Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir

(From the depths now do I call, Lord, to thee) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, oboe, bassoon, violin, 2 violas, continuo Cantata BWV 131 is based on the early liturgical Penitential Psalm 130, one of the texts of the Christian tradition most frequently set to music. Thanks to a hand-written note ascribed to a … Read More

Ich habe meine Zuversicht

(I have now all my confidence) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, oboe I+II, taille, organo obbligato, bassoon and strings

Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir

(In deep distress I cry to Thee) for soprano, alto and tenor, vocal ensemble, trombone I–IV, oboe I+II, bassoon, strings and continuo. First performed on 29 October 1724, the cantata “Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir” (In deep distress I cry to thee), opens with a motet-style introductory chorus underscored by trombones – a … Read More