Boston institution invites Nell to contribute new music to landmark Bach Cantata Series
I’ve had the great honor of receiving a commission from Boston’s Emmanuel Music (Ryan Turner, Artistic Director), a “living laboratory for the music of J. S. Bach,” which for over fifty years has presented outstanding performances of Bach’s cantatas at Emmanuel Church.
For their signature Cantata Series, Emmanuel Music is commissioning five composers to write choral motets conceived to be heard alongside cantatas from Bach’s oeuvre. My piece will be paired with Bach’s Cantata BWV 46 (“Schauet doch und sehet”).
The premiere of this work will be given during Sunday morning worship service on March 16, 2025 at Emmanuel Church (15 Newbury St, Boston, MA.) The service is free and open to all to attend. I will be sharing more information as the date approaches—in the meantime, learn more about Emmanuel Music’s 2024-25 season here.