No festival would be complete without a generous sampling of Bach’s matchless vocal music, and our final concert How Brightly Shines will not disappoint. We’ll hear two settings of the beautiful chorale “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (“How brightly shines the Morningstar”), one by Johann Kuhnau, Bach’s predecessor at the Thomas Kirche, and one by Bach himself. The artistry of guest soloist Yeree Suh will be featured in several arias, and there will be other cantatas to bring the festival to a joyous conclusion - not to be missed!

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How Brightly Shines

Eastminster United Church

La Chapelle de Québec in all its glory! Bernard Labadie conducts a selection of baroque works by some of the greatest composers of the time, including Vivaldi’s celebrated and joyful Gloria. With the outstanding choristers of La Chapelle de Québec, this program will delight all choral music lovers.

Le Gloria de Vivaldi

Place des Arts

Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

“It’s easy to understand why David Russell gets invited back, season after season,” observed SF Classical Voice. His name is synonymous with sublime performances of a range of music, unflaggingly delivered with thoughtful interpretation and riveting precision. “I aim to help my listener really enjoy and see the same things that I see in the music, then I’m happy,” he says.

David Russell Guitar

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

A meeting with the sublime Dixit Dominus by Handel, a work of remarkable vocal virtuosity and expressive power, making it one of the composer’s greatest choral masterpieces. Bach’s motet Jesu, meine Freude also belongs to the finest sacred repertoire of the entire Baroque era. Opening the program is a brief yet deeply moving motet by Bach’s predecessor at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig.

Handel, Dixit Dominus

For the final program of the season, every note awakens the soul, reaffirming music’s timeless power to guide us toward joy and meaning—even when none seems to be found. Led by celebrated BSO Choral Director James Burton, “Boston’s best professional chorus” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer) delivers a concert experience unlike any other in our season, showcasing the transcendent music of Bach, Brahms, Gesualdo, and more–reminding us that in music, we can rediscover hope.

Johann Kuhnau

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 29 - May 3, 2026

Handel, Dixit Dominus · Les Violons du Roy

29 - 31 May, 2026

Voices Carry · Handel and Haydn Society

Past events

May 26, 2024

How Brightly Shines · Toronto Bach Festival

11 - 13 Apr, 2024

Le Gloria de Vivaldi · Les Violons du Roy

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