Carley performs Bach cantatas BWV 173 and 209 with Musicians of the Old Post Road in Music Worcester’s ‘Complete Bach Project’.
Both BWV 170 and 173 are sacred cantatas written for the season that follows Easter. The contrast in BWV 209 is not only structure and instrumentation, but that it’s one of Bach’s only settings of text in Italian. This cantata’s material is mournful, with references to departing and sailing off to sea. These cantatas feature symphonic moments as much as soloistic, making this performance a delight for listeners of all musical preferences.
Program
Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170
Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173
Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209