Ex Cathedra 2026-27: Words apart: Bach & Sandström Motets
14 Nov 2026
Saturday 7:00pm
£22-£29.50
Booking Opens
Ex Cathedra Members
Archangels, Thrones Seraphim: 10am Tuesday 12 May
Guardian Angels: 10am Friday 15 May
Angels: 10am Tuesday 19 May
All the above via code provided by Ex Cathedra
B:Music Members presale: 10am Tuesday 19 May
General Sale: 10am Thursday 21 May
Booking Opens
Ex Cathedra Members
Archangels, Thrones Seraphim: 10am Tuesday 12 May
Guardian Angels: 10am Friday 15 May
Angels: 10am Tuesday 19 May
All the above via code provided by Ex Cathedra
B:Music Members presale: 10am Tuesday 19 May
General Sale: 10am Thursday 21 May
Artists
Ex Cathedra
James Burton Conductor
Programme
JS Bach Komm, Jesu, komm
Sandström Der Geist hilft
JS Bach Jesu, meine Freude
Sandström Fürchte dich nicht
Sandström Lobet den Herrn
JS Bach Singet dem Herrn
Overview
Two composers respond to six texts in strikingly different ways. Bach’s motets are full of expressive intensity and deep devotion – vibrant works in which voices interweave with urgency. Sven-David Sandström conjures a luminous choral sound world, charged with emotional power. Across three centuries, the same words come vividly to life as James Burton directs his first concert since his appointment as Ex Cathedra’s incoming Artistic Director.
Ex Cathedra is a B:Music Associate Artist.
Each half of this concert will be performed as an uninterrupted sequence, and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Audiences usually reserve applause for the end of each half.
Booking info
Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and the choir is committed to doing all it can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is available for St Francis’ Church via the southwest (main) door. Accessible toilets are located in the adjoining community centre which will be open and are located on the northeast side of the church. To reach these toilets without using steps it is necessary to go around the outside of the building. Designated wheelchair and companion spaces have been allocated on the ends of rows.
Please note: line-up may be subject to change
Ticket Commission
Events may carry a £1 - £5 ticket commission; charged per ticket. This is charged when you book through B:Music’s Box Office – online, by phone or in person. This fee is included in all the prices advertised by B:Music
Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons
A range of tickets, wheelchair positions and services are available under our Access Scheme.