Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, BWV 39

The Washington Bach Consort presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata *Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot*, BWV 39, as part of its Noontime Cantata Series. Each performance begins with organ music by Dieterich Buxtehude, followed by Bach’s cantata.

The program is presented at two locations: St. Mark’s Capitol Hill as part of the Capitol Cantata Series and Church of the Epiphany as part of the Downtown Cantata Series.

When: October 12 and October 13, 2026

Showtimes: Both performances begin at 12:10 p.m.

Locations: October 12 at St. Mark’s Capitol Hill; October 13 at Church of the Epiphany

Program: The organ prelude features Buxtehude’s *Praeludium in G minor*, BuxWV 149, and *Toccata in D minor*, BuxWV 155. The cantata is Bach’s *Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot*, BWV 39.

Soloists: Sara MacKimmie, soprano; P. Lucy McVeigh, alto; and Ross Tamaccio, bass

Organ: Paula Maust

Tickets: Free. Tickets are not necessary, seating is general admission, and donations are appreciated.

Support: The organ preludes are underwritten by Robert Beizer, and the series is supported by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and gifts from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.