In Bach, the Universe & Everything we bring together science and Bach cantatas to create a thought-provoking Sunday morning event.
THE MUSIC
JS Bach Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen (Dearest Jesus, my Desire, BWV 32)
This Cantata is the form of a dialogue between the soul and Jesus. Inspired by the finding of Jesus in the temple, it reminds us of what we have lost and what we can find. It is some of the most wonderful music Bach composed.
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JS Bach Prelude, Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele (BWV Anh. II 52)
Byrd Christe qui lux es et dies
Albinoni Adagio from Oboe Concerto Op 9 No. 2
THE SCIENCE
In this talk, Professor Samuel Cohen from the University of Oxford encourages us to reflect on our personal ambitions and ask "How can I be sure that tomorrow's decisions will satisfy today's objectives?"
We are joined by Professor Daniel Leech-Wilkinson of King’s College London for this festive Bach, the Universe and Everything.
THE MUSIC
BWV 62 Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Now come, Savior of the Heathens)
"Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child" This Advent Cantata is a joyful celebration of the bi...
THE MUSIC
BWV 144 Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin (Take what is yours and go away.)
Cantata BWV 144 tells of the labourers from St Matthew's Gospel who feel that they have been underpaid. It begins with a merciless fugue: don’t complain and go away. Lest there was any confusion, Bach goes on to ...
The fourth appointment with the Series Bach the Universe and Everything
Recorded on the 30th January at Kings Place
Tim Harford joins us for this secular Sunday service.
THE MUSIC
BWV 81 Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? (Jesus sleeps, what shall I hope for?)
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