Cantatas

Bach Cantata recording review - - An explanation of the essence of Bach's Cantata's and a review by Steve Schwartz of selections from the first two volumes of Ton Koopman's complete recording project.

Bach Cantatas - - Entries generally compiled from postings about the compositions and their recordings at the Bach Cantatas Mailing List. Participants suggest works to study. Subscription and background information included.

The Bach Cantatas - - The pages contain the German texts of all cantatas and most other vocal works by J.S. Bach, as well as French translations of many cantatas.

Bach Cantatas: Indexed Listener's Guide - - Separate listings of sacred and secular pieces placed in numerical order with links to pages for individual pieces.

Bach Cantatas: Listener's Guide Indexed by Rating - - Personal and professional opinion about the overall quality of the religious pieces by Simon Crouch.

Bach's Cantatas: A Brief Orientation - - Tracing patterns and changes in his cantata compositions through different periods in his life. From the Baroque Music Club.

Book Review of Handbook to Bach's Sacred Cantata Texts - - Review by Yo Tomita of Melvin P. Unger's book which details links between bible quotations and allusions and Bach's Cantata movement.

The Cantata Musical Form - - An explanation from the "Grove Concise Dictionary of Music" of the history and format of the Cantata musical for.

Laurenscantorij - - Performing monthly Cantata at the Saint Laurens church of Rotterdam The Netherlands. Dates and works to be performed.

Listener's Guide to the Cantatas of J. S. Bach - - Simon Crouch article deals with what to listen for, recommended recordings, books, and Internet references.