Journey to Lübeck

In 1704, in the middle of winter, Johann Sebastian Bach undertakes a 400-kilometre walk to the Hanseatic city of Lübeck in order to meet the renowned organist and composer Dietrich Buxtehude. The journey begins in Arnstadt, the birthplace of Johann Michael Bach and Johann Christoph Bach. By placing Christ lag in Todesbanden by Johann Sebastian Bach alongside works by composers of the previous generation, the programme seeks to contextualise his music and highlight its roots and development.

Programme

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J.M. BACH

Herr, der König freuet sich

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J. Christoph BACH

Herr, wende dich und sei mir gnädig

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BUXTEHUDE

Gott hilf mir

Baroque

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BUXTEHUDE

Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, O Herr

Baroque

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J.S. BACH

Christ lag in Todesbanden

Baroque · Vocal

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