Bach, The Universe & Everything: Summer 2020

Questions of love, loss, faith, kinship and science weighed heavy on our minds during the uncertain summer months. In response, our musicians met behind closed doors to record a seasonal special for our flagship science and classical music series, Bach, the Universe & Everything.

Recorded from the stage of Kings Place.

‘Bach, The Universe & Everything: Summer 2020’ is made up of four films which you can buy as a series or as individual episodes, below.

The Importance of Human Contact

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Pachelbel: Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele P.129
Lassus: Timor et tremor
JS Bach: BWV 39 Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot
Telemann: Concerto in A min TWV 44.42 (mvt.ii)

Guest Speaker: Dr Dickon Bevington, Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families

The Science of Laughter

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Kauffmann: Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut from “Harmonische Seelenlust”
Lassus: Media Vita
JS Bach: BWV 113 Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut
Telemann: Dolce from Sonata à 4, TWV 43:e2

Guest Speaker: Professor Sophie Scott, University College London

The Voice Doctor

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JC Bach: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her
Lassus: Musica Dei Donum
JS Bach: BWV 9 Es ist das Heil uns kommen her
Graupner: Ouverture in E major, GWV 440: [mvt.i]

Guest Speaker: Dr Declan Costello

Who We Are in VR

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JC Bach: Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz
Lassus: Ave Maria
JS Bach: BWV 138 Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz
Telemann: Dolce from Concerto for 2 Oboes d’amore and Cello, TWV 53:D3

Guest Speaker: Dr Sylvia Pan, Goldsmiths College London