The Bach Society Chorus sings spectacular arrangements of favorite hymns, anthems, and spirituals, botha cappellaand accompanied. Be uplifted by choral standards such as Praise to the Lordby F. Melius Christiansen, all the way through Gilbert Martin's powerful setting of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, to Keith Hampton's hand-clapping gospel Praise His Holy Name.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
Sunday, December 14 & Tuesday, December 16, 2008; 7:30 p.m.
Join us in welcoming St. Louisan Gina Galati as she makes her Powell Hall debut with the Bach Society of Saint Louis. Trumpets and timpani will signal the opening of Bach's Christmas Oratoriowhich will also feature tenor Don Frazure and bass Curtis Streetman. Glowing candles will then surround the hall for the traditional Candlelight Processional with the Bach Society Chorus and the Archdiocesan Children's Choir directed by John Romeri. Traditional Christmas music and audience carols complete the only concert of its kind at the beautiful and elegant Powell Symphony Hall.
The Requiem by Maurice Duruflé is recognized as one of the most beautiful choral works ever written. Joining the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra for this inspiring performance are St. Louis favorites Angela Horn and Thomas Barrett. The Requiem will be surrounded by a cappella pieces selected to complement the Basilica's resonant space.
The joyous evening begins with Bach's motet Jesu, meine Freude, based on the chorale 'Jesu, my joy, my heart's delight'. The concert includes Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor featuring concertmaster Lenora-Marya Anop, Mozart's Vespers for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, plus a reprise of our 2002 St. Louis debut of Handel's brilliant setting of Gloria for soprano and strings with Bach Society favorite Sherezade Panthaki.
