The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Bach Cantata Vespers commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (1517-2017)
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Bach Cantata Vespers Service
10:00 AM.A Vespers service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation providing the opportunity to hear Bach's Lutheran-inspired music in its liturgical setting. Read more Audio
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BACH: Motet, Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf BWV226
10:00 AM.Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Chiesa Ensemble/Cantor Rick Erickson Recorded 29 October 2017, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul by RNZ Concert Date and time of broadcast: 2017-11-19 10:00 Read more Audio
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BACH: Cantata, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV80
10:00 AM.Anna Sedcole (soprano), Rebecca Woodmore (mezzo), John Beaglehole (tenor), David Morriss (bass), Chiesa Ensemble, Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul/Cantor Rick Erickson. Read more Audio
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BACH: Violin Concerto in E BWV1042
10:00 AM.Anna van der Zee (violin), Rick Erickson (harpsichord), Chiesa Ensemble. Read more Audio
On 31 October 1517 - Reformation Day - Dr Martin Luther nailed his 'Ninety-five theses on the power and efficacy of Indulgences' to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. And so began the Protestant Reformation.
Throughout 2017, the Lutheran Church of New Zealand marked the 500th anniversary in various ways including this Vespers Service featuring the music of JS Bach. Lutheran Cantor Rick Erickson came from the USA to lead the Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, the Chiesa Ensemble and soloists. The Presiding Minister is Bishop Mark Whitfield.
Recorded in Wellington Cathedral of St Paul by RNZ