J. S. Bach: BWV 179 "See to it that your fear of God is not hypocrisy"
Cantata for the 11th Sunday after Trinity, for soprano, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II also oboe da caccia I+II, strings and basso continuo.
Hypocrisy and self-assuredness have permeated the history of politics and religion for thousands of years - Bach's cantata "See to it that your fear of God is not hypocrisy" BWV 179, developed along the lines of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, serves as a timeless warning. Above and beyond many a zealous baroque figure of speech, the text and music embody the advice of wholesome humility and appropriate self-questioning. The fact that Bach later transformed the admonishing opening chorus into the Kyrie prayer of his Missa brevis in G major BWV 236 could not be more fitting.
With a reflection on the cantata text by Thomas Strässle.
Performers:
Miriam Feuersinger, soprano
Daniel Johannsen, tenor
Matthias Helm, bass
Choir & Orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation
Rudolf Lutz, conductor
Program:
5.30 pm
Musical-theological introduction to the work with Rudolf Lutz and Rev. Niklaus Peter
19.00 - approx. 20.30 hrs
1st concert performance
Reflection
2nd concert performance
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19:00 - 20:30
25 September 2026