Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd

(What pleases me is above all the lively hunt) for soprano I+II, tenor and bass, horn I+II, oboe I+II, lute, taille, recorder I+II, strings and basso continuo

Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt

(In truth hath God the world so loved) for soprano and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II, oboe da caccia, violoncello piccolo, strings and basso continuo Information on reflective lecture: For reasons of copyright, the video of the reflective lecture by Hans Magnus Enzensberger is not available online.

Tönet, ihr Pauken, erschallet, Trompeten

(Sound, all ye drums now! Resound, all ye trumpets!) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, transverse flute I+II, oboe I+II, timpani, strings and basso continuo The words “Jauchzet, frohlocket!” (Triumph, rejoicing!) open one of Bach’s most instantly recognised works: the introductory chorus of the Christmas Oratorio BWV 248, which is indeed a parody of the … Read More