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Beatrice de Graaf about crisis

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Sat, May 31, 2025, 11:00
Churches are gradually emptying, yet everyone still needs moments of contemplation. Reflect with Bach is just such a moment. For each edition, the unconventional Flemish poet Maud Vanhauwaert, presenter Lex Bohlmeijer and the Netherlands Bach Society are joined by a different writer and thinker, to explore the universal themes of life and offer tranquillity through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Today’s theme is: crisis. With: Beatrice de Graaf.In this Reflect with Bach, Professor of History of International Relations Beatrice... Read full text

Keywords: Vocal Music

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Musicians

Netherlands Bach Society
Amelia BerridgeSoprano
Mieneke van der VeldenViola da gamba
Stefan WoudenbergViola da gamba
Alex BakerViola da gamba
Daniel SeegerOrgan
Beatrice de GraafGuest speaker
Maud VanhauwaertPoet
Lex BohlmeijerPresenter

Program

Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille BWV 315Johann Sebastian Bach
Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736
‘Verleih uns Frieden’ uit cantate BWV 126
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