Bach by Candlelight

An exceptional ensemble of festival artists comes together for a luminous evening of Bach, explored through a rich variety of instrumentations and interpretations.

Concerto for Oboe and Violin in D minor, BWV 1060 – Robert Orr (oboe), Peter Clark (violin), Bethany Angus (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra

Aria “Es dünket mich, ich seh dich kommen” from Cantata BWV 175 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Daniel McDonough (cello), Phoebe Russell (double bass), Paul Chan (chamber organ)

Aria “Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rücken”, from St. John Passion BWV 245 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Mélanie Clapiès and Meg Freivogel McDonough (violins), Martin Smith (cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra 

Aria “Ich eile, die Lehren des Lebens zu hören” from Cantata BWV 148 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Daniel McDonough (cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord)

Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552 – Paul Chan (organ)

Aria “Seht, Seht, wie reisst, wie Bricht, wie fällt” from Cantata BWV 92 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Paul Chan (chamber organ), Adam Festival Orchestra

Aria “Ich Armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht”, BWV 55 – Colin Ainsworth (tenor), Robert Orr (oboe d’amore), Bethany Angus (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra, Chroma Choir

Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 – Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Bethany Angus (harpsichord), Adam Festival Orchestra 

Duration: Approx 120 minutes, including interval

Tickets: Admission, $90.00, Admission (restricted view), $50.00

Proudly supported by Dorothy & Alastair Kerr

Presented as part of the 2026 Adam International Festival of Chamber Music. Explore their full programme here.