Words apart: Bach & Sandström Motets
Two composers respond to six texts in strikingly different ways. Bach’s motets are full of expressive intensity and deep devotion – vibrant works in which voices interweave with urgency. Sven-David Sandström conjures a luminous choral sound world, charged with emotional power. Across three centuries, the same words come vividly to life.
Running time approx. 1 hour 50 minutes including interval.
JS Bach Komm, Jesu, komm
Sandström Der Geist hilft
JS Bach Jesu, meine Freude
Sandström Fürchte dich nicht
Sandström Lobet den Herrn
JS Bach Singet dem Herrn
EX CATHEDRA Choir
James Burton conductor
How to book
£29.50 / £22 including per ticket commission
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
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Getting there
St Francis Church is on Linden Road Bournville, next door to Cadbury World. Parking is available on surrounding roads. Bournville train station is a 15-minute walk. The no.11 passes the church and connects with a number of bus services from the city centre. Find options here.
Access
Everyone is welcome at our concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is available for St Francis’ Church via the southwest (main) door. Accessible toilets are located in the adjoining community centre which will be open and are located on the northeast side of the church. To reach these toilets without using steps it is necessary to go around the outside of the building.
Designated wheelchair and companion spaces have been allocated on the ends of rows. The new partnership between the B:Music box office and Nimbus Disability will enable you to book these; find details here.
This concert is not amplified.
If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.
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Jeffrey says
"There are two opportunities to catch a glimpse of James Burton in action before his appointment as my successor in September 2027. This concert of Bach Motets alongside Sven-David Sandström’s complementary commissions from the 20th century is a fascinating juxtaposition of empathetic styles (very Ex Cathedra)."
