The MonteverdiChor München, under the direction of its founder Konrad von Abel, is known for its inspiring concert programmes with a cappella music from all eras. This is also evident in its contribution to the Bachfest 2025, which juxtaposes the chorale motet "Jesu, meine Freude" by Johann Sebastian Bach with English anthems and motets. William Byrd wrote his five-part "Laetentur coeli" in 1580 at the end of the Renaissance. One hundred years later, Henry Purcell, then revered as "Orpheus Britannicus", used expressive chromaticism in "Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry". Works by such diverse masters as Edward Elgar, William Walton, Benjamin Britten and John Rutter offer an insight into the diversity of English choral music in the 20th century. The 1964 motet "Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing" by Herbert Howells was written in memory of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and expresses also his grief about the early death of his own son.
Works by J. S. Bach
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Jesu, meine Freude (BWV 227):
Motette (Trauermusik)
Works
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W. Byrd, Laetentur coeli | H. Purcell Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry | E. Elgar, They Are at Rest | H. Howells, Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing | W. Walton, A Litany | B. Britten, Rosa Mystica | J. Rutter, Cantate Domino
Venue
Accessibility:
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Catering offer:
Nein
Organiser
In co-operation with
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Evang.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Johannes
To the website
Tickets
Prices:
18,00 €
13,50 € (reduced price)
Tickets are also available at the box office. Discounts are available for holders of the Munich Pass, severely disabled persons and students on presentation of a valid ID.
Free admission for children and young people under the age of 18
More information
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Duration of the event:
19:00 – 20:30
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In which language:
German
Organiser
MonteverdiChor München
The MonteverdiChor München was founded in 1991 by Konrad von Abel and quickly gained outstanding reputation for its refined interpretation of a cappella music across all eras. As well as in local concerts the choir performs its varied concert programmes on tours in Germany and neighbouring countries such as Romania in 2022. In 2023 the choir has been invited to the German Choir Festival in Lübeck.
