Bach Vespers: BWV 170 "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust"

For at least the last eighteen centuries, some formula for prayer at the end of the day has been part of the Christian tradition. While no one knows precisely what the earliest form of Vespers looked like or sounded like, certain themes have managed to endure, including confession, gratitude and light.

The 75+ musicians (playing period instruments) who regularly contribute to Bach Vespers are some of the finest early musicians in the nation. Over fifty years, eight hundred worship services, thousands of candles and two Grammy nominations later, having performed 158 of the 200 extant cantatas, Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity continues this series on many Sunday evenings from October to May.  

Whether you identify as faith-filled or not so sure, Lutheran or Luther-who? you are welcome to participate in the singing, prayer and ritual of Bach Vespers only to the extent you feel comfortable doing so. Welcome. There will always be a place for you here.

Free to attend.