Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen

Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen

(Laud to God in all his kingdoms) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, trumpet I–III, timpani, transverse flute I+II oboe I+II, strings and basso continuo…

Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe

Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe

…of Bach’s Leipzig copyists on BWV 22 “Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe” (Jesus took to him the twelve) confirms that this cantata was composed as part of Bach’s application…

Das neugeborne Kindelein

Das neugeborne Kindelein

(The newly born, the tiny childment they will cast you) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass; vocal ensemble, recorder I-III, oboe I+II, taille, strings and basso continuo…

Johannespassion

Johannespassion

(St John Passion) No listener can be left unmoved by the bleak magnificence of the introductory chorus “Herr, unser Herrscher” (Lord, thou our master), set to the text of Psalm…

Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!

Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!

(Watch ye, pray ye, pray ye, watch ye!) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, tromba, oboe, bassoon, violoncello, strings and continuo Originally composed in Weimar for the Second…

St John Passion Bachfest Leipzig

…and glorification of the Saviour. Location Concert venue Thomaskirche, Leipzig Date and time Day of the concert Tuesday, 14.6.2022, 20:00 to 22:00 Soloists St. Thomas organist Johannes Lang, Daniel Johannsen

Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort

Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort

(Maintain us, Lord, within thy word) for Sexagesima Sunday, for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II, trumpets, strings and basso continuo…

Weinen, klagen, sorgen, zagen

Weinen, klagen, sorgen, zagen

(Weeping, Wailing, Grieving, Fearing) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, tromba, oboe, bassoon, strings and continuo…

O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

(Eternity, thou thundrous word) for soprano, alto, tenor, bass, oboe, oboe d‘amore I+II, strings and continuo. When composing the cantata “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” (Eternity, thou thunderous word) BWV 60,…

Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig

Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig

(Ah, how fleeting, ah, how empty) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, horn, flute, oboe I–III, bassoon, strings and continuo. Composed for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity, the cantata…

Ein ungefärbt Gemüte

Ein ungefärbt Gemüte

(An undisguised intention) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II, oboe díamore I+II, trumpet, strings and basso contiuno Although cantata BWV 24, “An undisguised intention”, was first performed…

O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

(Eternity, thou thundrous word) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I-III, tromba da tirarsi, trumpet, bassoon, strings and basso continuo Cantata BWV 20, the first work in Bach’s…

In allen meinen Taten

In allen meinen Taten

(In all my undertakings) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II, bassoon, strings and continuo The cantata “In allen meinen Taten” (In all my undertakings) is set…

Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend

Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend

(And there were shepherds in that very region) for the Second Day of Christmas, for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, transverse flute I+II, oboe d’amore I+II, oboe da caccia…

Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen

Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen

(He calleth his own sheep by name) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, flauto dolce I-III, tromba I+II, violoncello piccolo, strings and basso continuo Composed for the Third Day…

Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn!

Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn!

(Make ready the pathways, make ready the road!) for soprano, alto, tenor, bass, oboe, bassoon, strings and continuo. Written in 1715, Bach’s Weimar cantata for the Fourth Sunday in Advent…

Der Herr denket an uns

Der Herr denket an uns

(The Lord careth for us) for soprano, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, strings and basso continuo…

O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe

O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe

(O fire everlasting, O fountain of loving) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, trumpets I–III, timpani, flauto traverso I+II, oboe I+II, bassoon, strings, organ and harpsichord. The Pentecost cantata…

Gleich wie der Regen

Gleich wie der Regen

(Just as the showers) for soprano, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, recorder I+II, bassoon, viola I-IV and continuo. The cantata “Gleich wie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt” (Just…

Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam

Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam

(Christ did our Lord to Jordan come) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe d‘amore I+II, bassoon, strings and continuo According to Lutheran doctrine, baptism – in addition to…

Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen

Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen

(Glory to thee, God, be sounded) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe d’amore I+II, strings and basso continuo…

Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen

Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen

(Dearest Emanuel, Lord of the faithful) for alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, transverse flute I+II, oboe d’amore I+II, strings and basso continuo…

Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen

Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen

(Ruler of heaven, give ear to our stammer) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, transverse flute I+II, oboe I+II, trumpets I-III, timpani, strings and basso continuo…