Bach Cantata Vespers 2017 Photo: RNZ/David McCaw
A Vespers service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation providing the opportunity to hear Bach's Lutheran-inspired music in its liturgical setting.
Music includes Bach's Motet, Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf BWV226; Cantata, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV80; Violin Concerto in E BWV1042.
Anna van der Zee (violin), Anna Sedcole (soprano), Rebecca Woodmore (mezzo), John Beaglehole (tenor), David Morriss (bass), Chiesa Ensemble, Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul/Cantor Rick Erickson.
Presiding Minister: Bishop Mark Whitfield
Preacher: Pastor Jim Pietsch.
Recorded 29 October 2017, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul by RNZ Concert.
Producer: David McCaw
Engineer: Graham Kennedy
MUSIC INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE
Organ Prelude Bach: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV720
Processional Hymn Nicolai: O Holy Spirit, enter in
Hymn Cherwien: Behold, unveiled the vesper skies
Psalm 141 Erickson: Let my prayer rise before Thee as incense
Psalm 46 Hassler: God is our refuge and strength
Motet Bach: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf BWV226
Magnificat Gastoldi: My soul rejoices
Cantata for Reformation Day Bach: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV80
Prayer Whitfield: The Evening Prayer of Martin Luther
Recessional Hymn Luther: A Mighty Fortress is our God
Postlude Bach: Violin Concerto in E BWV1042
Rick Erickson Photo: @Kevin McGowan Photography-HoustonTX
