J. S. Bach: BWV 133 «Ich freue mich in dir»

Description

Christmas brought a true marathon of worship services for Bach and his Thomaner choir. No wonder he made the opening chorus of the chorale cantata BWV 133, intended for the third day of Christmas 1724, at least in the choir parts, distinctly accessible. But how much radiant nativity joy pervades this movement and the entire cantata, which in text and music makes the “hearing” of the “lovely” message the royal road to a sensual knowledge of God! And what warmth and intimacy can be overheard in the two arias, in which Bach humanizes this “incomprehensible being” in a comforting way.

With a reflection on the cantata text by Fatima Moumouni

Dorothee Mields, soprano
Terry Wey, alto
Joël Morand, tenor
Israel Martins, bass

Choir & Orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation
Rudolf Lutz, conductor

Program:
5:30 PM
Musical-theological introduction to the work with Rudolf Lutz and Pastor Niklaus Peter

7:00 - approx. 8:30 PM
1st concert performance
Reflection
2nd concert performance

Highlights

• Performance of the cantata BWV 133 «Ich freue mich in dir»
• With renowned vocal ensemble and orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation
• Reflection on the cantata text by Fatima Moumouni
• Event as part of a worship marathon at Christmas

General Information

The concert takes place in the Evangelical Reformed Church St. Mangen in St. Gallen. It includes a musical-theological introduction to the work, the performance of the cantata, and a reflection. The event is aimed at lovers of baroque choral music and vocal performance.

Location

Kirchgasse 17, 9000 St. Gallen, Schweiz

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