Celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach
Widely regarded as the most prominent composer of the baroque era, Bach (1685–1750) was also the most influential contributor to the Lutheran musical canon.
The power of his work lies in its many layers of spirituality and its innovative complexity. Worshiping communities of many denominations continue to be inspired by the music of Bach, even as other communities choose simpler styles.
Mount Olive hosts Bach-Tage, an annual weekend conference to celebrate with the wider community Bach’s enduring contributions.
At Bach-Tage (“Bach days”), Kathy Romey of the University of Minnesota and a leading Bach conductor, rehearses conference participants to perform with professional orchestra and soloists one or more of the composer’s 200 cantatas in the context of worship. It’s a popular event for baroque musicians and other fans of Bach from the Twin Cities and across the nation.
THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL BACH-TAGE
Joseph Trucano, Bach Organ Recital
Saturday, June 10, 4:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer
Sunday, June 11, 4:00 p.m.
J. S. Bach, Cantata 105, Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht BWV 105
(“Lord, Do Not Enter into Judgment with Your Servant”)
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Magnificat anima mea Dominum H78
Bach-Tage Chorus, Orchestra, and Soloists
Kathy Saltzman Romey, conductor
Cantor David Cherwien, organist
(Download the 2023 Bach-Tage brochure for further details and registration form.)
