Bach Cantata Series: UMD Choral Activities
Bach Cantata Series: UMD Choral Activities
ABOUT THE EVENT
Trevor Tran, conductor
Allie Brault, soprano
Chris Alfonso, tenor
Henrique Carvalho, bass
J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. Conducted by a graduate student from the choral conducting program, this performance will feature Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95. Written in Leipzig and premiered in 1723, BWV 95 makes use of funeral hymns and string motifs that mimic the effect of funeral bells. With this cantata, Bach explores the emotions surrounding passing away, including the acceptance of death and the hope of resurrection.
ABOUT UMD CHORAL ACTIVITIES
Led by choral conducting alumnus Jason Max Ferdinand D.M.A. ’15, UMD's choral program is internationally regarded and offers students a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras. In addition to this season’s on campus performances, the UMD Concert Choir participates in annual collaborations with both the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at premier venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.