March 29, 2026—6pm
Wellshire Presbyterian Church
2999 S Colorado Blvd #6607, Denver, CO 80222
🎵The Cantata Insight Series is free and open to the public! Just save your seat!🎵
Save Your SeatComposed for the second Sunday before Lent, BWV 18 begins with a brooding sinfonia that sets the stage for a reflection on falling rain and snow and the new growth it will eventually bring. Undoubtedly, Bach’s parishioners were beginning to anticipate the upcoming seasonal fasting, and this cantata reminds them that this period of sacrifice will bear spiritual fruit.
The opening key of g minor gives way to the warm central recitativo and chorus in E-flat major, transporting the listener from grey earthly concerns to heavenly bliss. The final chorale serves as a prayer for steadfastness throughout the season.
Featured Soloists
Mackenzie Laun
Soprano
Mackenzie Laun (soprano) is from Denver, CO and is a frequent performer along the Front Range: she sings with Boulder Opera Company, Colorado Bach Ensemble, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir.…
Michael Hoffman
Tenor
Acclaimed for his warm, captive, and honest stage presence, tenor Michael Hoffman is an avid performer and interpreter of art song, oratorio and choral music. Currently residing in Littleton, Colorado,…
Andrew Garland
Baritone
Baritone Andrew Garland, is hailed as a performer whose artistry is a perfect combination between “baritone of strength and vocal opulence” (Opera News) and “cosmic energy and suavity” (Opera News). …
All are invited to sing the final chorale during our performance! But don’t worry, you don’t have to sightread😉
And check out the video below to practice!