Rochester Symphony Presents Sleepers Awake | Mayo Civic Center

This concert celebrates the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring the magnificent cantata, “Wachet auf!” (Sleepers Awake!), a beloved choral work build around the iconic melody that appears in numerous Christians hymnals. Paired with Clarice Assad’s innovative Suite for Lower Strings, a contemporary composition that reimagines some of Bach’s most popular themes through the unique voices of the lower string section, this program offers a fresh perspective on Bach’s timeless music. The concert culminates with the chorale’s uplifting rendition of Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium, a sublime tribute to the mysterious wonders.

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