Priceless Treasure: Bach and the Motet Tradition
Bach Akademie Charlotte opens the 2018|19 Season with an evening exploring J.S. Bach's influence on the choral motet tradition through "Jesu, meine Freude" (BWV 227) and works by Mendelssohn, Schütz, and Brahms.
October 11 • 7:30 pm
Lecture Concert
Matthews United Methodist Church
Free
October 12 • 7:30 pm
Davidson College Presbyterian Church
$20 General Admission
October 13 • 7:30pm
Christ Church Charlotte
$20 General Admission, $35 Premium Seating
October 14 • To be announced
Epiphany Cantatas
BACH: Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40
BACH: Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65
January 31 • WDAV Gala
February 1 • Noon Lecture Concert on BWV 65 • Providence UMC
February 1 • To be announced
February 2 • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church • 1:00 pm
February 2 • Myers Park Presbyterian Church • 7:30 pm
About the Cantata Series
Throughout the year, Bach Akademie Charlotte performs various choral works of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries in informative, period performances. Combining the use of live excerpts, lecture notes, and thoughtful performance, the Cantata Series will inspire and educate audiences to reach a further understanding of what makes Bach’s music unique in classical music repertoire.