Category Archives: Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)

Nov 20

Fürchte dich nicht [Do not be afraid] (Isaiah 41:10; 43:1) – Johann Sebastian Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach (aged 61) in a portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann, Copy or second Version of his 1746 Canvas, private ownership of William H. Scheide, Princeton, New Jersey, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Isaiah 41:10; 43:1 [German]

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228 (1726), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)


Performed by Musica Amphion & Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam

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MP3: Motette, Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228

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Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Konrad Ameln. This edition: Urtext edition. Paperback. Sacred, Motetten, Barock (Motets, Baroque). Choral score, anthology. BWV 225-230. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA5193).

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May 24

Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim? [How shall I give thee up, Ephraim?] (Hosea 11:8) – J.S. Bach

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Hosea 11:8 [German]

8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

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Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim? Cantata BWV 89 (first performed on 24 October 1723), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)


Performed by English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, Conductor John Eliot Gardiner

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Cantata No.89 Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim? BWV89 : I Aria – “Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim?” [Bass]

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O how can I surrender Ephraim (Cantata for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. For SAB vocal soli, SATB choir, horn, 2 oboes, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim. Cantatas. Level 3. Vocal score. Language: German/English. Composed 1723. BWV 89. 24 pages. Duration 14 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

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Aug 17

Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden [Praise the Lord, all nations] (Psalm 117:1-2) – Johann Sebastian Bach

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Psalm 117:1-2 [German]

1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.

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Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230, composed by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)


Performed by Winnender Kantorei and Collegium Musicum

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Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230 / Philippe Herreweghe, La Chapelle Royale and Collegium Vocale Gent / Harmonia Mundi

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Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230 (Motet for mixed choir and bc). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Konrad Ameln. For SATB choir. This edition: Stapled, Urtext edition. Stapled. Chor-Archiv. Sacred. Level 3. Choral score. BWV 230. Duration 9 minutes. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA5135). 

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Feb 09

Das Lamm, das erwürget ist [The Lamb that was slain] (Revelation 5:12-13) – Johann Sebastian Bach

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Revelation 5:12-13 [German]

12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

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Das Lamm, das erwürget ist (movt. 11 from Cantata 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis; 1713-31 original and revisions), composed by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

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MP3: Cantata No.21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis BWV21 : XI Chorus – “Das Lamm, das erwürget ist” [Boy Soprano, Counter-Tenor, Tenor, Bass, Choir] / Harnoncourt / Teldec

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Cantata No. 21 — Ich hatte viel Bekummernis (SATB with SATB Soli (German, English Language Edition)). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Kalmus Edition. Baroque; Masterwork; Sacred. Book. 76 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.K06020).

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