Listings Release:Commanders, Concertos and Kings
Bach’s name translates as ‘brook’, but, as Beethoven said, his music is a vast ocean. In March 2013, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) return to Kings Place to explore what lies beneath it, as part of the Bach Unwrapped series.
Cantatas and Brandenburg Concertos, a run of three concerts conducted by renowned Bach expert John Butt, gives audiences the chance to hear some of Bach’s celebrated Brandenburg concertos, in an authentic period performance, where each concerto features a different combination of instruments and highly skilled soloists.
There’ll also be a chance to try out your vocal chords in Bach Unwrapped workshop Sing the Passions, on 23 March. Amateur singers are invited to join OAE keyboard player and professional soloist Robert Howarth, for a closer look at the Passion choruses.
On 18 May, Sam Glazer presents an energetic and entertaining Family Concert, perfect for those aged 7-11. Finally, for those with even younger classical fans there’s the ever popular OAE TOTS series. These 45 minute sessions are excellent for those aged 2-6 and their friends & families.
Bach UnwrappedKings Place, 90 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 9AGBook Online: kingsplace.co.ukTel: 020 7520 1490Cantatas and Brandenburg ConcertosFriday 22 March 2013, 7.30pm, Hall One Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Cantata No.161, Komm, du süße Todesstunde Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in DCantata No. 9, Es ist das Heil uns kommen herJohn Butt directorAnna Dennis sopranoDaniel Taylor countertenorStuart Jackson tenorGeorge Humphreys bassPrice: £19.50 / £29.50 / £39.50 / £49.50 / Online Savers £9.50*OAE TOTS*Saturday 23 March 2013, 11am & 12.15pm, Hall TwoPrice: £4.50-£19.50*This time we introduce TOTS to the wonderful world of woodwind.
Cantatas and Brandenburg Concertos
Friday 19 April 2013, 7.30pm, Hall One
Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F
Cantata No.51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F
Cantata No.40, Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes
John Butt director
Sophie Bevan soprano
Sally Bruce Payne mezzo-soprano
Jeremy Budd tenor
David Stout bass
Price: £19.50 / £29.50 / £39.50 / £49.50
Cantatas and Brandenburg Concertos
Friday 17 May 2013, 7.30pm, Hall One
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G
Cantata No.153, Schau, lieber Gott, wie meine Feind
Brandenburg Concerto No.6 in Bb
Cantata No.106, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
John Butt director
Helen-Jane Howells soprano
David Allsopp countertenor
Guy Cutting tenor
Matthew Brook bass
Price: £19.50 / £29.50 / £39.50 / £49.50
OAE Family Concert
Saturday 18 May 2013,11.30am, Hall One
Price: £4.50 Child / £6.50 Adult / £16.50 Family of 4 (at least 1 adult) / £19.50 Family of 5 (at least 1 adult)
Full details of all concerts can be found at kingsplace.co.uk & oae.co.uk
For further information contact Katy Bell or Matthew Grindon on 020 7239 9375/9373 or email or