Sunday 15 May 2016

Whitsun Greetings






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Johann Sebastian Bach's Whitsun Cantatas



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Portrait of Bach, aged 61, by E. G. Haussmann, 1748

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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Mass in B minor, two Passions, and over three hundred cantatas of which around two hundred survive. His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.
Bach's abilities as an organist were highly respected during his lifetime, although he was not widely recognised as a great composer until a revival of interest in and performances of his music in the first half of the 19th century. He is now generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.

5 comments:

  1. Dear Karin,
    I have visited you often without leaving a comment, but always enjoying what I saw on your blog.On this rainy day here in the Dallas area of Texas, I feel so inspired as I listen to the Bach Cantatas that I have to let you know.I love your artful blog and find it extraordinary.
    I want to thank you for creating something so informative, uplifting and beautiful.
    The posts about your visits to the Black Forest region in Germany also warmed my heart as
    I am a transplant from Heidelberg.
    Warmest greetings, Sieglinde

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  2. Thanks Karin for the info and music accompaniment ! Hope you are enjoying nice summer days...Gail x

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  3. Liebe Karin,
    noch sehr herzliche Maigrüße!

    ♥ Franka

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  4. I hope you will keep in submitting new articles or blog posts & thank you for sharing your great experience among us.

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  5. Amazing blog and very interesting stuff you got here!

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