Bach Advent Concert
Bach Advent Concert - 27th of November at 17hrs.
The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja and Brák Baroque ensemble invite you to a concert on the first Sunday of Advent, with a diverse program by J.S. Bach. The concert starts off with three organ preludes over the hymn Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. After the organ preludes comes the motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden before Brák takes the spotlight, performing Bach’s beloved Violin concerto in a-minor with soloist Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir. The concert ends with Bach’s famous Advent cantata: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 61) where Brák, The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja and vocal soloists join hands in a musical celebration, invoking the spirit of the Advent season.
Everyone is welcome!
Tickets are available at the entrance and on https://tix.is/is/event/
Admission ISK 4.000
Performers
The Choir of Hallgrímskirkja
Brák Baroque Ensemble
Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir, violin solo
Björn Steinar Sólbergsson, organ
Steinar Logi Helgason, conductor
Harpa Ósk Björnsdóttir, soprano
Eggert Reginn Kjartansson, tenor
Fjölnir Ólafsson, baritone
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Trio super: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
Johann Sebastian Bach
Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin Concert in a-minor, BWV 1041
Johann Sebastian Bach
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61