Chattanooga Bach Choir closes season with concert celebrating Feast of the Annunciation

In each concert, director David Long presents a brief explanation of the cantata the choir will sing to place the work in its liturgical context. / Bach Choir contributed photo In each concert, director David Long presents a brief explanation of the cantata the choir will sing to place the work in its liturgical context. / Bach Choir contributed photo

By Staff Report March 27, 2019 2 min read

The Chattanooga Bach Choir will wrap up its Barnett & Co. Cantata Series on Sunday, March 31, with a performance celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation.

Directed by David Long, the program will feature Bach’s Cantata BWV 1, “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How Beautifully the Morning Star Shines),” along with Morten Lauridsen’s a cappella motet, “Ave Maria,” and Dietrich Buxtehude’s chorale fantasia on “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (BuxWV 223) for organ.

If you go

› What: Bach Choir Feast of the Annunciation Concert› Where: Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St.› When: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31› Admission: $20, free for students with ID› For more information: www.chattanoogabachchoir.org

Completing the program are the Andante and Rondo from W.A. Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat Major, K. 495, performed by young artist Janelle Wigal Wagoner, French horn.

Joining the Bach Choir will be soloists Maria Rist, soprano; James Harr, tenor; Zachary Cavan, bass; and Karla Fowkes on organ.