Motetten/Motets, BWV 225-230

Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Cantus Cölln & Konrad Junghänel

Motets BWV 225–230 are a collection of six choral works composed by Johann Sebastian Bach between 1723 and 1727. These motets showcase Bach's mastery of counterpoint and choral writing, often featuring double-choir settings and intricate vocal interplay, and were primarily composed for special occasions such as funerals in Leipzig.
First released: 30th June 1997

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
    12:11
  2. 2.
    Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
    8:08
  3. 3.
    Jesu meine Freude, BWV 227
    18:28
  4. 4.
    Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226
    7:38
  5. 5.
    Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228
    8:16
  6. 6.
    Lobet den Herren, alle Heiden, BWV 230
    6:14

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