Ich harre des Herrn, meine Seele harret,
und ich hoffe auf sein Wort.

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in His word I hope.

Psalm 130:5

Cantata 131 - 3. Chorus: Ich harre des Herrn

The Peoria Bach Festival celebrates the music, life, and faith of one of history's greatest composers, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). It has been held annually during the first full week of June since 2003. Organized and hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois, it is a collaborative effort featuring musicians from all around Central Illinois and the surrounding regions. Not only does it showcase Peoria's own musicians, but it also seeks to encourage and disciple a new generation of musicians while at the same time attracting national and international talent. Trinity's attractive Gothic architecture and reverberant acoustics combined with its historical and religious roots provide a perfect setting for this celebration of Bach's music and faith.