Bach and Handel by Candlelight
Saturday 28 February 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the grandeur of the Baroque era with a captivating programme featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. From the joyful choral energy of Lobet den Herrn and the intricate Fugue in G minor by Bach, to Handel’s regal Water Music Suite in G major and the powerful choral masterpiece Dixit Dominus, this concert promises a journey through some of the most exhilarating music of the 18th century.
Bach Lobet den Herrn
Bach Fugue in G minor, BWV 578
Handel Water Music Suite in G major
Handel Dixit Dominus
Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields
St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
Jennifer Sterling director
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| Sat 28 Feb | 7:00 PM | £35/£32/£25/£17/£9 | Book |
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