- This event has passed.
Ottawa Bach Choir | A Bach Christmas
November 30, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$40.00
The first concert of the season features festive repertoire for Christmas by Bach, including the cantatas the choir will perform at Bachfest Leipzig 2020 (Meinen Jesum laß ich nicht, BWV 124; Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3; Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit, BWV 111), as well as the Christmas interpolations from the Magnificat, BWV 243 (Vom Himmel hoch, Freut euch und jubiliert, Gloria in excelsis Deo, Virga Jesse floruit), the celebratory motet, Singet dem Herrn, BWV 225, and more! This spectacular presentation includes the Ensemble Caprice baroque orchestra, with strings, oboes d’amore, horn, as well as Canadian soloists, soprano Meredith Hall, countertenor Nicholas Burns, tenor Philippe Gagné and bass Andrew Mahon. Set in the magnificent acoustic of Grace Church on-the-Hill in Toronto, this concert is sure to inspire.
