J.S. Bach - The Secular Cantatas

[Robert Newman]

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J.S. Bach
Cantata No.209 ‘Non sa che sia dolore’ (1729)
Secular Cantata in Italian Style
BWV 209/5

Aria, ‘ Ricetti Gramezza E Pavento’
http://www.mediafire.com/?ijtcwwmixzy

 

[Robert Newman]

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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

http://www.mediafire.com/?ztqgjcyimvd

 

[Robert Newman]

And this little break -

J.S. Bach
Musette in D Major
(From Anna Magdelena Notebook)

Pianist - Rosalyn Tureck, (1914-2003) Pianist, Harpsichordist, Conductor and Editor. Teacher, enthusiast and promoter of Bach's music throughout the USA and worldwide.

http://www.mediafire.com/?enmdmyjztzd

 

[Robert Newman]

J.S. Bach
Aria with Thirty Variations, BMW988 ('Goldberg Variations')
Opening
Soloist - Rosalyn Tureck (1914-2003)
Great Hall of the Philharmonic
St. Petersburg, Russia 1995

'Tureck - the only great artistic influence in my career' (Glenn Gould)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4PSUL_aRGZU&feature=related

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[Robert Newman]

3/5

J.S. Bach
Opening Movement
Cantata No. 207 (1726)
BWV 207/1
Opening Chorus
'Vereinigte Zwietracht de wechs'
Musica Antiqua Koln, Choir and Soloists

http://www.mediafire.com/?kndnutmftyk

 

[marval]

Hi Robert,

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


Margaret

 

[Robert Newman]

Hi there Margaret,

Glad you like these. Here's another -

4/5

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.

http://www.mediafire.com/?wz1kxnzftj0

 

[Robert Newman]

5a/5

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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http://www.mediafire.com/?muzjng4zjj1

 

[Robert Newman]

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

http://www.mediafire.com/?kmzzmmumhy2

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[gina]

thank you for sharing