San Francisco Bach Choir: J. S. Bach: Cantatas

In cantatas Du sollst Gott deinen Herren and Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende, Bach juxtaposes intellect and emotion to convey the Lutheran dichotomy of rule versus gospel — brilliantly contrasting the complex rules of counterpoint with a perfect freedom of expression. In Cantata 77, he suggests the impossibility of living to the letter of the law by writing a devilishly difficult part for an early slide-trumpet called a tromba da tirarsi. Guest artist John Thiessen has graciously agreed to play it — and will also display his considerable talents on natural trumpet in Corelli's beautiful trumpet sonata.

J. S. Bach: Cantatas Nos. 77 & 27

and Corelli Sonata in D Major, John Thiessen, Trumpet

with SFBC Concentus, the SFBC Period Consort, and
soloists Ruth Escher, Elspeth Franks, and Hugh Davies

J. S. Bach: Cantatas Nos. 77 & 27

and Corelli Sonata in D Major, John Thiessen, Trumpet

with SFBC Concentus, the SFBC Period Consort, and soloists Ruth Escher, Elspeth Franks, and Hugh Davies

with SFBC Concentus, the SFBC Period Consort, and
soloists Ruth Escher, Elspeth Franks, and Hugh Davies