Bach Collegium Japan announces Europe Grand Tour 2022 since pandemic

We are delighted to return to Europe this autumn. Ever since our formation over 30 years ago, we have wanted to share JS Bach’s beautiful music with as many people as possible, from Japan to the wider world. We turned to recordings and online performances to do this in the last two years of the pandemic, and performed across Japan when possible. Returning to Europe is a greatly anticipated next step. We are so looking forward to seeing our European family again after such a long time, hopefully making some new friends, and sharing the joy of this wonderful music.

　<Program>
　(A) J. S. Bach
　Messe in h-moll, BWV232

　(B) J. S. Bach
　Orchestersuite Nr. 4, BWV1069
　Kirchenkantate, BWV94, 102, 110

　<Schedule (9 cities, 8 countries)>
　30th Oct (SUN) (B)
　Narodowe Forum Muzyki (Wrocław, Poland)

　1st Nov (TUE) (B)
　Kölner Philharmonie（Köln, Germany）

　2nd Nov (WED) (B)
　Wiener Konzerthaus (Wien, Austria)

　4th Nov (FRI) (A)
　Tonhalle Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf, Germany)

　6th Nov (SUN) (B)
　Église St-François (Lausanne, Switzerland)

　7th Nov (MON) (A)
　Philharmonie de Paris (Paris, France)

　8th Nov (TUE) (B)
　De Singel (Antwerpen, Belgium)

　10th Nov (THU) (A)
　Auditorio Nacional deMúsica (Madrid, Spain)

　12th Nov (SAT) (A)
　Amare (Den Haag, Netherland)

　<Casts>
　Dir: Masaaki Suzuki
　Sopran: Joanne Lunn
　Sopran: Aki Matsui
　Countertenor: Alexander Chance
　Tenor: James Gilchrist
　Bass: Christian Immler
　Chorus & orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan

Support the New Recording of St John Passion by your donation

On March 15, 2020, Bach Collegium Japan performed J.S. Bach “St John Passion” from the empty Köln Philharmonie to the world. Instead of the abruptly discontinued tour, we created a new recording project at Cologne and made a session recording of the passion. We are aiming to release this CD (SACD hybrid) in September 2020 from the BIS label, Sweden. However, due to the COVID-19 related cancellations and postponement of concerts, our economic stability is severely damaged. To realize the release of “St John Passion (new recording)” recorded under such a miraculous situation and to support the continuation of our musical activity, your support is inevitable.

Donation amount
Please set your designated amount from 1 yen.

Duration
Until September 1, 2020.

Gratitude
If you donate more than 50,000 JPY by May 27, 2020, your name will be printed in the CD booklet unless you would like anonymous.

How to Donate
By Bank Transfer to Japan (preferable)

1. SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION

BankSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
SWIFTSMBCJPJT
BranchShinjuku-Nishiguchi Branch (Code: 259)
Branch Address1-7-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
Account No.259-4384861
NameBach Collegium Japan Ltd.
Company Address5-29-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051, Japan

2. MUFG Bank, LTD.

BankMUFG Bank, LTD.
SWIFTBOTKJPJT
BranchShinjuku Shintoshin Branch (Code: 329)
Branch Address1-6-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Account No.329-0322998
NameBach Collegium Japan Ltd.
Company Address5-29-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051, Japan

By Credit card/Check/DAFs:
American Friends of BCJ (501(c)(3) organization)
https://afbcj.org/donation/

By Paypal:
Bach Collegium Japan European Tour Support
https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8nok5FMrLN?fbclid=IwAR2ID6leWLQaJs2iFRkMSoHTPaq99JMvsdXlIneawrnhoA2exOqccp4gDL8

NB: Please inform us if you would like to make a donation anonymously.

Enquiry
Bach Collegium Japan Office
(13:00~16:00 JPT Tue., Wed. and Fri. ）

Our office time is shortened due to the emergency state announcement in Japan.

Tel: +81-3-3226-5333            Fax: +81-3-5362-5445           info@bach.co.jp

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