On the Cantatas of J.S. Bach

Trinity XVII-XXVII

Hendrik Slegtenhorst

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Hendrik Slegtenhorst
22 January 2022

Music reviews & criticism; Western "classical" music; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Sacred & religious music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

Series: Bach Cantatas

In his more than 200 cantatas Bach interprets the human condition through musical assertion and examination of the relevance of the gospels and epistles of the Christian Bible. Every cantata is discussed in my six book series On the Cantatas of J.S. Bach.

The epistle, which is essentially didactic, is from the Apostolic letters retained in Scripture. The gospel, which is concerned with the life and teachings of Christ, is effectively an exposition of His adherence to principles and the application of action.

Guided by this context, Bach consistently propounds surpassing interpretations of the nature and spirit of life. Though the over-reaching principles are philosophical and ethical, how they apply is determined, ultimately, by the individual.

Book Three of this series examines the 36 surviving cantatas for the Sundays and feast days of Trinity XVII to XXVII, which include those for Michaelmas and Reformation Day. Bach, in these, affirms and explains such fundamental aspects as good and evil, unbelief and belief, falsity and friendship, and the Last Judgment.

It is a personal exploration, both his and mine.

By: Hendrik Slegtenhorst
Imprint: Hendrik Slegtenhorst
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9798201719968
Series: Bach Cantatas
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 22 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hendrik Slegtenhorst's executive and senior management work has been for local governments, post-secondary education, and heritage institutions, and on board directorships for cultural, community, and economic development. In addition to his work as a writer, speaker, columnist, and editor, Slegtenhorst has held corporate appointments in project management, information technology, and human resources. Soon after being brought to life in Rembrandt's university city of Leiden in the Netherlands, his parents emigrated to Canada, where, by design, Slegtenhorst has worked in its largest cities--Ottawa, Montr�al, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver--and many of the country's smaller communities. He has also worked in the United States, Europe, and Africa, and resides in Vancouver, Canada.