A unique collaboration between outstanding young musicians and an expert on the music of J.S. Bach, the Gamut Bach Ensemble prides itself on stylistically sensitive, earnest, and insightful performances. Returning for its 10th PCMS appearance, the Ensemble, directed by Koji Otsuki, embarks on its annual program of cantatas in the luminous Church of the Holy Trinity.
Audrey Fernandez-Fraser, soprano; Rebecca Ringle Kamarei, mezzo-soprano; James Reese, tenor; Edmund Milly, baritone; Daniel Matsukawa, bassoon; Emilie-Anne Gendron & Stephanie Zyzak, violin; Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt & Shizuka Inoue, viola; Zachary Mowitz, cello; Nathaniel West, double bass; Jonathan Oddie, organ; Koji Otsuki, director
Bach: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150
Bach: Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196
Bach: Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange, BWV 155
Bach: O heilges Geist- und Wasserbad, BWV 165
Bach: Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4
Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (including intermission)