by Rebecca Cochran
Cantata 182, Himmelskönig, sei willkommen (“King of Heaven, welcome”), is the first cantata Bach composed following his promotion from organist to Konzertmeister in the court of Weimar in 1714.
Comprising eight movements, the cantata opens with a “heavenly” instrumental sonata in the form of a French overture. The recorder and violin share lead roles, accompanied by pizzicato in the continuo.
Enjoy this exquisite live recording of the opening sonata featuring soloists, Rachel Podger, violin and Hanneke van Proosdij, recorder as part of this year's Berkeley Early Music Festival.
Cantata 182, Himmelskönig, sei willkommen (“King of Heaven, welcome”), is the first cantata Bach composed following his promotion from organist to Konzertmeister in the court of Weimar in 1714.
Comprising eight movements, the cantata opens with a “heavenly” instrumental sonata in the form of a French overture. The recorder and violin share lead roles, accompanied by pizzicato in the continuo.
Enjoy this exquisite live recording of the opening sonata featuring soloists, Rachel Podger, violin and Hanneke van Proosdij, recorder as part of this year's Berkeley Early Music Festival.
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