Since October 2006, the Bach Foundation has performed one cantata per month in the baroque church of Trogen, Switzerland, attracting audiences from across Switzerland and neighboring countries.
Interpretation
Conductor Rudolf Lutz introduces each cantata in a lively dialogue, demonstrating musical hallmarks at the keyboard and inviting the audience to sing along with the chorales.
Compositional Technique
Rudolf Lutz, the musical director, describes Bach's opening movements as having a distinctive rhythmic drive, or 'groove,' which creates a specific mood even before the first word is sung.
Interpretation
Each cantata performance includes a 'reflection' lecture by personalities from culture, economics, and politics, which lends a new dimension to the second performance of the work.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings of Bach's cantatas, captured between November 2008 and January 2011.
Recording & Production
The J. S. Bach Foundation St. Gallen, a privately funded project, aims to re-interpret Bach's complete vocal works over approximately 25 years.
Composer Biography
During his time as Thomascantor in Leipzig, Bach had a 'closed time' (tempus clausum) during Advent and Lent when concerted music was forbidden, allowing him to compose celebratory Christmas music.
