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Bach Concert - Chapelle des Minimes

Submitted by AndreaWL on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 23:22

After six months of enforced silence, we return to Bach in an intimate mode with two poignant solo cantatas, one for soprano, the other for tenor. Exceptionally, we’ll be performing at the Sablon church down the street from St-Jacques, where repair works are still ongoing.  Reserve at reservations.minimes@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you again!

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