Evensong: Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata 140, Sleepers, wake

Schedule

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom | York, EN

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The Choir of York Minster gives its traditional annual performance of Bach’s popular Cantata 140, ‘Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme’ (Sleepers, wake), with orchestral accompaniment at Evensong for the Sunday next before Advent.
Entry to the service is free, with no booking required.
This service will also be livestreamed via our YouTube channel and on our website.
Doors will open at 3.30pm.
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YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom

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