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Octet Victoria - Jesu, meine Freude

Sat. March 2nd 2024 1611 Quadra Street, St. John the Divine Anglican Church Free

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Octet Victoria - Jesu, meine Freude

An evening of Bach Motets and intricate ensemble singing.
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Classical / Baroque / Orchestral
Sat. March 2nd 2024 + Add to Calendar 1611 Quadra Street, St. John the Divine Anglican Church (All Ages)
7:30pm - 9:00pm  Doors at: 7:00pm Free

Artists

Gina Johnson, soprano
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Char Hodgkins, alto & artistic director
Alana Hayes, alto
Deanna Sills, alto
Felix Butterfield, tenor
Gordon Simmons, tenor
Nathan Mcdonald, bass
Rowan McWilliams, bass
David Stratkauskas, continuo

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Experience the masterful choral motets of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by our octet of professional singers with continuo, and two additional singers for the heart of our program: Jesu, meine Freude. This will be an exciting concert to include works that are rarely performed in our small city!

Programme will include these three motets by J.S. Bach: BVW 230 Lobet den Herrn, BVW 229 Komm, Jesu, komm, and BVW 227 Jesu, meine Freude. Also included will be one motet of Johann Cristoph Bach: Lieber Herr Gott, wekke auf uns. You will be sure to leave feeling inspired by these genius compositions brought to life by the singers of Octet Victoria.


Performers:

Gina Johnson, soprano
Jennifer Turner, soprano
Char Hodgkins, alto & artistic director
Alana Hayes, alto
Deanna Sills, alto
Felix Butterfield, tenor
Gordon Simmons, tenor
Nathan McDonald, bass
Rowan McWilliams, bass
David Stratkauskas, continuo


FREE ADMISSION
Donations Encouraged
More than 75% of the door donations from our concerts go to local Indigenous organizations such as Raven Trust Foundation and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

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1611 Quadra Street, St. John the Divine Anglican Church

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Octet Victoria - Jesu, meine Freude - Jun 27th @ 1611 Quadra Street, St. John the Divine Anglican Church

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