Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 58

This performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata BWV 58, *Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid*, is presented by the Washington Bach Consort as part of their Noontime Cantata Series. The program pairs the cantata with an organ prelude: the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582. The event is offered on two consecutive days at different venues, giving audiences two opportunities to attend this midday concert.

When: Monday, March 1, 2027, at 12:10 pm (at St. Mark’s Capitol Hill) and Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at 12:10 pm (at Church of the Epiphany)

Showtimes: 12:10 pm on both dates

Tickets: This is a free concert. No tickets are required; seating is general admission. Donations are welcomed.

Lineup: Margot Rood, soprano; Edward Vogel, bass; Jinsun Cho, organ (performing the organ prelude and accompanying the cantata). The organ prelude is the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582. The cantata soloists are Margot Rood and Edward Vogel.

Venue: On March 1, the performance takes place at St. Mark’s Capitol Hill. On March 2, it moves to the Church of the Epiphany.

Note: The Noontime Cantata Series is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The organ preludes are underwritten by Robert Beizer, and the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation provides additional underwriting. This is a free, general‑admission event with no ticketing required; donations are appreciated.