Ratswechsel 1731

Bach Cantata Day Information:
Ratswechsel 1731

Occurs every August 27th. Not a liturgical day.

Occurrences:


Music for this day

  • Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29
    (first performance 27 August 1731, Leipzig period)


Bach has written no less than 27 Ratswechsel cantatas that we know of, but only 6 remain intact (1 in Mühlhausen, 5 in Leipzig), for some others we only have the lyrics. This Ratswechsel cantata was written in 1731: Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29.

Most Ratswechsel cantatas are very festive, not only because of the occasion, but also because the performance was done in front of many high officials, so all performers wanted to shine, and Bach gave them plenty opportunity to do so.


Extra information

The Netherlands Bach Society website has more information and a performance of BWV 29:
https://bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/bwv-29/

Playlist

WBCF0827-Ratswechsel 1731

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Image of the day

The main hall inside the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) of Leipzig today.

The main hall inside the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) of Leipzig today.