Rediscovered Bach

Join us for a captivating evening that honors a remarkable achievement in Baroque music scholarship! ✨ Experience the magnificent sounds of the Fritts-Richards baroque organ at St. Alphonsus as we unveil two newly authenticated organ masterpieces by the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach:

• Chaconne and Fugue in D minor, BWV 1178
• Chaconne in G minor, BWV 1179

These extraordinary works were recently discovered in a manuscript at the Royal Library of Belgium by esteemed Bach researcher Peter Wollny and attributed to Bach after extensive research.

The evening will also feature a selection of works for violin and organ:

• Prelude on Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott - Franz Tunder
• Two settings of Christ lag in todesbanden - Georg Böhm
• Sonata in E minor for violin and continuo, BWV 1023 - JS Bach
• Sonata in G major for violin and obbligato harpsichord, BWV 1019 - JS Bach

About the Fritts-Richards Organ

The stunning organ at St. Alphonsus was crafted by Fritts-Richards Organ Builders in Tacoma, Washington. Its design reflects the grandeur of early Dutch and German organs, embodying the zenith of the instrument’s evolution, inspired by the 16th-century organ of Hendrick Niehoff at Brouwershaven, The Netherlands.

💰 FREE Registration Required - Donations Accepted

Featuring:
Henry Lebedinsky on organ
Tekla Cunningham on baroque violin

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