The Chicago Bach Ensemble Under Ruben Dubrovsky in Chicago for 3 Nights Only, November 6th, 7th and 8th at 7:30 p.m.

    CHICAGO, IL, November 05, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Chicago Bach Ensemble is the recipient of a grant by The MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Conceived in 2012, the Ensemble has already performed four cycles of J.S.Bach cantatas and will be presenting its Fifth Cycle in early November 2014.

Cycle Five represents a break into historical period performance with the use of authentic baroque instruments and baroque tuning at 415Hz. These performances will feature a chamber orchestra and eight singers in some of Bach's wonderful string cantatas. Additionally, the Ensemble orchestra will perform two Concerti Grossi by G.F. Handel.

The Ensemble welcomes the internationally renowned Italian-Argentinian conductor Ruben Dubrovsky, who is in much demand in the concert houses and operas of Europe. Under the leadership of Maestro Dubrovsky, the Chicago Bach Ensemble intends to not only confirm its place as an anchor group within the Chicago area but also to build itself into a baroque ensemble of highest quality. These upcoming concerts promise a wonderful baroque music experience for Chicago listeners.

Dates & Locations:

Thursday, Nov. 6th, 2014, 7:30pm:
Augustana Lutheran Church,
5500 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Friday, Nov.7th, 2014, 7:30pm:
St. Jerome - Croatian Catholic Church,
2823 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Saturday, Nov.8th, 2014, 7:30pm:
St. Hedwig Catholic Church,
2226 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

Admission:
Adults $20 ($16 - advance online purchase)
Students $16
Children under 12 free

The program is as follows:

J.S. Bach- BWV 61 Nun komm der Heiden Heiland ("Now Come, Savior of the Nation")

G.F. Handel - Concerti Grosso Op. 6/9

J.S. Bach- BWV 54 Widerstehe doch der Sunde("Just Resist sin")

J.S. Bach- BWV 163 Nur jedem das Seine ("To Each His Own")

G.F. Handel - Concerto Grosso Op. 6/1

J.S. Bach -BWV 165 O Heilges Geist- und Wasserbad ("Holy Spirit and Water Bath")

Website: http://www.chicagobachensemble.org/about

The Chicago Bach Ensemble ("CBE") was formed in January 2012. Since then it has performed four cycles of J.S. Bach's cantatas on modern instruments. In September 2013, CBE became the recipient of a Three-Year Grant by The Mac Arthur Fund for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

At this time, CBE is embarking on new and exciting territory: the ensemble will turn to baroque instruments, baroque interpretation, an organist who performs from the original figured bass in the conductor's score, and performance with baroque tuning at 415hz. We will use typical period ensemble size for voice and instruments. Baroque music is a style of Western classical music that was popular between 1600-1750. J.S. Bach's music presents the high point of German Baroque Music at the end of the Baroque period as he was born in 1685 and died in 1750.

The audience will have the chance to hear Bach's cantatas in Chicago area churches as close to an original Bach performance as we can imagine it. This unique and outstanding experience is made possible by Maestro Ruben Dubrovsky, a baroque specialist conductor, who will lead our ensemble and conduct Cycle 5 in three different area churches on November 6th, 7th and 8th.

We are so happy to be able to welcome Ruben Dubrovsky in Chicago and to present beautiful music under his baton and his expertise. Please join us in these events.

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