Bach@7 Cantata Series March 11, 2015

PROGRAM: - J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Chorale Prelude on 'O Lamm Gottes' - Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Fest- und Gedenksprüche opus 109 - J.S. Bach: Cantata 22 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe' - J.S. Bach: Cantata 23 'Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn' - Johannes Brahms: Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren Combining Bach's two audition Cantatas for the position of Kantor in Leipzig, where he was to spend the rest of his life, with two works of Johannes Brahms, who was highly influenced by Bach's music. CHORAL ARTS PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA BACH COLLEGIUM Matthew Glandorf, Conductor *** PLEASE NOTE OUR VENUE AT ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH*** https://www.facebook.com/SaintClementsPhiladelphia TICKETS AND INFO: Pay what you wish, suggested contribution $20. Admission at the door only, with open seating. Doors open at 6:30 PM. All ages welcome! No reservations, no tickets, no subscriptions. Post-concert reception sponsored by Moore Brothers Wine Company and singers of Choral Arts Philadelphia. PARKING: All street meter parking in Center City is FREE on Wednesdays after 5 PM! DIRECTIONS: http://www.saintclementsphiladelphia.org/index.php?/main/directions/ MORE INFO: http://www.choralarts.com/node/61 ABOUT THE SERIES: The Bach@7 Cantata Series was first introduced in October of 2013 and offered six programs in its first season, gaining instant popularity, increased interest and high praise from press and audiences. Audience members are invited to pay what they can afford in order to experience hour-long programs of rarely heard music. The Bach Cantata of the evening is complemented by theme-related choral, solo and instrumental works from all music periods. Performed by leading local and visiting artists on early Wednesday evenings, each concert is accompanied with a brief forward by Glandorf and a post-concert mingle with peers and artists, with food and beverages. More info at www.ChoralArts.com