Cantata Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3 Ah, God, how much heartache

The cantata, composed for the second Sunday after Epiphany in 1725, is based on a 16th-century chorale of the same name written by Martin Moller. An exquisite opening chorus describes heartache and sorrow while subsequent movements remind the believer of the comfort to be found in Jesus. A duet for soprano and alto soberly demonstrates that care and worry can be overcome with joyful singing.

Homilist - Dan Heim, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Oak Park, Illinois

Musicians:

Kontras Quartet - Yulia Watanabe-Price, Sherri Zhang, Ben Weber, Jean Hatmaker

Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra

Grace Cantor Michael D. Costello - conductor

Carolyne DalMonte - soprano

Amanda Koopman - mezzo-soprano

Brian Skoog - tenor

Daniel Eifert - bass

Free of charge and open to the public.