“For the glory of God alone.” With these words, Bach signed off each of his two hundred sacred cantatas. But with so many to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin. Our guide lifts the lid on a ...

The performance of a cantata was an important part of the liturgy in Lutheran churches. It was a medium by which to interpret readings from the Scriptures and proclaim the Gospel. In this course we ...

Three hundred years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach came to Leipzig as cantor. This was celebrated extensively at the Bachfest. His works continue to shape the music world today. When Johann Sebastian Bach ...

Fiona Talkington introduces a performance of Bach's 'wedding cantata' Weichet nur, betrubte Schatten, which may have been sung on his wedding day in 1721. Plus music by Zelenka. Show more Fiona ...