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1734-1735:
A Season
in the life of
j.s. bach

A metaphorical journey through time -
a complete cycle of Bach's  surviving cantatas from his most creative year
in Leipzig:
3 Liturgical Seasons
9 Concerts
18 Cantatas
complemented by dynamic Speaker Series
Opening Night
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 5 @ 7PM
S. Clement's Church
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Major support for "1734-1735: A Season in the Life of J.S. Bach"
has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

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WHAT IS A CANTATA?

In his blog post, our artistic director Matt Glandorf provides a glimpse into a history of cantatas, their essential elements, what makes them different from operas, and why Bach's cantatas stand out among those of his contemporaries.  

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Opening chorus form  J.S. Bach Cantata BWV 12, Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen (Weeping, lamentation, worry, apprehension). Recorded live at Bach@7 Cantata Series on November 4, 2015 at S. Clement's Church. 

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