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Bach Vespers – September 22, 2019

To understand is to tremble. -Harold Brodkey Herr, Gehe Nicht Ins Gericht mit Deinem Knecht, BWV 105 – J. S. Bach The power of awe is at the heart of the first cantata of the Bach Ensemble’s 2019-2020 season of Vespers services. Cantata 105 was first performed in 1723 in Leipzig, Germany, but it stillContinue reading “Bach Vespers – September 22, 2019”

The B.E.S.T. in Concert!

Basilica Concert – Sunday, March 24, 3pm The Parish Choir and Choristers of St. Thomas will join with the Bach Ensemble in presenting a concert at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky on March 24 at 3:00 p.m. The concert is part of the Cathedral’s Concert Series and will be part ofContinue reading “The B.E.S.T. in Concert!”

Young Artist Recital, Feb. 1

The Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas presents the first Young Artist Recital as part of the 2019 Midwinter Festival on Friday, February 1, 7:30pm in the St. Thomas Parish Hall. The recital will feature three young artists–Amanda Olea, soprano, Ryan Montgomery, tenor, and Hayden Smith, baritone–in a program of operatic arias, art songs, and aContinue reading “Young Artist Recital, Feb. 1”

Erik Anderson in Recital

Friday, January 4, 7:30 p.m. Cellist Erik Anderson presents a unique evening of performance and conversation. With the music of Bach’s cello suites as the starting point, Erik guides the audience through a discussion of music, with music choices determined by the subject and nature of questions. Listen to the most recent BachNotes podcast toContinue reading “Erik Anderson in Recital”