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Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest
Bach Cantata Vespers |
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Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers |
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Location: |
River Forest, Illinos, USA |
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Venues: |
Grace Lutheran Church - 7300 Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 |
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Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest |
The original organ at Grace Lutheran Church, an E. M. Skinner instrument, was installed in 1931; rebuilt in 1956 by Schlicker Organ Company; rebuilt in 1986 by Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders |
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The organ at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest [8222] |
The organ at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest [8255] |
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The organ at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest [8259] |
Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest (© Michael D. Costello) |
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Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus, Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest (© Lucy Bouman) |
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Years: |
Since 1971 (Cantata Series) |
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Months: |
September - May (10 concerts a year; in each concert one cantata/work is performed) |
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Artistic Director: |
Paul Bouman (1971-1983)
Carl Schalk (assistant director - 1971-1997)
John Folkening (1984-2000)
Jonathan Oblander (2001-2005)
Carl Grapentine (interim director - 2006-2007)
Rev. Michael D. Costello, Cantor (2008-present) |
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Ensembles: |
Grace Lutheran Church Choir & Orchestra
In the early 1970’s Grace choir together with the Chapel Choir and the Kapelle from Concordia shared the task.
Kapelle of Concordia University has appeared as a guest choir singing one cantata in each of the past several years. |
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Website: |
Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Series |
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History & Mission: |
For five decades Grace has offered members, friends of the congregation, and music lovers from the Chicago area the opportunity to experience J.S. Bach’s sacred cantatas as part of a worship service, the setting for which they were originally composed. This tradition continues as the Grace Lutheran Church community celebrates their 50th anniversary season of Bach Cantata Vespers. |
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