J.S. Bach - The Secular Cantatas

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This graceful little movement in the form of a Gavotte ends Bach’s Cantata No. 202. The text in translation reads -

Witness in contented bliss
A thousand radiant days of favour,
That soon in time to come
Does your affection bear its flower !


J.S. Bach
Little Aria/Gavotte
From Cantata No. 202 (c. 1729)
BWV 202/9
Soloist - Agnes Giebel (1966)
Concerto Amsterdam
Dir - Jaap Schroder
Telefunken/Teldec

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marval

New member
Hi Robert,

Thank you for sharing that. Some beautiful Bach just before Christmas, what could be better.


Margaret
 
Hi there Margaret,

Glad you like these. Here's another -

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J.S. Bach
‘A Musical Drama’
Cantata BWV 206, 'Schleicht, spielende Wellen, und murmelt gelinde!’
BWV 206/3
Bass Aria - ‘’Schleuß des Janustempels Türen’’

Text -

Close those Janus temple portals !
As we our hearts open wide.
Since to Thee alone our faith was promised,
Moved alone, Lord, by thy kindness
Our repentant hearts - These our filial hearts and spirits
With obedience turn to Thee.

In this extraordinary aria Bach employs a bass soloist to sing harmonic accompaniments besides melody in an astonishing demonstration of mastery of harmony. This cantata, officially written for the holiday of a dignitary, Augustus 3rd, in 1724 almost certainly includes one of Bach’s musical replies to concerted and growing criticism against his career. The work was several times scheduled for performance during his later career (e.g. in 1736, 1740 and again in 1742) but was cancelled by others each time. How else was Bach to respond to criticism of his music ? He did so musically. The librettist remains unknown. It may have been Bach himself.

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J.S. Bach
Cantata No. 202 (c.1729)
Opening Movement
Aria ‘Weichet nur, bertrubte Schatten’
BWV 202/1

Text -

Yield now I say you brooding shadows,
Frost and tempests, take your rest!

Flora's mirth
Will our breast
Nothing but merry joy now furnish,
For she draws with flowers nigh


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I'll finish this short thread by returning to Bach's wonderful 'Christmas Oratorio'. From the same J.S.Bach, the most stupendous miracle in the entire history of music.

Happy Christmas to all members and best wishes for this coming New Year ! Here's the lovely Sinfonia -

J.S. Bach
Sinfonia
Scene on the Nativity of Jesus Christ
Christmas Oratorio
BWV 248
Christopher Hogwood - Conductor
Academy of Ancient Music
London

L'Oiseau Lyre/Decca

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