Sunday 24 March 2024, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Bach's Easter Oratorio
Bach's Easter OratorioPresented by Saffron Hall
Bach’s ‘Easter Oratorio’, composed in 1725, displays Bach’s consummate skill as a storyteller. The dash of running feet, the uncertainty of the empty tomb and the adrenalin rush of realising Jesus has risen from the dead are all brought vividly to life through his infinite musical invention. After a boisterous opening, we are pitched into the drama of the disciples – represented by a quartet of soloists – with heartfelt arias for the two Marys and Peter reflecting on their fears and hopes.
It is preceded by two other Easter Monday cantatas, a characteristic mix of spirited celebration and moments of stasis and personal reflection. The joy at the resurrection predominates but ‘Stay with Us’ is imbued with duskier tones, the uncertainty of the disciples’ journey away from Jerusalem providing Bach the dramatist with opportunities for unusual colourings and sharply drawn word-painting.
Change of soloist
We are sorry to inform you that the soprano soloist, Madison Nonoa, has withdrawn from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s performance of Bach’s Easter Oratorio on Sunday 24th March 2024. We are very grateful to Miriam Allan who has stepped in to perform in her place.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata BWV 66 ‘Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen’ 30 mins
- Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata BWV 6 ‘Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden’ 20 mins
- Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata BWV 249 ‘Oster-Oratorium’ (Easter Oratorio) 44 mins
Performers
- Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
- Choir of the Enlightenment
- Peter Whelan director
- Miriam Allan soprano
- Rebecca Leggett mezzo-soprano
- Ruairi Bowen tenor
- Malachy Frame baritone
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Information for your visit
Sunday 24 March 2024, 4pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
3pm - 4pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
4pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
6pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
6pm – 7pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
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