Bach Festivals & Cantata Series: Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten

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Bach Festivals & Cantata Series Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten
Name:	Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten (UBCD)
Location:	Utrecht, the Netherlands
Venues:	Geertekerk, Utrecht
Years:	Since 1967 (Cantata Series)
Months:	In each first weekend of the month, except July and August
Artistic Director:	Conductors from 1967 till now in chronological order: Wouter van Haaften Bob Brouwer Jaap Hillen Jos van Veldhoven Jos Vermunt Marijke van Klaveren Johan Rooze Gijs Leenaars
Ensembles:	koor en orkest Bachcantatediensten
Website:	Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten
History & Mission:	The UBCD has one of the longest traditions in the Netherlands. Each first Sunday of the month (excepting those in the Summer holiday season) you can hear J.S. Bach's Church music being performed in the Church Geertekerk in Utrecht at 7.30 p.m. The performance has a mixed character, between a concert and a church service. Admission is free, although there is a voluntary retiring collection. The performance of the cantata itself is preceded by an introductory meditation touching upon the text of the cantata. The audience may join in the singing of the four-part closing chorale. Anyone can join the orchestra or the choir. No membership fee is required, but voluntary donations are very much appreciated. This has been UBCD's motto since 1967, and it still is.
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