Back to All Events

Season-launching fundraiser: Bach's Coffee Cantata at Villa Aurora (Westside)

  • Villa Aurora 520 Paseo Miramar Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272 United States (map)

Salastina presents Bach's comic oratorio about coffee addiction. Modern, English adaptation by the incomparably witty Vid Guerrerio.  

Arrive and mingle between 11 and 11:15 AM. Enjoy a chat about the history of coffee and music in the 17th century while you nurse your drink. The musical performance will begin promptly at 11:45.

Program:
JS Bach:  Coffee Cantata, BWV 211 (Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht)

Performers:
Angel Riley, Soprano
Jon Lee Keenan, Tenor
John Buffett, Bass
Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White, violins and co-directors
Luke Maurer, guest viola
Ross Gasworth, guest cello
Benjamin Smolen, resident flute
Ian Pritchard, harpsichord