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Bach’s six motets lie somewhat in the shadow of his cantatas, passions and oratorios. In earlier decades, however, it was precisely that motet genre that brightened up everyday (church) life. With the help of Solomon’s Knot, Ignace Bossuyt selects striking examples for a resounding lecture.
This lecture is in Dutch.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Motets, BWV225-230
Johann Christoph Bach (1642-1703)
Motets
Solomon’s Knot: ensemble
Jonathan Sells: bass & musical direction
Ignace Bossuyt: lecture