Jan 1, 2022
Despite this being a 9 movement cantata, the chorus is, unusually, restricted to only three numbers, theses being, again unusually, chorales. An opening, short, plain chorale, is followed by recit/alto, arioso/bass, Recitativo/tenor, chorale/tutti, aria/tenor,...
Dec 29, 2021
This is a ‘large-scale’ and large sounding, 6 movement cantata, for full orchestra, 3 x trumpets with drums, 3 x oboes, strings, continuo, soloists and chorus. The Violincello piccolo makes a singular, but important and welcome addition, to the instrumental colour, in...
Dec 27, 2021
6 section cantata, -concertante opening movement, 2 x aria, 2 x recit and closing choral. As far as the orchestral forces, in this cantata go, Bach show’s himself to be a master of limitation, as the band is reduced, -2 x oboe d’amore, strings and continuo. A single...
Dec 25, 2021
An 8 movement cantata, -oboe x 2 + taille, strings and continuo, the chorus only appearing in its fulness, during the final choral. Alto and tenor remain silent throughout all the previous movements. Bass/Jesus and Soprano/Anima, -or the soul, maintain a dramatic...
Dec 22, 2021
A six movement cantata, opening chorus, 2 x aria, -first for bass voice, second for soprano, alto, tenor trio, 2 x recits, soprano and bass, with closing choral. Strings, 2 x oboe + taille, chorus and continuo, make up the band, with a surprise appearance by 3 x...
