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Just Bach Madison
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Contents

Season 1: 2018-2019
Season 3: 2020-2021
Season 4: 2021-2022
Season 5: 2022-2023
Season 6: 2023-2024

Just Bach Madison - Short History
Cheryl Bensman-Rowe - Short Biography
Paul Rowe - Short Biography

Discography

Season 1: 2018-2019


C1-1

Just Bach Madison September 2018 Concert

 
 

Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578
Cantata O heilges Geist- und Wasserbad, BWV 165
Cantata Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Vocal Soloists: Soprano: Sarah Brailey; Mezzo-soprano: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe; Tenor: Wesley Dunnagan; Baritone: Paul Rowe
Paerios-instrument Orchestra: Luke Conklin (Oboe) [BWV 32]; Kangwon Kim (Violin 1); Leanne League (Violin 2); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); James Waldo (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Sep 27, 2018

Audio / TT:

Recorded live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Recorded live by Rich Samuels for WORT-FM
Watch on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 165: Mvt. 1: Aria [S] [3:35]
Cantata BWV 32: Mvt. 1: Aria [S] [5:32]


Season 3: 2020-2021


C3-1

Just Bach Madison September 2020 Concert

Partita for solo violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: Allemanda, Sarabanda, and Giga
Pastorale in F major, BWV 590
Chorale Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (CM: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 99 (all sing)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Marika Fischer Hoyt [welcome & chorale]; Baritone: Alan Muirhead [chorale]
Kangwon Kim (Violin); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

YouTube

Sep 16, 2020

Video / TT: 29:27

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1004, 590, 99/6 [29:27]


C3-2

Just Bach Madison October 2020 Concert

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 146
Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Menuets I & II, Courante
Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: Adagio, Presto
Chorale Denn wer selig dahin fähret (CM: Werde munter, mein Gemüthe) (Mvt. 8) from Cantata BWV 146 (NOT Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele) (all sing)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey [Welcome & Chorale]; Baritone: Alan Muirhead [Chorale]
Sonata à Quattro: Christine Hauptly Annin (Violin) [Sinfonia & Adagio]; Nathan Giglierano (Violin) [Presto]; Leanne League (Violin) [Sinfonia]; Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola) [Sinfonia & Menuets I & II]; Charlie Rasmussen (Cello) [Sinfonia & Courante]
Mark Brampton Smith (Organ) [Sinfonia & Chorale]

YouTube

Oct 21, 2020

Video / TT: 30:29

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 146/1, 1007, 1001, 146/8 [30:29]


C3-3

Just Bach Madison November 2020 Concert

Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ("Double"), BWV 1043
Air ‘on a G String’ from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Chorale Dahero Trotz der Höllen Heer! (Machs mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Güt) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 139 (all sing)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey
Leanne League (Violin); Xavier Pleindoux (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Lindsey Crabb (Cello); John Chappell Stowe (Harpsichord)

YouTube

Nov 18, 2020

Video / TT: 27:17

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1043, 1068, 139/6 [27:17]


C3-4

Just Bach Madison December 2020 Concert

Orgelbüchlein: Four Advent settings
Sonata for solo violin No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005: Largo
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 156, arranged for violin & viola
Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784, arranged for violin & viola
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged for string quartet & organ
Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248: Three Chorales (multi-tracked remotely)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano & Cello: Sarah Brailey
Nathan Giglierano (Violin); Gillian Giglierano (Viola)
Sonata à Quattro: Christine Hauptly Annin (Violin); Leanne League (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello)
Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

YouTube

Dec 16, 2020

Video / TT: 32:54

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1004, 156/1, 784, 248/10, 248: 3 Chorales [32:54]


C3-5

Just Bach Madison Januarty 2021 Concert

Trio Sonata No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528, for solo organ (from a 2017 archival performance from Luther Memorial’s Noon Organ Recital Series)
Trio Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526, arranged for violin, viola & continuo
Chorale Ach Herr, laß dein lieb Engelein (CM: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, O Herr) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 149 (multi-tracked remotely)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach vocal & instrumental ensemble

Soprano & Cello: Sarah Brailey
Kangwon Kim (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Bruce Bengtson (Organ)

YouTube

Jan 20, 2021

Video / TT: 30:03

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 528, 526/ 149/7 [30:03]


C3-6

Just Bach Madison February 2021 Concert

Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019
Chorale Jesu, deine Passion ist mir lauter Freude (CM: Jesu Kreuz, Leiden und Pein) (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 159

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey
Kangwon Kim (Violin); John Chappell Stowe (Harpsichord & Organ)

YouTube

Feb 17, 2021

Video / TT:

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1019, 159/5 [26:47]


C3-7

Just Bach Madison March 2021 Concert

Welcome and Program Overview.
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 35
Sinfonia (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 35
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: Andante, arranged for string quartet
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, arranged for string quartet
Chorale Befiehl du deine Wege (CM: Befiehl du deine Wege (I)), BWV 271

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach vocal & instrumental ensemble

Soprano: Barbara Fischer
Sonata à Quattro: Christine Hauptly Annin (Violin); Aaron Yarmel (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello)
Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

YouTube

Mar 17, 2021

Video / TT: 30:01

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series. This concert also serves as the launch of the 10-day Bach Around The Clock Festival.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 35/1+5, 1047, 1048, 271 [30:01]


C3-8

Just Bach Madison April 2021 Concert

Welcome and Program Overview
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 42
Sonata for flute & continuo No. 5 in E minor, BWV 1034
Chorale Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt (CM: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 104

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey
Linda Pereksta (Flute); Monica Steger (Flute); Marc Vallon (Bassoon); Leanne League (Violin); Aaron Yarmel (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Lindsey Crabb (Cello); Jason Moy (Harpsichord); Andrew Schaeffer (Organ)

YouTube

April 21, 2021

Video / TT: 29:52

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 42/1, 1034, 104/6 [29:52]


C3-9

Just Bach Madison October 2020 Concert

A Program of Highlights from the Season
Welcome
Part I – Fall Semester:
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 146
Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: Mvt 4 Presto
Concerto for 2 violins, strings & continuo in D minor ("Double"), BWV 1043: Mvt. 3 Allegro
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2
Chorale Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (CM: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein (II)) (Mvt. 6 (59) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6
Part II – Spring Semester:
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 35
Trio Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526: Mvt 2 Largo
Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 6 in G major, BWV 1019: Mvt. 5 Allegro
Sonata for flute & continuo No. 5 in E minor, BWV 1034: Mvt. 1 Adagio ma non tanto
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 42
Chorale Ach Herr, laß dein lieb Engelein (CM: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, O Herr) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 149

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey
Kangwon Kim (Violin); Christine Hauptly Annin (Violin); Leanne League (Violin); Xavier Pleindoux (Violin); Nathan Giglierano (Violin); Aaron Yarmel (Violin); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Lindsey Crabb (Cello); Linda Pereksta (Transverse Flute); Monica Steger (Transverse Flute); Marc Vallon (Bassoon); John Chappell Stowe (Harpsichord); Jason Moy (Harpsichord); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ); Bruce Bengtson (Organ)

YouTube

May 19, 2021

Video / TT: 55:20

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Dave Parminter, videographer; Barry Lewis, photographer.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 146/1, 1001/4, 1043/3, 248/10, 248/59, 35/1, 526/2, 1019/5, 1034/1, 42/1, 149/7 [55:20]


Season 4: 2021-2022


C4-1

Just Bach Madison October 2021 Concert

Aria for Alto Komm, du süße Todesstunde (CM: Befiehl du deine Wege (I)) (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 161
Chorale for Soprano Ich, dein betrübtes Kind (Wo soll ich fliehen hin / Auf meinen lieben Gott) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 199
Concerto for harpsichord, 2 recorders, strings & continuo No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057/2
Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Menuet I & II, Gigue
Chorale Der Leib zwar in der Erden (CM: Befiehl du deine Wege (I)) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 161

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Mezzo-soprano: Jessica Schwefel; Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Sigrun Paust (Recorder I); Monica Steger (Recorder II); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Viola); James Waldo (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Sep 15, 2021

Video / TT: 31:59

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 161/1, 199/6, 1057/2, 1008, 161/6 [31:59]


C4-2

Just Bach Madison October 2022 Concert

Aria for Soprano Komm in mein Herzenshaus (Mvt. 4) from Cantata BWV 80
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049
Chorale Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn (CM: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) (Mvt. 8) from Cantata BWV 80

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Cindy Cameron-Fix (Recorder I); Caroline Senn (Recorder II); Nathan Giglierano (Solo Violin); Leanne League (Violin 1); Marika Fischer Hoyt (Violin 2); Micah Behr (Viola); James Waldo (Cello); Jared Stellmacher (Harpsichord)

Just Bach Madison

Oct 20, 2021

Video / TT: 30:01

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 80/4, 1049, 80/8 [30:01]


C4-3

Just Bach Madison November 2021 Concert

WTC 2: Prelude & Fugue No. 5 in D major, BWV 874
Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 2 in D major, BWV 1028, arranged for cello & piano
Chorale Erleucht auch unser Sinn und Herz (Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 116

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Chelsie Propst
James Waldo (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Piano & Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Nov 17, 2021

Video / TT: 34:47

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 874, 1028, 116/6 [34:47]


C4-4

Just Bach Madison December 2021 Concert

Cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Chelsie Propst; Alto: Geoffrey Williams; Tenor: James Mauk; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Keslie Pharis (Oboe I); Andrea Gross Hixon (Oboe II); Nathan Giglierano (Violin I); Madlen Breckbill (Violin II); Micah Behr (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Dec 15, 2021

Video / TT: 29:34

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: Cantata BWV 62 [29:34]


C4-5

Just Bach Madison January 2022 Concert

Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009, arranged for lute
Chorale Erhalt mein Herz im Glauben rein (Herr Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht II) (Mvt. 6), from Cantata BWV 3

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Cameron Welke (Lute)

Just Bach Madison

Jan 19, 2022

Video / TT: 36:45

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1009, 3/6 [36:45]


C4-6

Just Bach Madison February 2022 Concert

Selections from The Well-Tempered-Clavier, Book I:
Prelude & Fugue No. 11 in F major, BWV 856
Prelude & Fugue No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857
Prelude & Fugue No. 15 in G major, BWV 860
Prelude & Fugue No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861
Prelude & Fugue No. 23 in B major, BWV 868
Prelude & Fugue No. 24 in B minor, BWV 869
Chorale Ich bitt, o Herr, aus Herzens Grund (CM: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt) (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 18

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Trevor Stephenson (Harpsichord)

Just Bach Madison

Feb 16, 2022

Video / TT: 42:39

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 856, 857, 860, 861, 868, 869, 18/5 [42:39]


C4-7

Just Bach Madison March 2022 Concert

Sonata for violin & keyboard No. 2 in A major, BWV 1015
Aria for Bass Komm, süßes Kreuz, so will ich sagen (Mvt. 57) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244
Aria for Soprano Weil die wollenreichen Herden (Mvt. 13) from Cantata BWV 208
Chorale Wehat dich so geschlagen (CM: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen) (Mvt. 11) from Johannes-Passion BWV 245

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Bass: Ryne Cherry; Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Kangwon Kim (Violin); Charlie Rasmussen (Viol); James Waldo (Cello); Tami Morse (Harpsichord & Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Mar 16, 2022

Video / TT:

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1015, 244/57, 208/13, 245/11 [32:53[


C4-8

Just Bach Madison April 2022 Concert

Bach Chorale Showdown Final Four:
Ein fest Burg ist unser Gott/A Mighty Fortress is our God
Herzlich tut mich verlangen/My heart is filled with longing
Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen/Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
Chorale Prelude Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (II), BWV 687
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir/Out of the depths I cry to you
Cantata Der Friede sei mit dir, BWV 158

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Bass: Ryne Cherry; Soprano: Chelsie Propst
Leanne League (Violin); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Jared Stellmacher (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Apr 20, 2022

Video / TT: 37:44

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: Chorale Preludes, BWV 158 [37:44]


C4-9

Just Bach Madison May 2022 Concert

Prelude & Fugue in E flat major ("St. Anne"), BWV 552: Prelude
Trio Sonata No. 5 in C major, BWV 529: I. Allegro
Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Sarabande, Bourree I & II, Gigue
Chorale Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende! (CM: Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 166

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Singer: Alan Muirhead (Chorale)
Jared Stellmacher (Organ); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello)

Just Bach Madison

May 18, 2022

Video / TT: 35:57

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 552/1, 529/1, 1010, 166/6 [35:57]


Season 5: 2022-2023


C5-1

Just Bach Madison October 2022 Concert

Chorale Prelude Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
Duet for Soprano & Bass Der ewig reiche Gott (Mvt. 2) from Cantata BWV 192
Recitative for Bass Gottlob, wir wissen den rechten Weg zur Seligkeit (Mvt. 4) from Cantata BWV 79
Aria - Duet for Soprano & Bass Gott, ach Gott, verlass die Deinen (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 79
Aria for Bass w/ Chorale for Soprano Alles, was von Gott geboren (CM: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) (Mvt. 2) from Cantata BWV 80
Chorale Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn (CM: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) (Mvt. 8) from Cantata BWV 80

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Julia Rottmayer; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Keslie Pharis (Oboe); Leanne League (Violin); Micah Behr (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Oct 19, 2022

Video / TT: 25:05

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 720, 192/2, 79/4+5, 80/2+8 [25:05]


C5-2

Just Bach Madison November 2022 Concert

 

Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067
Chorale Führ auch mein Herz und Sinn (CM: Wo soll ich fliehen hin / Auf meinen lieben Gott) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 163

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Baritone: Alan Muirhead
Linda Pereksta (Flute); Nathan Giglierano (Violin 1); Leanne Kelso (Violin 2); Micah Behr (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Trevor Stephenson (Harpsichord)

Just Bach Madison

Nov 16, 2022

Video / TT: 28:14

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1067, 163/6 [28:14]


C5-3

Just Bach Madison December 2022 Concert

 

Chorale Prelude Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (II), BWV 659
Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen Trieben (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1
Musical OffBWV 1079: Canon à 2 violini in unisono
Cantata/Aria for Alto Bekennen will ich seinen Namen, BWV 200
Recitative for Alto Ich will, mein Gott, dir frei heraus bekennen (Mvt. 4) from Cantata BWV 132
Aria for Alto Christi Glieder, ach bedenket (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 132
Chorale Lob sei Gott, dem Vater, g'ton (CM: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland) (Mvt. 8) from Cantata BWV 36

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Mezzo-soprano: Britt Brown
Leanne Kelso (Violin); Nathan Giglierano (Violin); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Jared Stellmacher (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Dec 14, 2022

Video / TT: 30:36

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 659, 248/4, 1079/Canon, 200, 132/4+5, 36/8 [30:36]


C5-4

Just Bach Madison January 2023 Concert

 

Chorale Prelude Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (I), BWV 614
Chorale Prelude Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (I), BWV 638
Chorale Prelude In dir ist Freude, BWV 615
Aria for Bass Gelobet sei der Herr (Mvt. 2) from Cantata BWV 129
Recitative for Bass Die Eigenliebe schmeichelt sich! (Mvt. 4) from Cantata BWV 185
Aria for Bass Das ist der Christen Kunst (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 185
Recitative for Bass Die Knechtsgestalt, die Not, der Mangel (Mvt. 2) from Cantata BWV 186
Aria for Bass Bist du, der mir helfen soll (Mvt. 3) from Cantata BWV 186
Chorale Ei nun, mein Gott, so fall ich dir (CM: Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 65 (audience sing-along)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Baritone: Ryne Cherry
Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Jan 18, 2023

Video / TT: 28:20

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 614, 638, 615, 129/2, 185/4+5, 186/2+3, 65/7 [28:20]


C5-5

Just Bach Madison February 2023 Concert

 

Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011, adapted for viol by Paolo Pandolfo
Chorale Es ist das Heil und selig Licht (CM: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin) (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 83 (audience sing-along)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Baritone: Ryne Cherry
Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Andrew Shaeffer (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Feb 15, 2023

Video / TT: 39:21

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 1011, 83/5 [39:21]


C5-6

Just Bach Madison March 2023 Concert

 

Motet Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
Chorale Jesu Meine Freude (CM: Jesu, meine Freude) BWV 358 (audience participation is encouraged)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano 1: Kristin Knutson; Soprano 2: Sarah Brailey; Alto: Geoffrey Williams; Tenor: Steven Wilson; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Thomas Heidenreich (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Mar 8, 2023

Video / TT: 34:56

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 227, 358 [34:56]


C5-7

Just Bach Madison April 2023 Concert

 

D. Buxtehude: Cantata: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BuxWV 76
J.S. Bach: Cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (Actus tragicus)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Jeni Houser; Alto: Britt Brown; Tenor: David Blalock; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Mary Halverson Waldo (Recorder); Andrew Waldo (Recorder); James Waldo (Cello); Eric Miller (Viola da gamba); Charlie Rasmussen (Viola da gamba); Jared Stellmacher (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Apr 19, 2023

Video / TT: [39:49]

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BuxWV 76, BWV 106 [39:49]


Season 6: 2023-2024


C6-1

Just Bach Madison September 2023 Concert

 

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 18
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051
Chorale Ich rief dem Herrn in meiner Not (CM: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her) (Mvt. 4) from Cantata BWV 117 (Audience sing-along chorale)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Baritone: Ryne Cherry
Derek Reeves (Viola 1); Micah Behr (Viola 2); Anton TenWolde (Cello Solo); Eric Miller (Viola da gamba); Charlie Rasmussen (Viola da gamba); Phillip Serna (Violone); Daniel Sullivan (Harpsichord)

Just Bach Madison

Sep 20, 2023

Video / TT: 30:42

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 18/1, 1051, 117/4 [30:42]


C6-2

Just Bach Madison October 2023 Concert

 

D. Buxtehude: Cantata Herr wenn ich nur dich hab, BuxWV 38
J.S. Bach: Recitative for Alto Der Herr ist noch und nimmer nicht (Mvt. 5): from Cantata BWV 117
J.S. Bach: Aria for Bass Wenn Trost und Hülf ermangeln muss (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 117
J.S. Bach: Cantata O heilges Geist – und Wasserbad, BWV 165, including Audience sing-along chorale

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Amanda Lauricella; Alto: Jessica Schwefel; Tenor: John Bragle; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Nathan Giglierano (Violin); Benjamin Lenzmeier (Violin); Micah Behr (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Brian Ellingboe (Bassoon); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Oct 18, 2023

Video / TT: 30:42

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BuxWV 38, BWV 117/5+6, 165 [30:52]


C6-3

Just Bach Madison November 2023 Concert

 

Selections from The Well-Tempered-Clavier, Book I:
Prelude & Fugue No. 11 in F major, BWV 856
Prelude & Fugue No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857
English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810
Chorale Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele (CM: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 70 (audience sing-along chorale)

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Baritone: Bass: Ryne Cherry
Sean Kleve (Harpsichord); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello)

Just Bach Madison

Nov 15, 2023

Video / TT: 30:42

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 856, 856, 810, 70/7 [41:34]


C6-4

Just Bach Madison Season 6: December 2023 Concert

 

Christian Geist: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
G.P. Telemann: Erwachet zum Kriegen, TWV 1:481
G.P. Telemann: Halt ein mit deinem Wetterstrahle, TWV 1:715
26:29: D. Buxtehude: Fürchtet Euch Nicht, BuxWV 30
33:39: J.S. Bach: Chorale Ertöt uns durch deine gute (CM: Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn) (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 132

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Sarah Brailey; Baritone: Paul Rowe
Nathan Giglierano (Violin); Benjamin Lenzmeier (Violin); Charlie Rasmussen (Viola da gamba); Jared Stellmacher (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Dec 6, 2023

Video / TT: 36:18

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: C. Geist, TWV 1:481, TWV 1:715, BuxWV 30, BWV 132/6 [36:18]


C6-5

Just Bach Madison Season 6: January 2024 Concert

J.S. Bach:
Chorale Prelude Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist (I), BWV 671 (from Clavierübung III)
Recitative for Soprano Die Welt wird wieder neu (Mvt. 2) & Aria for Soprano Phoebus eilt mit Schnellen Pferden (Mvt. 3) from Cantata BWV 202
Aria for Soprano Öffne dich, mein ganzes Herze (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 61
Aria for Soprano Höchster, mache deine Güte (Mvt. 3) from Cantata BWV 51
Aria-Duet for Bass & Soprano Den soll mein Lorbeer schützend decken (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 207
Chorale Ob sichs anließ, als wollt er nich (CM: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her) (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 155

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Kristin Knutson-Berka; Baritone: Ryne Cherry
Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Jan 17, 2024

Video / TT: 32:35

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: BWV 671, 202/2+3, 61/5, 51/3, 207/5, 155/5 [32:35]


C6-6

Just Bach Madison Season 6: February 2024 Concert

 

02:56-27:10: Selections from Die Kunst der Fuge BWV 1080: Contrapunctus I, Contrapunctus II, Contrapunctus III, Contrapunctus VI in Stile francese, Contrapunctus X, Contrapunctus XII Rectus and Inversus [24:14]
28:50-31:09: Chorale Ich bitt, o Herr, aus Herzens Grund (CM: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt) (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 18 [2:19]

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Phillip Serna (Treble Viol); Eric Miller (Tenor Viol); Martha Vallon (Bass Viol); Charlie Rasmussen (Bass Viol)
Baritone: Alan Muirhead

Just Bach Madison

Feb 21, 2024

Video / TT: 31:53

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert:BWV 108: Selections, BWV 18/5 [31:53]


C6-7

Just Bach Madison Season 6: March 2024 Concert

 

05:24-12:28: D. Buxtehude: Cantata Der Herr ist mit mir, BuxWV 15 [7:04]
12:58-25:00: J.S. Bach: Cantata Der Herr Denket an uns, BWV 196 [12:02]
26:27-28:13: J.S. Bach: Chorale Wer hat dich so geschlagen (CM: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen) (Mvt. 37) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [1:46]

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe

Just Bach Madison

Soprano: Amanda Lauricella; Alto: Geoffrey Williams; Tenor: John Bragle; Bass: Ryne Cherry
Kangwon Kim (Violin); Benjamin Lenzmeier (Violin); Micah Behr (Viola); Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Bruce Bengtson (Organ)

Just Bach Madison

Mar 6, 2024

Video / TT: 29:03

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: D. Buxtehude: BuxWV 15; J.S. Bach: BWV 196, 244/37 [29:03]


C6-8

Just Bach Season 6: April 2024 Concert BWV230 Lobet den Herrn BWV Ahn. 159 Ich lasse dich nicht

 

02:55-09:20: J.S. Bach: Motet Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden, BWV 230 [6:25]
09:48-14:10: Johann Christoph Bach: Motet Fürchte dich nicht [4:22]
14:42-16:50: Johann Michael Bach: Motet Ich weiß daß mein Erlöser lebt [2:08]
19:24-20:50: J.S. Bach: Chorale Dir, Jesu, gottes Sohn, sei Preis, BWV 421 (CM: Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz) [1:26]
21:10-26:55: J.S. Bach: Motet Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn, BWV 1165=Anh 159 [5:45]

Founders & Co-Artistic Directors: Cheryl Bensman-Rowe & Paul Rowe
Concert Director: Ryne Cherry

Just Bach Madison

Musicians: Soprano: Sarah Brailey; Soprano: Amanda Lauricella; Alto: Geoffrey Williams; Tenor: Steven Wilson; Tenor: John Bragle; Bass: Ryne Cherry; Bass: Paul Rowe
Charlie Rasmussen (Cello); Mark Brampton Smith (Organ)
UW-Madison student musicians: Soprano: Liz Olson; Soprano: Emma Hatch; Alto: Dani Ewing; Alto: Lydia Jewell; Tenor: Ryan Nash; Bass: Eric Luebke

Just Bach Madison

Apr 24, 2024

Video / TT: 27:55

Recorded & filmed live at Luther Memorial Church, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Just Bach Madison Concert Series.
Watch on YouTube:
Full Concert: J.S. Bach: BWV 230; J. Christoph Bach: Motet; J.M. Bach: Motet; J.S. Bach: BWV 421, BWV 1165=Anh 159 [27:55]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (November 2023 - April 2024)

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