Lifelong Bach enthusiasts Michael Drislane and David Barss will bring the legend to life with a Christmas concert at St. John the Divine this Saturday.
The Victoria Bach Ensemble features violin, cello, flute, trumpet, keyboards, bass and a pair of voices as they bring the season to life with a Bach Christmas.
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The concert will include Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, chorale prelude Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland and selections from Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 36, 51, and 140 Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, Art of the Fugue.
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A Bach Christmas takes place Saturday, Dec. 22 at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. Tickets are $15 at the door. Students and seniors are $10.
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The players: The performance includes Sharon Stanis, violin; Maddie Reid, violin; Donna Robertson, viola; Alasdair Money, cello; Bruce Miekle, bass; Lanny Pollet, flute; David Barss, trumpet; Michael Drislane, music director and keyboards; and baritone Nicholas Allen.
