Bach Cantatas Tickets

The Seattle Bach Festival proudly presents Bach Cantatas, a distinguished program blending Bach’s revered cantatas BWV 140 Wachet auf and BWV 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben with Telemann’s spirited Concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins. This inaugural season highlight spotlights acclaimed performers and an extraordinary ensemble, offering an intimate, historically-informed concert experience in three Pacific Northwest venues over Mother’s Day weekend: Tacoma, Lynnwood, and Seattle.

Led by conductor and soloist Tekla Cunningham, the Seattle Bach Festival Orchestra collaborates with Evergreen Ensemble, bringing precision, color, and warmth to each performance. Featured voices include Danielle Reutter-Harrah (soprano), James Reese (tenor), and Tyler Duncan (baritone), delivering expressive, nuanced interpretations of Bach’s sacred cantatas and Telemann’s vibrant concerto.

Promoted as a new regional festival with strong early-music credentials, this program has garnered attention for its thoughtful programming and high-caliber artists, earning praise from reputable outlets as a promising launch in the Seattle music scene.

Venue notes: The performances take place in distinct, community-centered venues, each with its own acoustics and charm—offering a varied listening experience perfect for the Bach aficionado and curious newcomer alike.

About the artists: Tekla Cunningham is widely respected for her historically informed performance practice, with releases like Stylus Phantasticus (2021) on Reference Recordings with Pacific MusicWorks. Danielle Reutter-Harrah’s vocal artistry appears on the Jarring Sounds album (2012, self-released), reflecting a diverse range of sacred and contemporary repertoire. The ensemble’s blend of strings and winds, under Cunningham’s direction, creates a transparent, expressive sound that suits Bach’s intricate chorales and Telemann’s lively textures.

Social channels: Seattle Bach Festival maintains active communities on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for updates, performance clips, and behind-the-scenes content. Follow along at their official profiles: