Bach By Candlelight
Schedule
Mon Feb 02 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson | Nelson, NE
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Johann Sebastian BachConcerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor, BWV 1060 – Robert Orr (oboe), Yuka Eguchi (violin), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra
Aria “Es dünket mich, ich seh dich kommen” from Cantata BWV 175 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Daniel McDonough (cello), Phoebe Russell (double bass), Kemp English (chamber organ)
Aria “Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken”, from St. John Passion BWV 245 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Mélanie Clapiès and Meg Freivogel (violins), Martin Smith (cello), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra
Aria “Ich eile, die Lehren des Lebens zu hören” from Cantata BWV 148 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Daniel McDonough (cello), Kemp English (harpsichord)
Italian Concerto BWV971 – Kemp English (harpsichord)
Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552 – Paul Chan (organ)
Aria “Seht, Seht, wie reisst, wie Bricht, wie fällt” from Cantata BWV 92 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Kemp English (chamber organ), Adam Festival Orchestra
Aria “Ich Armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht”, BWV 55 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Robert Orr (oboe d’amore), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra, Chroma Choir
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 – Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Kemp English (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra
Adam Festival Orchestra
An exceptional ensemble of festival artists comes together for a luminous evening of Bach, explored through a rich variety of instrumentations and interpretations. From radiant arias and intimate solo works to vibrant concertos, this programme offers both reflection and celebration, set within the serene beauty of Nelson Cathedral.
Violin: Peter Clark, Mélanie Clapiès, Meg Freivogel, Arna Morton, Eden Annersley, Mana Waiariki, Yuka Eguchi
Viola: Liz Freivogel, Gillian Ansell, Tal Amoore
Cello: Martin Smith, Daniel McDonough, Lavinnia Rae
Double bass: Phoebe Russell
Duration: Approx 120 minutes, no interval
Proudly supported by Dorothy & Alastair Kerr
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