About This Event
JS BachAscension Oratorio, BWV 11JS BachEaster Oratorio, BWV 249JS BachMagnificat in D, BWV 243
Yorkshire Bach Choir &Yorkshire Baroque SoloistsPeter Seymourconductor
Join us for an unmissable evening celebrating a trio of JS Bach’s most joyous and festive masterpieces! TheEasterandAscension Oratoriosset a triumphant mood, renowned for their exhilarating, trumpet-led choruses and brilliant orchestral colour. Bach’s splendid Magnificat in D is another work of exuberance that perfectly captures the divine joy of the Virgin Mary through radiant choral writing and breathtaking solos. To bring this glorious music to life, the acclaimed Yorkshire Baroque Soloists will deploy Bach’s grand festival orchestra with a technicolour sound world of trumpets, timpani, flutes, oboes, strings and continuo. Combined with exceptional soloists and thrilling choruses, this promises to be an uplifting, high-energy showcase of Bach at his most uplifting.
Paul Lewis is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. His award-winning cycle of Be…
Peter Hicks countertenorEdward Button countertenorJulian Gregory tenorJoseph Edwards baritoneNick Ashby baritonePi…
Dates: 20th Mar 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Auditorium, Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall/Rymer, Heslington, York YO10 5DB
Categories: Festivals, Tours & Guides, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors
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