An overbalanced cantata, in the sense that the enormous first movement, -complete with 2 x horns, which never reappear and a concertante/ripieno arrangement of the strings and wind, + chorus and continuo, as usual, completely dominates the feel, texture and...
Bach: The Cantatas
May 2023
– Whitsunday- 28th May 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV 74 – ‘Wer mich Liebet, der wird mein Wort halten’ –
This Whitsunday cantata is of 8 movements, featuring a festive orchestra, 3 x trumpets + timpani, a trio of oboes, including 1 x oboe da caccia, strings, 4-part chorus and soloists, with continue accompaniment. Strong similarities, with BWV 59, movements 1 and 4....
– Ascension Day – Thursday 18th May 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV43 – ,Gott fahret auf mit Jauchen’ –
This 2-part cantata, is long and substantial, with, eleven movements. An uncomplicated 'festive' orchestra is required, 3 x trumpets + timps, 2 x oboes, strings, a 4-part choir/soloists and continuo. 1/(chorus) 'God is gone up with a shout, The Lord with the sound of...