Moritz of Hesse-Kassel was the first patron of Heinrich Schütz, financing the composer’s first trip to Venice, where he studied with Giovanni Gabrieli. We will perform selections from Schütz’s Italian Madrigals and settings by the dedicatee of that collection, Duke Moritz himself. Modern “madrigals” by contemporary women composers complete this program and our season. If you prefer, you can join […]
“Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied,” BWV 225, and “Fürchte dich nicht,” BWV 228—accompanied by wind and string instruments—form the pillars of this first concert in our season that will feature all six of J. S. Bach’s standard contributions to the motet genre. Music by Morales, Buxtehude, Caroline Shaw, and Vaughan Williams (for his 150th birth anniversary) complete the program. […]
We are excited to bring to you this innovative collaboration with the shadow-puppet troupe Paper Puppet Opera. Their imaginative, narrative performances will be accompanied by Bach’s “Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf,” BWV 226, “Komm, Jesu, komm,” BWV 229, and “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden,” BWV 230. Modern, Baroque-influenced works by Bryars, Nystedt, Sixten, and others will also be featured. […]
Seattle Bach Choir’s annual fundraising gala auction held in honor of Bach’s birthday! Enjoy a German-themed buffet dinner, a mini-concert by the Choir, and a whole evening of fun festivities! Date and time: Sunday April 2, 2023, 5 to 9 pm Where: Mt. Baker Community Club (Seattle’s Central District), 2811 Mount Rainier Drive, Seattle 98144 Admission: $75 per person includes […]
Bach’s grand, chorale-based “Jesu, meine Freude,” BWV 227, rounds out this season of our namesake’s motets. Sharing the program will be British composer Jonathan Dove’s thrilling cycle for chorus and piano, The Passing of the Year. The concert will be held at 3:00 pm at Trinity Parish Church, 609 8th Ave, in Seattle. Admission is by donation.
We begin our celebration of J. S. Bach’s choruses with selections from cantatas for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Reformation Day, Advent, and Christmas. Other music and readings for these and the general seasons of fall and winter complete the program.
Our journey through the year with Bach continues with choruses from cantatas for the Feasts of Epiphany, the Purification of Mary, the Visitation, the Annunciation, and others. Related music and readings celebrate winter and the transition to spring.
Seattle Bach Choir’s annual fundraising gala held in honor of Bach’s birthday! Enjoy a German-themed buffet dinner, a mini-concert by the Choir, and a whole evening of fun festivities! Get your tickets here!