Following our acclaimed one-voice-per-part performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor, the Sebastians return to the music at the heart of Bach’s career: the church cantata. Featuring two of his most beloved masterpieces—Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140) and Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (BWV 80)—this program offers a rare chance to hear Bach’s sacred music with the transparency, intimacy, and expressive power of four individual voices, creating a sound world remarkably close to what Bach himself likely heard in Leipzig.
Cantata Cantata
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 5pm
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ON TOUR
The instrumentalists of the Sebastians will join music the choir and vocal soloists of Brick Church under the direction of Minister of Music Raymond Nagem for a performance of Cantata 140 in the Sunday morning service on November 22 at 11am.
Location
The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church
1144 Park Avenue
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Getting to the Venue
Enter using the main white doorway at 1144 Park Avenue between 91st and 92nd Street. There are four steps leading up to the entrance with a hand-rail on either side.
Performers
Singers
Clara Rottsolk, soprano
Jay Carter, countertenor
Jacob Perry, tenor
Paul Max Tipton, bass
Instrumentalists
Priscilla Herreid, David Dickey, Pablo O’Connell, oboe
Ben Matus, bassoon
Daniel Lee, piccolo violin
Nicholas DiEugenio, Isabelle Seula Lee, violin
Alissa Smith, viola
Ezra Seltzer, cello
Nathaniel Chase, contrabass
Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord and organ
Nathaniel Chase
violone
David Dickey
oboe
Nicholas DiEugenio
violin
Jeffrey Grossman
harpsichord
Priscilla Herreid
recorder & oboe
Daniel Lee
violin
Isabelle Seula Lee
violin
Ben Matus
bassoon
Pablo O'Connell
oboe
Ezra Seltzer
cello
Alissa Smith
viola
Jay Carter
countertenor
Jacob Perry
tenor
Clara Rottsolk
soprano
Paul Max Tipton
bass
Student Tickets
Students of any age can attend this concert for free.
Due to limited availability, please email music@sebastians.org with your proof of student status to reserve a ticket.
Music is For All
We work hard to keep our ticket prices low, but they may still be out of reach for some. If you would like to attend this concert but cannot afford a ticket, please email music@sebastians.org to request a community comp ticket. (Availability is limited.) Let’s share this music together!
Health & Safety
The safety of our performers, staff, and audience are of the utmost importance to us.
While we remain safety-conscious (and pro-vaccines!), we are currently mask-optional for audiences and will not be checking vaccine cards.
We reserve the right to require masks on a per-concert basis as we monitor local conditions—in the event of this change, an announcement will be made via email before the concert.
By purchasing a ticket and attending a concert, you acknowledge that despite all reasonable precautions, there are risks in attending live musical events and you agree to accept those risks yourself. You release the Sebastians (legally, Sebastian Chamber Players, Inc.) from any claims based on your attendance of one of our concerts. Your in-person concert ticket also grants you access to the virtual concert experience—available 2–4 weeks after the performance. If you are not feeling well, have been recently exposed to COVID-19, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home and rest. If you have any questions or need assistance, we are always reachable at music@sebastians.org.
