Bach Kantaten No. 54 - Choir & Orchestra Of The J.s. Bach Foundation - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

• BWV 76 «Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes» (The heavens are telling of God the glory): Get to know Bach in 40 minutes? We are often asked what is so special about the composer Johann Sebastian Bach, what explains the passion many people feel for his music. The answer could be an invitation to listen attentively to Cantata BWV 76, «Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes» (The heavens are telling of God the glory). It is a total work of art. Biblical words, nature poetry, a relentless portrayal of the human condition, grandiose choral figuration, a turning towards the most intimate love – everything is present in this music. • BWV 101 «Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott» (Take from us, Lord, thou faithful God): One of the linguistic expressions available is the combination of a question mark and an exclamation mark. «?!». This combination signals a certain degree of emphasis, but also helplessness, perhaps even hopelessness. Part of the cantata BWV 101 «Nimm von uns Herr, du treuer Gott» (Take from us, Lord, thou faithful God) deals with this theme. Yes, what then? The ‘heavy punishment and great distress’. The chorale on which the cantata is based was written at the time of the great plague epidemics in Europe. Bach transformed it into a large-scale, very poignant lament with great authenticity and, no doubt, under the impression of personal catastrophes in his family environment.

Label: Js Bach Stiftung | Origin: Holland