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Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity

Name:

Bach Vespers at Holy Trinty

Location:

New York City, NY, USA

Venues:

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 65th Street & Central Park West, New York City, 10023

Years:

Since 1968 (Cantata Series)

Months:

October-May

Artistic Director:

John Weaver (1968-1970)
Frederick Grimes (1970-1992)
Rick Erickson (1992-2014)
Donald Meineke (2014-2019)
Diane Meredith Belcher (2020-2022)
Anthony Blake Clark (2022-Present)

Ensembles:

The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Bach Players

Website:

Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity (Official Website)
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity (Facebook)

History & Mission:

In 1968 as Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, NYC marked its 100th birthday, it set out to celebrate its history and the rich tradition of music in the Lutheran Church. Drawing from the high level of music performance in NYC, "Evenings with Johann S" was established based on the German service of Vespers for which the great Lutheran composer J.S. Bach prepared and rendered so many of his cantatas. It was the first series of its kind in the western hemisphere.

Now in its 54th Season [2021-2022], Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity continues to present Bach’s cantatas and other great masterworks in the context of traditional Lutheran Evening Prayer services. The Bach Choir, Soloists and Bach Players (on Baroque period instruments) are composed of professional musicians from the New York region and are directed by Director of Music Anthony Blake Clark. Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity has been named "A Cultural Landmark" by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, and has been the recipient of two Grammy nominations.

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36th Season
2003-2004

37th Season
2004-2005

38th Season
2005-2006

39th Season
2006-2007

40th Season
2007-2008

Schedule

Schedule

Schedule

Schedule

Schedule

41st Season
2008-2009

42nd Season
2009-2010

 43rd Season
2010-2011

Schedule

Schedule

 Schedule  

Apr 25, 2004
Coffee & Peasant Cantatas

Apr 5, 2009

Jul 26, 2009

Mar 21, 2010
St. John Passion


Bach Sommerfest NYC
Jul 2008

Bach Sommerfest NYC
Jul 2010

Programme

 

Sources:
Tobin Schmuck - Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity (January 2010, September 2010)
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity on Facebook
Diane Meredith Belcher (October 2021)

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (November 2009 - October 2021)

Frederick Grimes: Short Biography | Ensembles: The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Orchestra
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works | Recordings of Instrumental Works
Bach Cantata Series:
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity: Bach Cantata Series

Rick Erickson: Short Biography | Ensembles: The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Orchestra
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Cantata Series:
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity: Bach Cantata Series

Donald Meineke: Short Biography | Ensembles: The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Orchestra
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Cantata Series:
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity: Bach Cantata Series

Diane Meredith Belcher: Short Biography | Ensembles: The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Orchestra
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Bach Cantata Series:
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity: Bach Cantata Series

Anthony Blake Clark: Short Biography | Ensembles: The Holy Trinity Bach Choir & Orchestra
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Bach Cantata Series:
Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity: Bach Cantata Series


Bach Festivals & Cantata Series: Main Page: Countries A-I | Page 2: Countries J-Z | Schedule of Concerts of Bach's Vocal Works
Links to Bach Festivals | Links to Bach Organizations & Societies | Discussions of Bach Festivals & Cantata Concerts
Major Bach Events: Year 2020 | Year 2019 | Year 2018 | Year 2017 | Year 2016 | Year 2015 | Year 2014 | Year 2013 | Year 2012 | Year 2011 | Year 2010 | Year 2009




 

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