Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
St Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellington: Bach Cantata Vespers

Name:

Bach Cantata Vespers

Location:

Wellington, New Zealand

Venues:

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 12 King Street, Mt Cook, Wellington

Years:

Since 2007 ?

Months:

Abour 5 concerts a year

Artistic Director:

Musical Director: Richard Apperley (since 2012)
Presiding Minister and Cantor: Mark Whitfield

Ensembles:

Musica Lyrica (2007-2011)
Ensemble Abendmusik (2012)

Website:

Richard Apperley (Official Website)
St Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellington (Lutheran Church of New Zealand)
Bach Cantata Vespers - Wellington, New Zealand on Facebook

History & Mission:

The Bach Cantata Series at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellington, presents Lutheran cantatas (primarily by Bach) in a liturgical setting. The Bach Cantatas are performed as part of a Lutheran Vespers liturgy at 5.00pm on the Saturday before the Sunday of the cantata appointment. In 2012 the music is led by the newly formed Ensemble Abendmusik, directed by Richard Apperley.

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