Cambridge Concentus to Perform Final Concert of Season March 8th March 8, 2009

CAMBRIDGE, MA—March 1, 2009—The Cambridge Concentus period ensemble said today it will perform its final concert of the season on March 8th at the First Church in Cambridge. The program pairs J.S. Bach's apocalyptic cantata Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! with the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. The concerto's legendary keyboard part, apocalyptic in its own right, is a perfect opportunity for harpsichordist Leon Schelhase to shine while Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! brilliantly depicts the anticipation of and preparation for the final day of judgement - perhaps a fitting theme for the end of its season:

APOCALYPTIC BACH, J.S. Bach (1685-1750), March 8, 2009 at 3 pm First Church in Cambridge

Fifth Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1050
Leon Schelhase, harpsichord
Teddie Hwang, traverso
Marika Holmqvist, Baroque violin

'Wachet! betet! betet! wachet!' BWV 70
Ulrike Präger, soprano
Thea Lobo, alto
Michael Barrett, tenor
Ulysses Thomas, base

A Wine and Cheese Reception is to follow in the church's Hastings Room. There is free admission, with a suggested donation being $10. The concert takes place at the First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA. Take the Red Line or bus route towards Harvard, walk away from Harvard Square on Garden St. towards the Cambridge Common.

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE CONCENTUS Cambridge Concentus is a period ensemble in residence at First Church in Cambridge, next to Harvard Square. Contacts:
(617) 879-2619
(940) 453-0612
[email protected]

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