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Christmas in Leipzig
JS Bach’s Magnificat in E flat is given context by the music of Kuhnau and Schelle, his two preceding cantors in Leipzig.
Add to my Calendar 10-12-2018 19:00 10-12-2018 21:00 36 Christmas in Leipzig The programme demonstrates the connection between JS Bach and his two predecessors. Bach based the general shape of his Magnificat on that of Kuhnau’s, and it was first performed in 1723, the year Bach took over as cantor in Leipzig after Kuhnau’s death. The short Schelle piece provides a rousing advent introduction. Solomon’s Knot’s singers all sing from memory; and have no conductor. There will be very direct communication with the audience. This concert will be Solomon’s Knot’s second ever appearance at the Barbican, following their 5* (The Times) performance in Bach weekend in June 2018. Milton Court Concert Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Milton Court Concert Hall
Silk St
Barbican
London
EC2Y 9BH
England
Programme
Johann Schelle – Machet die Tore weit, cantata
Johann Kuhnau – Magnificat in C major
Johann Sebastian Bach – Magnificat in E-flat major, BWV 243a
Performers
Solomon's Knot
Programme Note
The programme demonstrates the connection between JS Bach and his two predecessors. Bach based the general shape of his Magnificat on that of Kuhnau’s, and it was first performed in 1723, the year Bach took over as cantor in Leipzig after Kuhnau’s death. The short Schelle piece provides a rousing advent introduction.
Solomon’s Knot’s singers all sing from memory; and have no conductor. There will be very direct communication with the audience. This concert will be Solomon’s Knot’s second ever appearance at the Barbican, following their 5* (The Times) performance in Bach weekend in June 2018.
