Music Worchester Announces 2024-25 Season of ‘The Complete Bach’
By David SalazarMusic Worchester has announced its 2024-25 edition of “The Complete Bach.” Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer.
“As we approach the 350th anniversary of Bach’s birth, we are committed to honoring this titan with a celebration befitting his place in history,” said Artistic Director Chris Shepard in an official press statement. “Such is the giant of his genius that all western composers after him have had to grapple with his legacy, whether they embraced it or rejected it. The legacy of western music up to his era flowed into Bach’s enormous musical intellect, and it was refracted through the lens of his creativity to all composers who followed him.”
The new season commences with CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) presenting Cantata BWV 70, 119, and 120. Chris Shepard directs.
Performance Date: Oct. 25, 2024
Following that will be BACHtoberfest Choir presenting the Cantatas MWV 50, 62, and 122. Pamela Mindell conducts.
Performance Date: Oct. 27, 2024
The Worchester Chamber Music Society presents the Christmas Cantatas. Vocal soloists include Kristen Watson, Krisa River, Matthew Anderson, and David McFerrin.
Performance Date: Dec. 6, 2024
The Worchester Chorus then present Bach’s Secular Cantatas.
Performance Date: March 22, 2025
Then the Worchester Bach Collective presents Cantatas BWV 28, 36, 40, 64, and 133. The concert features the Trinity Luteran Church Choir, All Saints Church Choir, WPI Choir, Master Singers of Worchester, and Salisbury Singers.
Performance Date: March 23, 2025
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