Friday November 3 2023 8:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Church, 3 Bayview Avenue, Belvedere
Saturday November 4 2023 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Sunday November 5 2023 4:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Church, 1111 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
Monday November 6 2023 7:00 p.m.
Davis Community Church, 412 C Street, Davis
The program will last approximately 1 hour & 45 minutes including one intermission.
With perhaps the most startling initial chord in any of Bach's compositions, the early cantata Widerstehe doch der Sünde ("Stand steadfast against transgression") is a work of outstanding sonority and chromatic harmony. Bach called upon his youthful inspiration and contrapuntal mastery to create a soul-stirring and compelling admonishment to do good.
Unequivocally one of Bach's most moving and haunting solo cantatas, Ich habe genug ("I have enough") presents a soul who has experienced life's blessings and who, having seen and felt enlightenment, is ready to pass into the next realm, rejoicing in his readiness. The music tugs on our empathy and compassion while, at the same time, gently encourages our own wishes for bliss.
Perfectly paired with Bach's cantatas, the program also includes the dynamic Concerto in C Minor for Oboe & Violin and the richly sonorous Concerto Grosso in G Major by Georg Muffat.
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"A vocal wonder" — Houston Press
45 minutes prior to these performances, ticket holders can enjoy a free and informative lecture given by an ABS musician.
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