The Bach Experience–Choral Music for the Spirit

Crescendo presents Bach’s Christmas Cantata “Sweet Comfort“ BWV 151, his Mass in G minor BWV 235, and festive 16th century double choir motets. In this program we explore the convergence of vibrant Italian polychoral splendor and the venerable German chorale tradition in works by Johann Sebastian Bach’s German predecessors Schröter, Weissensee, Otto, and Schein. At the heart of this program lies the profound genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose innovative and deeply moving vocal compositions embody the pinnacle of these magnificent styles.