These 7 works comprise J.S Bach's complete output of German motets in stark contrast to his prolific cantata output of over 200 works. German motets occupied a specific place in the canon of liturgical music in the 16 - 18 centuries. They were performed solely by the choir schools during services, the congregation remaining silent. Consequently, the writing is more complex than that found in works where the congregation could join in. It was customary for two motets to be sung at Sunday services, Vespers, weddings, funerals church induction ceremonies, inaugurations and university gatherings. Bach's works date from his time cantor at St Thomas's church in Leipzig, where on of his duties was to provide music for minor ceremonies.

Tracklist:

Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied, Motet for Chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1): Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied
Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied, Motet for Chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1): Wie Sich Ein Vater Erbarmet - Gott, Nimm Dich Ferner Unser A
Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied, Motet for Chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1): Lobet Den Herrn in Seinen Taten
Der Geist Hilft Unser Schwachheit Auf, Motet for Double Chorus, Winds, Strings ; Continuo, BWV 226 (BC C2): Der Geist Hilft Unse
Der Geist Hilft Unser Schwachheit Auf, Motet for Double Chorus, Winds, Strings ; Continuo, BWV 226 (BC C2): Der Aber Die Herzen
Der Geist Hilft Unser Schwachheit Auf, Motet for Double Chorus, Winds, Strings ; Continuo, BWV 226 (BC C2): Du Heilige Brunst, S
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Jesu, Meine Freude
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Es Ist Nun Nichts Verdammliches An Denen
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Unter Deinem Schirmen 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Denn Das Gesetz Des Geistes 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Trotz Dem Alten Drachen 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Ihr Aber Seid Nicht Fleischlich 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Weg Mit Allen SchÃ¤tzen! 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): So Aber Christus in Euch Ist 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Gute Nacht, O Wesen 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): So Nun Der Geist 1
Jesu, Meine Freude, Motet for 5-Part Chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5): Weicht, Ihr Trauergeister 1
FÃ¼rchte Dich Nicht, Ich Bin Bei Dir, Motet for Double Chorus, BWV 228 (BC C4) 1
Komm, Jesu, Komm, Motet for Chorus ; Continuo, BWV 229 (BC C3) 2
Lobet Den Herrn, Alle Heiden, Motet for Chorus ; Organ, BWV 230 (BC C6)

UPC: 842977040456
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 11.9.10
Format: CD

J.S. Bach - Motets (CD)