J.S. Bach - Cantata BWV 41 “Jesu, nun sei gepreiset“ (J.S. Bach Foundation)

Would you like to donate? IBAN: CH73 0900 0000 8558 5738 0 More about the cantata text: The cantata “Jesu, nun sei gepreiset“ BWV 41 was the weighty New Year’s contribution to Bach’s chorale year of 1724/25. It therefore always looks both ahead and back, imploring the strengthening grace of heaven to be able to cope with the world and Satan at all times. The final chorale, with brass interludes, and above all the opening movement, with three instrumental choruses, lend the cantata a representative festive character. Bach performs the chorale song, unusually long at 14 lines, in a manner that is particularly varied in terms of setting and rhythm. For the two arias, on the other hand, he used three oboes as well as violoncello piccolo to create tonal colors full of character, which give soulful expression to the pastoral “Hallelujah“ and a heartwarming vision of peace. Subscribe to our channel: