Cantata Insights: BWV 32 - Fort Collins, CO

916 West Prospect Road,Fort Collins CO 80526

21 January, 2023

Description

Cantata 32, Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen (Dearest Jesus, My Desire) is a good example of a "dialogue" cantata. In this work, the dialogue is between Jesus (bass soloist) and the Soul (soprano soloist). Bach composed it during his third year in Leipzig, and it was first performed in January of 1726. Overall, this cantata is more "intimate," scored for oboe, strings, continuo, and soprano/bass soloists. It is broken into six movements, first alternating arias and recitative, followed by a duet recitative/aria, and finally, a chorale. In the solo movements, Bach pairs the soprano with a plaintive oboe obbligato, and the bass sings along with a virtuosic violin solo. Sponsored by Edwin and Niki Smith FEATURED SOLOISTS Sarah Moyer, sopranoConnor Licharz, bassCOVID-19 PROTOCOLS (Updated August 2022) Masking will be optional for all audience members at CBE concerts.Proof of vaccination is not required for attendees. We will continue to re-evaluate our COVID-19 policies and protocols throughout the season.Contact [email protected] with any questions.All sales are final. No refunds. Verify all information (title, date, time, seat selection, etc.) before purchasing tickets.