To mark European Music Day, Maynooth 225 presents, ‘A Midsummer’s Day Bach Concert’ from Maynooth College Chapel with John O’Keeffe (Organ), Sharon Carty (Mezzo-soprano) and Christopher Ellis (Cello). This hour long presentation features classic sacred instrumental works for cello, voice and organ from the heart of the composer’s oeuvre.

This will be premiered via the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZIYS35eJM&feature=youtu.be

Programme Includes:

Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C, BWV 564

Prelude and Courante from Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007

Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor (Andante, Adagio, Vivace), BWV 527

‘Vergnugte ruh’ from Cantata 170, BWV 170

‘Et exultavit spiritus meus’ from Magnificat, BWV 243

'Gigue’ Fugue in G, BWV 577

An online PDF of the Programme can be found here: A Midsummers Day Bach Concert Programme

Organ – Dr John O’Keeffe

Mezzo-soprano – Sharon Carty

Cello – Christopher Ellis