a nocte temporis / Van Mechelen

Performers:

a nocte temporis, ensemble
Lore Binon, soprano
Alex Potter, countertenor
Reinoud Van Mechelen, tenor, direction
Tomáš Král, bass

Debut of Reinoud Van Mechelen's baroque orchestra
Reinoud Van Mechelen has performed as a tenor with conductors such as William Christie, Philippe Herreweghe and Christophe Rousset. In 2016, he finally founded his own ensemble: a nocte temporis. His aim is to present baroque music in a historical style and at the same time to move the audience directly and emotionally. a nocte temporis is now making its debut at the Wiener Konzerthaus in the »Bach Cantatas« cycle with soprano Lore Binon, countertenor Alex Potter and bass Tomáš Král. Reinoud Van Mechelen himself takes on the role of tenor.

Bach cantatas from three of his Leipzig cycles
Solo and choral cantatas from his three Leipzig cantata cycles are on the programme. After a confession of sins (»Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost« BWV 114) and praise for the goodness of God (»Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut« BWV 173), the Christmas cantatas »Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt« BWV 151 and »Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen« BWV 123 tell of the joy of Jesus' birth and love for the Lord - with enchanting choruses and touching arias.

program

Johann Sebastian Bach
Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost BWV 114 (1724)
Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut BWV 173 (1724)

Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt BWV 151 (1726)
Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen BWV 123 (1725)

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.