Cantatas of J. S. Bach

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Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hymns
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_impact Musicology studies
Educational use
Influence on composers
Choral societies
Performance traditions
gptkbp:first_performance 1708
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Protestant_Reformation
German Baroque period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cantatas of J. S. Bach
gptkbp:influence gptkb:choir
Western classical music
gptkbp:language gptkb:German
gptkbp:liturgical_function Church service
gptkbp:music_style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:notable_feature Emotional expression
Complex harmonies
Use of counterpoint
Contrapuntal techniques
Thematic development
Vocal virtuosity
Variety of forms
Text painting
Dramatic elements
Use of dance forms
Use of continuo
Instrumental variety
Integration of solo and choral forces
Use of instruments like oboe and trumpet
gptkbp:notable_traits Orchestral accompaniment
Arias
Recitatives
Use of chorales
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:BWV_21
gptkb:BWV_140
gptkb:BWV_147
gptkb:BWV_80
gptkb:BWV_4
gptkbp:number_of_lines gptkb:200
gptkbp:performance gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:musical_group
1746
gptkbp:performer gptkb:Ton_Koopman
gptkb:Masaaki_Suzuki
gptkb:John_Eliot_Gardiner
gptkb:Philippe_Herreweghe
gptkb:Thomas_Quasthoff
gptkbp:recordings gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Harmonia_Mundi
gptkb:Archiv_Produktion
Teldec
gptkbp:thematic_element Religious themes
Liturgical texts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bach_Collegium_Japan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5