BF1 Tenebrae - 15.02.2024

Tenebrae
Nigel Short conductor

7.30pm – c.9.15pm

Gesualdo Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday
J S Bach Komm, Jesu, komm BWV 229
J S Bach Jesu, meine Freude BWV 227
J S Bach Singet dem Herrn BWV 225

Gramophone Magazine has described Tenebrae’s singing as “devastatingly beautiful”, and the award-winning choir, under the direction of Nigel Short, is undoubtedly one of the leading vocal ensembles performing today. Their Bachfest programme opens with Gesualdo’s work Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday – Tenebrae referring to the church services observed during the final 3 days of Holy Week from which the choir takes its name. Then three much-loved Bach motets, together forming a programme of sacred gems perfect for this ensemble known for its passion and precision.

Concert supported In Memoriam ISP 1943-2014

This concert is followed by the Bath Bachfest Opening Night Supper at The Bird, Bath
Main course with wine and coffee £40 per person. Event code: BF1A