About the evening
Experience the music of J. S. Bach by candlelight in the beautiful and atmospheric surroundings of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood.
This intimate evening brings together some of Bach’s most wonderful music, including aria movements from his cantatas, performed alongside much-loved instrumental favourites such as the Air on the G String, Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 and the dramatic Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
Featuring David McGregor (Alto), Ben Carter (Baritone), Angelika-Rose Stangl (Baroque Oboe), Ali Baumann (Baroque Cello) and James Gough (Organ).
Come and enjoy an evening of exquisite Baroque music in the warm glow of candlelight, in one of South London’s most atmospheric churches.
Tickets — £12
School-aged children are free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Programme
BACH BY CANDLELIGHT
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Prelude from Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
Cello — Ali Baumann
Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170
From Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170
Alto — David McGregor
Quia fecit mihi magna
From Magnificat in D major, BWV 243
Bass — Ben Beurklian-Carter
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Organ — James Gough
Erbarme dich, mein Gott
From St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Alto — David McGregor
Sinfonia
From Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156
Oboe — Angelika-Rose Stangl
Ich habe genug
From Ich habe genug, BWV 82
Bass — Ben Beurklian-Carter
Gesetzt, es daurte der Verdammten Qual
From O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20
Bass — Ben Beurklian-Carter
Gott ist gerecht in seinen Werken
From O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20
Bass — Ben Beurklian-Carter
O Mensch, errette deine Seele
From O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20
Alto — David McGregor
Air on the G String
From Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
Organ — James Gough
In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist
From Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus tragicus), BWV 106
Alto — David McGregor
Heute, heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein
From Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus tragicus), BWV 106
Bass — Ben Beurklian-Carter
Performers
David McGregor — Alto
Ben Beurklian-Carter — Bass
Angelika-Rose Stangl — Oboe
Ali Baumann — Cello
James Gough — Organ
Find our Church:
St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood
Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX, London
Access
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Free Parking
Available on Auckland Road, Sylvan Road, and the surrounding areas.
Public Transport
Bus Routes: 249, 410, SL6, N68, 196
Closest Train Station: Crystal Palace (approximately 0.6 miles away)
Contact Us
Any questions? Please visit our Contact Page or email us at office@sjun.org.uk.