by Rebecca Cochran
The marking per ogni tempo (for all times) appears on Bach’s Cantata 21. Probably composed in Weimar around 1713-14, this work represents Bach’s transition from a writing style based on biblical and hymn texts to a style utilizing baroque poetry.
Bach performed this cantata for a variety of events in Weimar, Hamburg, Halle and Leipzig, which further suggests that the general readings and texts are suitable for any occasion.
The marking per ogni tempo (for all times) appears on Bach’s Cantata 21. Probably composed in Weimar around 1713-14, this work represents Bach’s transition from a writing style based on biblical and hymn texts to a style utilizing baroque poetry.
Bach performed this cantata for a variety of events in Weimar, Hamburg, Halle and Leipzig, which further suggests that the general readings and texts are suitable for any occasion.
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