Minimes Cantat

The Cantatas of the Minimes have become a Brussels institution at the at the Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg Church.  The Choir and Orchestra of the Chapelle des Minimes presents the cantatas of J.S. Bach as the Cantor of Leipzig had done in his time.   Free admission at 5 pm for a concert of about 45 minutes.

The choir and most of the strings in the orchestra are all fine amateur musicians, reinforced by a loyal core of professionals in key positions.  Vocal soloists are either young professionals or ‘regulars’ who have performed with the group for many years.  Conductors rotate among four experienced professionals – Julius Stenzel, Jacques Vanherenthals, Thierry Fiévet and Philippe Gérard – plus occasional guests.  It all takes place in an especially warm spirit of friendship and shared appreciation.

The printed programme includes a musicological discussion of the work in four languages (FR, NL, DE, EN), the cantata libretto text and the score of the closing chorale. 

More information here:  

https://www.minimes.net/home-en/