The Salt Road

The ancient Salt Road between Lüneburg and Lübeck, walked by JS Bach on his way to meet Buxtehude, has existed beyond memory. It was a vital artery for transporting the ‘white gold’ upon which the wealth of the region depended. The music of these two towns is celebrated here in an evocative fusion of music and poetry, of journeys real and imagined, physical and spiritual. The programme brings together an eclectic combination of works from composers including Johann Sommer, JS Bach, Nathanael Schnittelbach, William Brade, and Heinrich Schütz, along with a new commission from organist Silas Wollston: performed by leading period instrument ensemble, In Echo, with readings from writer and broadcaster, Horatio Clare.

‘cornettist Glenton, keyboardist Silas Wollston and violinist Bojan Cicic pull material out of nowhere, like magicians … a fascinating journey’ - BBC Music Magazine

Programme:
Heinrich Isaac Innsbruck ich muss dich lassen
Johann Walter Mit fried und freud ich fahr dahin
JS Bach An Wasserflüssen Babylon / Chorale: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin / Canzona
Heinrich Schütz Ich fahr dahin zu Jesu Christ
William Brade Der Satyrn Tanz / Pilligrienen tanz
Silas Wollston White Gold world premiere
Nathanael Schnittelbach Sonata
Thomas Stoltzer In Gottes namen fahren wir
Heinrich Isaac In Gottes Namen fahren wir
Buxtehude Ciacona in E minor
JS Bach Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
Johann Gottfried Walther O Welt, ich muß dich lassen

Performers:
Horatio Clare reader
Gawain Glenton cornetto/director
Bojan Cicic violin
Rachel Byrt viola
Emily White sackbut
Bill Hunt violone
Silas Wollston organ