Johann Sebastian Bach

Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor, BWV 1060 – Robert Orr (oboe), Yuka Eguchi (violin), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra

Aria “Es dünket mich, ich seh dich kommen” from Cantata BWV 175 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Daniel McDonough (cello), Phoebe Russell (double bass), Kemp English (chamber organ)

Aria “Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken”, from St. John Passion BWV 245 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Mélanie Clapiès and Meg Freivogel McDonough (violins), Martin Smith (cello), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra

Aria “Ich eile, die Lehren des Lebens zu hören” from Cantata BWV 148 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Daniel McDonough (cello), Kemp English (harpsichord)

Italian Concerto BWV971 – Kemp English (harpsichord)

Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552 – Paul Chan (organ)

Aria “Seht, Seht, wie reisst, wie Bricht, wie fällt” from Cantata BWV 92 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Kemp English (chamber organ), Adam Festival Orchestra

Aria “Ich Armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht”, BWV 55 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Robert Orr (oboe d’amore), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra, Chroma Choir

Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 – Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra

An exceptional ensemble of festival artists comes together for a luminous evening of Bach, explored through a rich variety of instrumentations and interpretations. From radiant arias and intimate solo works to vibrant concertos, this programme offers both reflection and celebration, set within the serene beauty of Nelson Cathedral.

Adam Festival Orchestra
Violin: Peter Clark, Mélanie Clapiès, Meg Freivogel McDonough, Arna Morton, Eden Annersley, Mana Waiariki, Yuka Eguchi
Viola: Liz Freivogel, Gillian Ansell, Tal Amoore
Cello: Martin Smith, Daniel McDonough, Lavinnia Rae
Double bass: Phoebe Russell

Duration: Approx 120 minutes, no interval
Proudly supported by Dorothy & Alastair Kerr