Golden Echoes: The Lyrical Splendor of Johann Sebastian Bach
Followed by a Buffet of Artisanal Cheeses & Mulled Wine
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at www.ars-antiqua.org
With spellbinding beauty and profound expression, Bach’s vocal music brings us on an
intimate journey into the far reaches of the human spirit. Sublime, reflective, and radiant,
the composer’s solo and duet arias speak directly to the listener’s heart. Stunning vocal
artistry and instrumental virtuosity, enriched with the haunting resonance of bells and
distant echoes, unfold in music that is tender, emotional and resplendent. With its nuanced
drama, this is ‘opera’ not for the stage, but for the soul. As a supreme poet of the human
experience, Bach offers music that shimmers with lyrical splendor, timeless grace, and
unrestrained joy – revealing his inner world and deep faith through the art of song.
The Artists:
Christina Kay, Soprano
Krista River, Mezzo Soprano
Krista Bennion Feeney & Theresa Salomon, Baroque Violin
Peter Kupfer, Baroque Viola Nuria Canales Rubio, Baroque Flute
Dušan Balarin, Theorbo Eunkyung “Grace” Woo, Bells
Mark Kramer, Five-String Baroque ‘Cello Leon Schelhase, Harpsichord
The Music Program:
Aria, Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen BWV 82ao
Aria, Schlage doch, gewünschte Stunde BWV 53
Aria, Mein gläubiges Herze BWV 68
Trio Sonata in G major BWV 1038
Echo Aria, Flößt, mein Heiland, flößt dein Namen
Aria, Alles mit Gott und nichts ohn’ ihn BWV 1127
Preludio in E Major for Violin Solo BWV 1006
Duet Aria, Gesegnete Christen BWV 184
About ArtsWestchester
Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York.