Why Is 2024 An Important Bach Year?
Jan 06, 2024•40 min
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Episode description
In this episode we delve into Bach’s second cantata cycle begun in 1724. The first two cantatas are briefly covered, (with two further cantatas to follow next episode) as well as the connection between the Lutheran church melodies and the significance of the year Bach began this ambitious project.
Pieces heard:
BWV 20, O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort (Click here to see the live video)
BWV 2, Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein
BWV 684, Chirst unser Herr zum Jordan Kamm
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