4 sep Jacobikerk 17:00

Vox Luminis

Where did Johann Sebastian Bach draw his inspiration from? Das Altbachische Archiv offers a fascinating look into the world of the Bach family before the famed composer. In two concerts, Vox Luminis presents a selection of motetets reflecting the rich tradition of 17th-century Baroque music – music that Johann Sebastian himself cherished.

Programme

Johann Bach

Sei nun wieder zufrieden
Unser Leben ist ein Schatten
Weint nicht um meinen Tod

1604-1673
Johann Christoph Bach

Der Gerechte, ob er gleich zu zeitlich stirbt
Der Mensch, vom Weibe geboren
Sei getreu bis in den Tod

1642-1703
Johann Michael Bach

Halt, was du hast
Ich weiss, dass mein Erlöser lebet
Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe
Herr, ich warte auf dein Heil
Unser Leben währet siebenzig Jahr
Herr, du lässest mich erfahren
Dem Menschen ist gesetzt, einmal zu sterben

1648-1694
Johann Christoph Bach

Aria: Mit Weinen hebt sichs an
Ich lasse dich nicht, BWV Anh. 159
Programme subject to change

Musicians

Vox Luminis
Lionel Meunier bass, musical direction

Jacobikerk

Sint Jacobsstraat 171
3511 BP Utrecht

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The ensemble Vox Luminis, consisting of a very international cast of soloists, focuses on vocal music written between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Most of the group met at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. The ensemble operates independently but also collaborates with instrumental groups such as Les Muffatti. Their CDs on the Ricercar label have been received with enthusiasm, including Schütz’ Musikalische Exequien, and English Royal Funeral Music, with works by Purcell and others. Vox Luminis was artist in residence during the Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht of 2015.  