2023 - 24 Season
Simone Dinnerstein: Bach | Mozart | Glass
Sept 23, 2023, 7.00 pm
Simone Dinnerstein with Emmanuel Music
Laurie Olinder, Video Installation
Distler Hall at Tufts University
Bach Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Mozart Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467
Glass Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Join us for a special evening of music as we explore the lasting influence of Johann Sebastian Bach. Following the resounding success of Emmanuel Music's collaboration with Simone Dinnerstein in June 2022, we are delighted to welcome her back to present these three keyboard concerti by Bach, Mozart, and Glass with visual counterpoint in the form of an abstract video journey by artist Laurie Olinder. We will trace the ways in which Bach's music has influenced and been interpreted in dialogue with other composers across space and time.
Bach's Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052, is a soaring and majestic work that showcases the composer's mastery of counterpoint. Mozart's Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467, is a sparkling and elegant work that regularly delights audiences of all ages. A rare treat, Philip Glass' Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra is a seldom-performed work based on traditional Austrian folk music, Volkslied.
Mozart Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467
Glass Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Join us for a special evening of music as we explore the lasting influence of Johann Sebastian Bach. Following the resounding success of Emmanuel Music's collaboration with Simone Dinnerstein in June 2022, we are delighted to welcome her back to present these three keyboard concerti by Bach, Mozart, and Glass with visual counterpoint in the form of an abstract video journey by artist Laurie Olinder. We will trace the ways in which Bach's music has influenced and been interpreted in dialogue with other composers across space and time.
Bach's Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052, is a soaring and majestic work that showcases the composer's mastery of counterpoint. Mozart's Piano Concerto in C Major, K. 467, is a sparkling and elegant work that regularly delights audiences of all ages. A rare treat, Philip Glass' Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra is a seldom-performed work based on traditional Austrian folk music, Volkslied.
Cantata Series
Sept 24, 2023 - May 12, 2024
Sunday Mornings at Emmanuel Church
The core of our founding, Emmanuel Music presents a different cantata each Sunday, typically by J.S. Bach, as part of the worship service at Emmanuel Church. All are welcome to attend the church service which starts at 10:00am, and/or the cantata presentation which usually begins around 11:00am.
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Christmas at Emmanuel
December 17, 2023, 4.00 pm
Britten Saint Nicolas, op. 42 - Charles Blandy, Nicolas
Bach Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65
Woody as thou on snow - Commissioned motet premiere
Join Emmanuel Music, along with Cambridge Common Voices and the Boston Children's Choir, for an opulent celebration of the holiday season, centered around Benjamin Britten’s dramatic cantata, inspired by Saint Nicolas’ legendary care for the poor and oppressed. Set against the lush horns and arias of Bach’s Epiphanytide cantata, Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65, we link holiday traditions old and new with a newly commissioned motet by Jonathan Woody, inspired by its accompanying program.
The Bach Institute Intensive: Bach's Time
January 4 - 15, 2024
Emmanuel Church
During the BI January Intensive we invite a group of auditioned talented young musicians for a 10-day exploration of Bach's marvelous cantata repertoire, including lectures, masterclasses, open rehearsals, and stimulating conversations. Bach's music is fully alive at Emmanuel Music; come watch us play in our living laboratory, testing and examining sound, text, and structure to discover the underlying messages in the music.
Lindsey Chapel Series
February 15 - March 21, 2024
Emmanuel Church
Our popular Lindsey Chapel Series provides free performances by solo musicians and small ensembles from 12:00–1:00pm on Thursdays, both in-person and streaming live, throughout Lent. This year we present the complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin of J. S. Bach performed by six extraordinary Boston violinists. Experience the architectural beauty and intimate acoustics of one of the most beautiful Lady Chapels in the country.
Nina Simone and Bach:
A Connection of Two Geniuses
Thursday March 7th, 2024 at 6:30pm
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Music is committed to finding new and creative ways for our audiences and musicians to engage with artistic, spiritual, and humanistic aspects of the music of J.S. Bach as a living laboratory of his music through our performances, teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activities. We will be premiering in Boston in March a performance mixing the jazz sounds of Nina Simone and the classical music of Bach “A Connection of Two Geniuses.”
Emmanuel Music is committed to finding new and creative ways for our audiences and musicians to engage with artistic, spiritual, and humanistic aspects of the music of J.S. Bach as a living laboratory of his music through our performances, teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activities. We will be premiering in Boston in March a performance mixing the jazz sounds of Nina Simone and the classical music of Bach “A Connection of Two Geniuses.”
St. Matthew Passion
March 23, 2024, 4.00 pm
Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Jonas Budris, Evangelist
David McFerrin, Jesus
with St. Paul's Choir School
Emmanuel Music presents Bach’s towering masterpiece, considered by some to be the greatest achievement in Western music: the St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. Profoundly beautiful, dramatic, and compelling, the Matthew Passion expresses our human condition and our capacity for hate, love, and transcendence like no other work.
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Jonas Budris, Evangelist
David McFerrin, Jesus
with St. Paul's Choir School
Emmanuel Music presents Bach’s towering masterpiece, considered by some to be the greatest achievement in Western music: the St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. Profoundly beautiful, dramatic, and compelling, the Matthew Passion expresses our human condition and our capacity for hate, love, and transcendence like no other work.
Prelude Becomes Present - Bach to Schumann to Nemtsov
Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Goethe-Institut Boston
Emmanuel Music is proud to partner with our neighbors at the Goethe Institut to present this program, pairing the music of J.S. Bach with that of female and living German composers. One hour in length, this program highlights the artistry of past and present German culture. Light beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Emmanuel Music is proud to partner with our neighbors at the Goethe Institut to present this program, pairing the music of J.S. Bach with that of female and living German composers. One hour in length, this program highlights the artistry of past and present German culture. Light beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Bachfest in Boston
June 5, 2024, 7.00 pm
A Bachfest Leipzig Sendoff Concert
Bach Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94
Epstein commissioned prelude motet
Bach Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101
Harbison commissioned prelude motet Fadensonnen
Bach Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113
Ruehr commissioned prelude motet Your Healing Word
Bach Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137
Wallen commissioned prelude motet
Emmanuel Music goes to Leipzig! We’re deeply honored to have been invited to participate in this global celebration of Bach, and wish we could take all our Boston friends with us. Before we head to BachFest in Germany, we want to share the experience of BachFest — with some added benefits — for our local audience. Experience our program of four Bach cantatas, accompanied by newly commissioned motets inspired by each of the Bach works. Emmanuel Music continues our mission of serving as a living laboratory of Bach, both at home and abroad.
Bach Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94
Epstein commissioned prelude motet
Bach Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101
Harbison commissioned prelude motet Fadensonnen
Bach Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113
Ruehr commissioned prelude motet Your Healing Word
Bach Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137
Wallen commissioned prelude motet
Emmanuel Music goes to Leipzig! We’re deeply honored to have been invited to participate in this global celebration of Bach, and wish we could take all our Boston friends with us. Before we head to BachFest in Germany, we want to share the experience of BachFest — with some added benefits — for our local audience. Experience our program of four Bach cantatas, accompanied by newly commissioned motets inspired by each of the Bach works. Emmanuel Music continues our mission of serving as a living laboratory of Bach, both at home and abroad.