Bach Vespers at St. Thomas
Sunday, December 14, 2014
6:00pm
Reception to follow
Bach: Cantata: Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61
Bach: Three “Leipzig” Chorale Preludes
Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Trio super Nun Komm er Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
Lassus: Benedic, anima mea (Psalm 103)
Weelkes: Magnificat (Short Service)
Celebrate Advent at St. Thomas with the Cincinnati Bach Ensemble and Choir as they present Bach’s great Advent cantata “Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland” (Savior of the nations, come) featuring soloists Danielle Adams, Allan Palacios Chan, and Samuel Chan. St. Thomas organist Jason Gunnell will perform three of the “Leipzig” organ Chorale Preludes based on the same choral tune.