BACH CANTATA VESPERS SERVICES
Herald 500th Reformation Anniversary Celebration
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In anticipation of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, First
Lutheran Church of Boston is pleased to announce a series of Bach Vespers
on Saturday evenings. The Vespers follow a historical order of a typical
eighteenth-century Lutheran church service, inspired by the services
J. S. Bach led as Cantor of the Thomas Church in Leipzig. The Bach Cantata
of the day will be paired with its appropriate Epistle and Gospel readings.
The congregation will also participate in singing hymns.
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The cantatas will be performed by a professional orchestra on period
instruments, soloists, and an auditioned volunteer choir. If you are
interested in joining in singing with us, please let us know!
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All are welcome to join for a wine and cheese reception that follows.
ADMISSION
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF BOSTON
PRESENTS
“We exist to bring the message and example of Jesus Christ to Greater Boston and beyond.”
The FLC Bach Vespers Board: Bálint Karosi–artistic director; Thilo Henkes–president;
Gitta Gilyan–secretary; Eric Davis, Audrey Johnson, Joyce Painter Rice, Cheryl Ryder,
Brigitte Henkes, board members. Joe Krikava, Chris Muskopf
FLC staff: Ingo Dutzmann, Pastor; Bálint Karosi, Minister of Music; John Lindemann, Administrator
299 Berkeley St. Boston, MA 02116
Soli Deo Gloria!
First Lutheran Church of Boston
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There is no admission fee for Vespers services; however,
donations are gratefully accepted to defray the expenses.
BACH
VESPERS
2015-16
To Herald the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
299 Berkeley St. Boston, MA 02116 | 617-536-8851 | www.flc-boston.org | www.flc-bostonmusic.org
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
December 12, 2015 @ 5:00pm
May 7, 2016 @ 5:00pm (TBD)
ADVENT
ASCENSION ORATORIO
Prelude @ 4:30pm: Bálint Karosi, organ
Prelude @ 4:30pm: TBA
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 62: Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland
(Come now, Savior of the gentiles)
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 11: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen
(Praise God in His kingdoms)
Motets from the Florilegium Musicum and Leipziger Gesangbuch
Readings for Ascension Day: Epistle - Acts 1:1-11, Gospel - Mark 16:14-20
Readings for the 1st Sunday in Advent:
Epistle - Romans 13:11-14, Gospel - Matthew 21:1-9
ADDITIONAL CONCERTS AND MUSIC
EVENTS AT FIRST LUTHERAN 2015
September 26, 2015 @ 5:00pm
January 23, 2016 @ 5:00pm
ORDINARY TIME
EPIPHANY
Prelude @ 4:30pm: Kate Arndt, violin
Prelude @ 4:30pm: Allsion Drenkov, cello
October 4, 2015 @ 6:00pm
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 114: Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 111: Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit
(May my God’s will always be done)
(ADMISSION: FREE WILL DONATION)
(Ah, dear Christians, be consoled)
Motets from the Florilegium Musicum
Motets from the Florilegium Musicum and Leipziger Gesangbuch
Readings for the 17th Sunday after Trinity:
Epistle - Ephesians 4:1-6, Gospel - Luke 14:1-11
Readings for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany:
Epistle - Romans 12:17-21, Gospel - Matthew 8:1-13
Marien Kantorei, Lemgo – A visiting choir from Germany
October 21, 2015 @ 8:00pm
(ADMISSION: $15-20)
October 24, 2015 @ 5:00pm
March 19, 2016 @ 5:00pm
REFORMATION
PALM SUNDAY / BOSTON BACH BIRTHDAY
Prelude @ 4:30pm: Jonathan Wessler, organ
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 188: Ich habe meine Zuversicht
(I have put my trust)
BWV 98: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (What God does, is done well)
Readings for the 21st Sunday after Trinity:
Epistle - Ephesians 6:10-17, Gospel - John 4:46-54
Vespers @ 5:00pm: BWV 182: Himmelskoenig sei willkommen
(King of Heaven, welcome)
Organ Recital by Thiemo Jansen, titular organist of the historic
Schittger Organ in Norden, Germany.
October 24, 2015 @ 8:00pm
(ADMISSION: TBA)
Readings for Palm Sunday: Epistle - Philippians 2:5-11/
1 Corinthians 11:23-32, Gospel - Matthew 21:1-9
Canto Armonico, led by Simon Carrington
www.cantoarmonico.org