Our next Vespers service will be on 30 March at 6.30pm. It takes place at St Mary at Hill in the City of London, hosted by St Anne’s Lutheran Church. Very little Lenten music by Bach survives, so this service features powerful music by Bach’s mentor, Dieterich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707, pictured), including the cantata ‘Ad Cor’ from his cycle Membra Jesu Nostri, BuxWV 75, and the moving ‘Klaglied’ from BuxWV 76, accompanied by viols. The service will also include music by Schütz and Eccard. 

Come and hear Buxtehude’s music, which fascinated Bach and contributed so much to his style. Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be religious, you can just come to enjoy the music. Entrance is free (with a voluntary collection). We look forward to seeing you and sharing this beautiful music.