Gregor A. Mayrhofer

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2026 for 4 Soloists, Choir and Baroque Ensemble

The Light Behind the Eyes

about 23:00 Min.

for 4 Soloists, Choir and Baroque Ensemble
Comissioned by the Netherlands Bach Society

World Premiere 10 May 2026: Netherlands Bach Society, Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (Netherlands), conductor: Johanna Soller

Movements:
1. GOTT, hilff mir...
2. CONTRACTUS SILENS - Creed between us and the world
3. LUX SILENS - The chatty silence of the machines
4. LUX COGITANS - The light behind the "I" 

Instrumentation: 
2 Oboes Bassoon
2 Trumpets in C
Timpani (C+G)
Optional: Organ
Solo Soprano
Solo Alto
Solo Tenor
Solo Bass
Choir (SS AA TT BB)
Strings (min. 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 1)

All strings need normal mutes and "hotel mutes" (heavy metal mutes)
Double Base: if possible with 5 strings (on low C).
If not available, possibly tune down lowest string to C or play the alernative notes in brackets.

Next date

10.05.2026 Netherlands Bach Society

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