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Reflective lectures

The J. S. Bach Foundation’s reflective lectures on the cantata texts offer profound insight and a contemporary perspective on the Baroque libretti that Johann Sebastian Bach set to music. Discover the personal interpretations of leading figures from all walks of life, who explore the context and meaning of the cantata texts through the lens of contemporary culture, politics, economics and science. Until 2019, the reflective lectures were published in print; since then they have been made available exclusively on Bachipedia.

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The J. S. Bach Foundation’s reflective lectures on the cantata texts offer profound insight and a contemporary perspective on the Baroque libretti that Johann Sebastian Bach set to music. Discover the personal interpretations of leading figures from all walks of life, who explore the context and meaning of the cantata texts through the lens of contemporary culture, politics, economics and science. Until 2019, the reflective lectures were published in print; since then they have been made available exclusively on Bachipedia.

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Reflective lectures on the Cantata Texts – Profound Insights from Various Perspectives

The reflective lectures on the cantata texts of the J. S. Bach Foundation offer a unique and profound engagement with the baroque texts set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach. These reflective lectures are an integral part of each concert evening and provide a valuable extension to the musical experience.

Each reflective lecture is presented by distinguished individuals from economics, culture, politics, science, and religion, who share their personal and contemporary viewpoints on the texts, often written by well-known and lesser-known poets and theologians. As a result, the audience gains not only an insight into the historical and theological backgrounds but also a compelling engagement with the themes that make Bach’s music timelessly relevant.

Why experience the reflective lectures of the J. S. Bach Foundation?

✔ Profound reflective lectures on the cantata texts from various perspectives
✔ Interesting insights from personalities across different fields of societal life
✔ A unique approach to the baroque texts, contextualizing and deepening Bach’s music
✔ An ideal complement for those who wish to delve deeper into the spiritual and philosophical themes in Bach’s music

Experience the reflective lectures on the cantata texts and be inspired by new perspectives on Bach’s work.

All reflective lectures are also available on Bachipedia – for an even deeper discovery of the musical heritage of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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