choir, augmented to meet the demands of works like Bach's St. Matthew Passion and double-chorus motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, appears with the Bach Orchestra, now playing exclusively on period instruments. The internationally acclaimed Ensemble Amarcord will present not only works from their native Leipzig, but music from the English Renaissance and international folksongs.


Series Schedule
October 7, 2007  •  5:00 p.m.
Abendmusik: 25 Years Bach Society
Works by Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata BWV 29, Wir danken dir, Gott (excerpts)
Motet BWV 225, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
Cantata BWV 205, Der zufriedengestellte Aeolus
   Sam Handley, Aeolus
   Randolph Lacy, Zephyrus
   Stephanie Prewitt, Pomona
   Melissa Givens, Pallas
Bach Choir & Orchestra • Albert LeDoux, director

October 28, 2007  •  5:00 p.m.
Abendmusik: Ensemble Amarcord (Leipzig)

December 2, 2007  •  5:00 p.m.
Abendmusik: Music for Advent & Christmas
Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Parts 1-3
   Melissa Givens, soprano
   Nancy Markeloff, alto
   Randolph Lacy, tenor
   Paul Busselberg, bass
Bach Choir & Orchestra • Albert LeDoux, director

March 16, 2008  •  5:00 p.m.
March 18, 2008  •  7:00 p.m.
March 21, 2008  •  3:00 p.m.

Abendmusik: St. Matthew Passion
   Melissa Givens, soprano; Gerrod Pagenkopf, countertenor
   Daniel Buchanan, tenor; Paul Busselberg, bass
   Randolph Lacy, Evangelist; Mathhias Weichert, Jesus
Bach Choir & Orchestra • Christfried Brödel, guest conductor