Friday, September 24, 2021

XXIII. BACH, J.S.: Cantata #209: "Non sa che sia dolore" ("He knows not what sorrow is"), BWV 209

XXIII. BACH, J.S. (1685-1750)

Cantata #209: "Non sa che sia dolore" ("He knows not what sorrow is"), BWV 209 (1747)
1. Sinfonia
2. Recitative: Non sa che sia dolore
3. Aria: Parti pur e con dolore
4. Recitative: Tuo saver al tempo e l'età contrasta
5. Aria: Ricetti gramezza e pavento
Katharine Fuge, soprano
Esti Rofe, flute
Israel Camerata Orchestra Jerusalem
Shalev Ad-El, cond.
(23:02)

A secular cantata usually implies a vocal work written for Christmas, or other liturgical occasions.

This cantata is one of only two that Bach set to an Italian text.

Bach's usual polyphonic genius is evident throughout.

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