There could be no better way to conclude our year than to present Monteverdi’s great Mass of Thanksgiving, written in the year 1631 after plague had once again ravaged Europe. Great art comes from great hardship, and in presenting this work, we acknowledge the great hardship we as the human race have collectively endured over the last two years of our lives. We give thanks to Monteverdi whose selfless act of composition has given us this heartfelt and consoling work. Part 1 of our program begins in Italy with Monteverdi, interposed with works by other titans of the Venetian Renaissance, Merula and Gabrieli.
Part 2 takes us on a journey to Germany through the music of Heinrich Schütz, Monteverdi’s great pupil and teacher of J.S. Bach. We end the year with the one composer who is our greatest inspiration, and whose ability to console and bring joy surpasses all others. J.S. Bach’s mighty Christmas Cantata ‘Christen, ätzet diesen Tag’ BWV 63 is a true celebration of the spirit of Christmas and thanksgiving.
Sunday 13th November 2022 at 2.30pm
Our Lady of Dolours Church, Chatswood
Monday 14th November 2022 at 7.00pm
City Recital Hall
Tickets available at bachakademieaustralia.com.au
telephone 1300-785-377 (Chatswood)
telephone 02-8256-2222 (City Recital Hall)
Wonderful, remarkable..