March 21, 2027 4:00 pm
Run Time: About 2 hours, 40 minutes, including an extended intermission
Tickets
GENERAL ADMISSION, PAY WHAT YOU WISH
$35-$20
Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend
In Music Worcester’s third annual Cantatathon, three ensembles perform a selection of five cantatas at Mechanics Hall. This year’s performance features local singers as well as out-of-state groups excited by the project.
- Trinity Lutheran Church Choir (Worcester, MA)
- The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges (Pennsylvania)
- plus more to come
Cantatas, vocal works for solo/chorus and orchestra, celebrate sacred or secular traditions – holidays, birthdays, parties. These works are conversations between voice and instrument and are meant to spotlight the technical abilities of the performer. Over the course of THE COMPLETE BACH’s eleven years, ensembles will present each of Bach’s 200+ cantatas. At intermission, join us for cake and champagne in honor of Bach’s 342nd birthday.
Program
In allen meinen Taten, BWV 97
Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut, BWV 117
Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173
Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, BWV 184
Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 45
Please note: program, venue, time, and artist are subject to change.
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Trinity Choir
Trinity Choir of Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Worcester, Massachusetts is a volunteer mixed-voice choir that sings regularly for the worship of the congregation. Cantor Mark Mummert is the director of Trinity Choir.
The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges
The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, a mixed choir of approximately 28 voices, perform challenging repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the present day in a variety of languages and styles. In addition to students majoring in music and those studying voice privately, the ensemble also attracts students from other majors who wish to perform challenging choral music in an intimate setting. The Chamber Singers regularly collaborate with arts organizations and colleges throughout the northeastern United States and frequently explore music from cultures that are not widely represented in the greater choral world. The group has undertaken numerous foreign and domestic tours, including a tour to Finland and the Baltic States in 2026.
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608
Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, is a four-story structure that remains an incredible venue for live music. Renowned for its acoustics, it is located in downtown Worcester just blocks away from Route 290.
SEATING
Seating in the floor level of the Great Hall is accessible via elevator, by the Waldo St. entrance to the building. The balcony is not accessible by elevator. Read more about accessibility here.
We suggest parties with small children sit in our side balconies whenever possible, as they provide the best view for small children who may not have a clear view from the flat seating on the floor level.
Balcony seating has less leg room. If you’re a taller patron, we recommend floor seating or choosing an aisle seat in the balcony section.
PARKING
The closest parking garage is Pearl Elm Garage (20 Pearl St.) Music Worcester offers free parking for Mechanics Hall presentations – read more here. There is also on-street parking on neighboring streets.
321 Main Street
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, USA