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BWV 95 Christus, der ist mein Leben Sep 16, 2018

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"Christ, who is my life". A reflection on Jesus' raising of the son of the widow of Nain, this cantata is built around four Lutheran funeral hymns. It expresses the Christian hope that death holds no fear for those whose Saviour Jesus is.

BWV 51 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen Sep 09, 2018

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"Shout for joy to God in every land". An exuberant solo cantata for soprano, calling God's people to praise Him for His faithfulness. This cantata closes with an extraordinary 'Alleluia' for soprano and solo trumpet.

BWV 78 Jesu, der du meine Seele Sep 02, 2018

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"Jesus, by whom my soul". A chorale cantata based on a hymn by Johann Rist, in which the Christian takes comfort in the sufferings of Jesus for our salvation.

BWV 33 Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ Aug 26, 2018

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"On you alone, Lord Jesus Christ". A chorale cantata based on a hymn by Konrad Huber, a reminder that our loving God is our only lasting hope.

BWV 35 Geist und Seele wird verwirret Aug 19, 2018

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"Spirit and soul are thrown into confusion". A solo cantata for the alto, based on Jesus' healing of the deaf and mute man (Mark 7), marvelling at God's miraculous care for His children. [Translation of the libretto]

BWV 199 Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut Aug 12, 2018

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"My heart swims in blood". This early solo cantata for soprano solo is a reflection on Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18), pleading for the forgiveness of sins.

BWV 101 Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott Aug 05, 2018

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"Take from us, Lord, you faithful God". A chorale cantata based on a penitential hymn by Martin Möller, begging for God's merciful forgiveness of our sins and release from their just punishment.

BWV 94 Was frag ich nach der Welt Jul 29, 2018

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"What is the world to me". A chorale cantata based on a well-known Lutheran hymn. The message of the hymn is that the vanishing treasures of the world are nothing compared to the true, eternal treasure, Jesus.

BWV 178 Wo Gott, der Herr, nicht bei uns hält Jul 22, 2018

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"If God, the Lord, does not stay with us". A chorale cantata based on one of the very earliest Lutheran hymns, written by a friend and colleague of Martin Luther. It is a paraphrase of Psalm 124, reminding us that it is only the grace of God...

BWV 187 Es wartet alles auf dich Jul 15, 2018

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"The eyes of all look to you". This cantata draws on texts from both the Old and the New Testaments to reassure us that we can trust God since He has provides for us and has promised to care for us.

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