Published On Sep 16, 2021
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Richard Atkinson analyzes the overwhelming whirlwind of counterpoint in the opening chorus of J. S. Bach's BWV 79 cantata, "Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild".
This is a fair use educational commentary that uses excerpts from the following recordings/performances:
Bach:
Cantatas, BWV 1, BWV 21, and BWV 79
Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki
Cantatas, BWV 8 and BWV 61
Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Herreweghe
Well-tempered Clavier, Book II, Fugue in G minor
Angela Hewitt, Pianoforte
Well-tempered Clavier, Book I, Fugue in C-sharp minor
András Schiff, Pianoforte
Pachelbel: Fugue in C major for organ, P. 132
Antoine Bouchard, Organ
Händel: Concerto Grosso No.7 in B flat major, HWV325 - II. Allegro
The Academy of Ancient Music Orchestra, Andrew Manze, violin & director
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon seconda a quattro
London Brass
Copland: Appalachian Spring
New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein
Haydn: Symphony No. 70 in D major
Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Fey