Mind-boggling Complexity: Bach’s BWV 14 Cantata Chorus (Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit)

Please support this channel on Patreon:   / richardatkinson   Richard Atkinson analyzes the mind-bogglingly complex opening chorus of J. S. Bach's BWV 14 cantata, "Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit" ("Were God not with us at this time"). This is a fair use educational commentary that uses excerpts from a recording/performance by: Monteverdi Choir & English Baroque Soloists, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner 00:00 - Commentary 02:40 - Section 1 05:31 - Section 2 07:07 - Section 3 08:39 - Section 4 10:12 - Section 5 12:25 - Section 6 13:59 - Section 7 16:28 - Entire chorus again but without interruptions