Kantate (Widmann)

Kantate (Cantata) for soli, choir, organ and orchestra is a work by German composer Jörg Widmann. It was composed in 2023, on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach taking office as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. It was premiered on 8 June 2023 by Thomaskantor Andreas Reize conducting Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Thomanerchor at Thomaskirche.

Kantate
Cantata by Jörg Widmann
The composer in 2006
PeriodContemporary
OccasionBach 300, BACH for Future
Composed2023
Published2023 (2023): Mainz
PublisherSchott Music
Duration35:00
Movements7
Premiere
Date8 June 2023 (2023-06-08)
LocationThomaskirche, Leipzig
ConductorAndreas Reize
Performers
  • Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
  • Thomanerchor
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