The Harvard University Choir and the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra present a performance of Die Israeliten in der Wüste by Johann Sebastian Bach’s most famous son, Carl Philipp Emanuel, whose 300th anniversary is celebrated in 2014. 

The Harvard University Choir, Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Grand Harmonie
Amanda Forsythe and Jessica Petrus, sopranos; Jonas Budris, tenor; David McFerrin, baritone
Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

In addition, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in Paine Hall, a symposium will take place about this oratorio moderated by Professor Christoph Wolff, and featuring Ellen Harris, Reginald Sanders, and Edward Jones.

Both events are free and open to the public.