The Genius of Bach - Six Motets

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Bach’s motets are among the greatest achievements of Baroque choral polyphony. Friedrich Rochlitz, noted Leipzig musicologist and critic recorded Mozart's reaction to hearing Singet dem Herrn. ‘Hardly had the choir sung a few measures when Mozart sat up and said “What is this?” When the singing was finished he cried out, full of joy, “Now, there is something one can learn from”’.

JS Bach: Motets BWV 225-230

1. Singet dem Herrn ein neues lied (Sing Unto the Lord a New Song) BWV225 

2. Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf (The Spirit Gives Aid to our Weakness)BWV226

3. Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, my joy) BWV227

4. Fürchte dich nicht (Do not fear) BWV22

5. Komm, Jesu, komm (Come, Jesus, come) BWV229

6. Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (Praise the Lord, all ye heathen) BWV230

7. Ich lasse dich nicht (I will not let you go) BWV 1164