CENTRAL’S BACH CELEBRATION CONTINUES

Sept. 10 and 13
Central Lutheran Church, ELCA
259 West Wabasha St.
Winona, MN 55987

Following the inaugural recital on Sept. 3, Central Lutheran’s celebration of J.S. Bach
continues with two events on Sept.10 and 13.

On Wednesday September 10, John Stender, Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Rochester will be featured on a free organ recital from noon to 1 pm. Selections on the program will include:

• Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 53       J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
• Praeludium, Fugue, and Postludium in g minor.    Georg Böhm (1661-1733)
• Ciacona in e minor, BuxWV 160.     Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
• Trio Sonata in e minor, BWV 528     Bach
  • II. Andante
• Andante (with Variations) in D Major, MWV W32      Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
• Chorale Prelude “Wir Glauben all an einen Gott,” BWV 680 (Clavierübung-III)      Bach
• Chorale Prelude “Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott,” BuxWV 199.    Buxtehude
• Chorale Prelude “O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß,” BWV 622.    (Orgelbüchlein) Bach
• Fantasia and Fugue in g minor, BWV 542     Bach

 

Saturday September 13, the hilarious play “Bach at Leipzig” will take place at 7 pm.

In his play “Bach at Leipzig,” author Itamar Moses envisions the competition for the organist position at Leipzig’s Thomaskirche, featuring six musicians vying for the role. Bach does not appear in this farce about a job opening for an organist that ultimately was awarded to Bach himself – Yes, it’s a comedy!
Several of Bach’s organ works are included in the performance. A. Eric Heukeshoven, Central’s Director of Worship, Music & Arts, will be the organist.

Tickets will be available at the door for a “Pay What You Can” suggested price of $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. A complete schedule of Central’s Bach celebration is available at:  https://www.centrallutheranchurch.org/upcoming-events/

For more information, please contact A. Eric Heukeshoven, Director of Worship, Music &
Arts at 507-474-7144 or aeheukeshoven@centrallutheranchurch.org

 

Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Photo caption: Bach Society of MN performing in 2024