Bachfest Malaysia connects the leadership and expertise of Malaysia’s foremost Bach specialist, Dr. David Chin, with a new generation of sensational baroque musicians from around the region. Their concerts have been praised as “sublime” and “riveting with clarion beauty”, presenting the best of Bach’s compositions through the strength and competence of Southeast Asia’s musicians. For their endeavors, Bachfest Malaysia has been invited in 2020 to represent Southeast Asia at the world’s most prestigious Bach festival, Leipzig Bachfest, where they will perform Bach’s works at the site of it’s conception, St. Thomas Church. As Bachfest Malaysia grows into the region’s leading baroque ensemble, join me in celebrating their growth and the important work they do by attending this concert and making a charitable donation. My goal for the night is $10,000. This humble amount will fund 3 of Bachfest Malaysia’s artists to Leipzig.
- Wei En

Free admission, donations welcomed

Tickets

**Donations will be collected on the evening of the concert. Suggested donation, $50.**

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Featuring:

Chan Wei En, countertenor

Howard Ng, oboe d'amore

Gabriel Lee, violin

Natalie Koh, violin

Phyllis Yen, viola

James Ng, cello

Ke Yi-Chun, flute

David Chin, harpsichord/organ

Yap Zi Qi, bassoon

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Program:

Cantata, “Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn”, BWV152

1. Sinfonia
2. Aria: Stein, der über alle Schätze

 
Trio Sonata for oboe d’amore, viola d’amore, and basso continuo, BWV528(a)

1. Adagio
2. Andante
3. Un poco allegro

 
Cantata, “Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm” BWV171

1. Recitative: Du süßer Jesus-Name du
2. Aria: Jesus soll mein erstes Wort

 
- Intermission -
 
Cantata, “Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust”, BWV170

1. Aria: Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust
2. Recitative: Die Welt, das Sündenhaus
3. Aria: Wie jammern mich doch die verkehrten Herzen
4. Recitative: Wer sollte sich demnach wohl hier zu leben wünschen
5. Aria: Mir ekelt mehr zu leben

 
Aria: “Erbarme dich” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV244

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