Bach and Friends

Friday, March 20, 2015 – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 4:00 pm.
First Presbyterian Church – Gainesville, GA

Very happy 330th to Johann Sebastian Bach!

In celebration of Bach’s 330th birthday, we present works by Johann Sebastian, his predecessors, his relatives, and composers who he influenced. Other composers include Schütz, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, and Brahms.

Tickets are $10 in advance online or from a member. At the door, tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Students are always free with valid ID.

Program:

• Das Word Ward Fleisch – Heinrich Schütz (1585 – 1672)
• Alles was ihr tut – Dieterich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
• Der Gerechte – Johann Christoph Bach (1642 – 1703)
• Jesu, meine freude – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
• Lobet den Herrn – J.S. Bach
• Et misericordia eius (from Magnificat) – C.P.E. Bach (1714 – 1788)
• Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten – Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)
• Geistliches Lied – Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)
• Birthday Ode to Big Daddy Bach – P.D.Q Bach (1742 – 1807)