Bach & Telemann on Water’s Edge

A joyful and festive Bach birthday cantata for ruler August II, “Schleicht, spielende Wellen,” whose four soloists—Laura Heimes, Meg Bragle, Aaron Sheehan and Randall Scarlata—each personify a river to acclaim the good they bring to the realm. Plus Telemann’s Hamburger Ebb’ und Fluth – a grand orchestral portrayal of tides, merry boat-people and watermen falling in love.

EVENT DATES: May 19 & 20

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach: “Schleicht, spielende Wellen”, BWV 206
Georg Philipp Telemann: “Hamburger Ebb’ und Fluth”, TWV 55:C3

Performers

Tempesta di Mare Orchestra

Gwyn Roberts & Richard Stone, Directors | Emlyn Ngai, Concertmaster
Laura Heimes, soprano | Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano | Aaron Sheehan, tenor | Randall Scarlata, bass

Ticket Pricing

Preferred Seating: $39
General Admission: $25
Full-time students and youth (grades 3-12): FREE at the door

Venues

Independence Seaport Museum – 211 South Columbus Blvd (at Walnut St)
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill (PCCH) – 8855 Germantown Ave