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Oregon Bach Festival: Bach - Ascension Oratorio at Mount Angel Abbey

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Tickets starting at: $25.00

Please note: This performance takes place at Mount Angel Abbey, Benedict, Oregon

The Oregon Bach Festival Chorus and Period Orchestra explore the universal human experiences of grief, healing, acceptance, and joy. Join “exuberant” conductor (Gramophone) John Butt for an emotional journey, from the opening text of BWV 21 – “I had much grieving in my heart” – to the lively, trumpet-dominated choruses and exquisite vocal solos of Bach’s “Ascension” Oratorio.

J.S Bach: Cantata: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21
J.S. Bach: “Ascension Oratorio,” BWV 11

OBF Chorus
OBF Period Orchestra
John Butt, conductor

This program will also be performed at Beall Concert Hall on June 28 at 7:30pm.

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Please note: This performance takes place at Mount Angel Abbey, Benedict, Oregon

Season packages and Friends of the Festival presale begin March 19. Single tickets go on sale May 1. A full list of artists and repertoire will be announced soon. Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.