Bach's BWV 77 Cantata: Stunningly Complicated Counterpoint (Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben)
Please support this channel on Patreon: / richardatkinson Richard Atkinson analyzes the stunningly complicated counterpoint in the opening chorus of J. S. Bach's BWV 77 cantata, "Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben". This is a fair use educational commentary that uses excerpts from the following recordings/performances: BWV 77 (Cantata): Pieter Jan Leusink, Holland Boys Choir/Netherlands Bach Collegium Dies sind die heiligen zehn Gebot (Melody): Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier BWV 298 (Chorale Harmonization): Chamber Choir of Europe, Nicol Matt & Chamber Ensemble of Europe BWV 4 (Cantata): Konrad Junghänel, Cantus Cölln BWV 635: (from Orgelbüchlein): Wolfgang Zerer, organ BWV 678 and 679 (from Clavier-Übung III): Kay Johannsen, organ

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