Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Bachcantates Utrecht
Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten

Name:

Since January 2017: Bachcantates Utrecht (BCU)
Until December 2016: Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten (UBCD)

Location:

Utrecht, the Netherlands

Venues:

Geertekerk, Utrecht

Years:

Since 1967 (Cantata Series)

Months:

In each first weekend of the month, except July and August

Artistic Director:

Conductors from 1967 till now in chronological order:
Wouter van Haaften
Bob Brouwer
Jaap Hillen
Jos van Veldhoven
Jos Vermunt
Marijke van Klaveren
Johan Rooze
Gijs Leenaars
Gerrit Maas (2013-Present)

Ensembles:

koor en orkest Bachcantatediensten

Website:

Utrechtse Bachcantatediensten

History & Mission:

The UBCD has one of the longest traditions in the Netherlands.
Each first Sunday of the month (excepting those in the Summer holiday season) you can hear J.S. Bach's Church music being performed in the Church Geertekerk in Utrecht at 7.30 p.m. The performance has a mixed character, between a concert and a church service. Admission is free, although there is a voluntary retiring collection.
The performance of the cantata itself is preceded by an introductory meditation touching upon the text of the cantata. The audience may join in the singing of the four-part closing chorale. Anyone can join the orchestra or the choir. No membership fee is required, but voluntary donations are very much appreciated. This has been UBCD's motto since 1967, and it still is.
List of perfomed Cantatas

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