The Early Music Show

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Performance and news from the world of early music.

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

The Early Music Show: Bach's arrival in Leipzig

Bach's arrival in Leipzig

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Bach's arrival in Leipzig

Mark Seow explores the impact of JS Bach's cantata Die Elenden sollen essen.

Mark Seow explores the piece with which JS Bach exploded onto the musical scene in Leipzig on the first Sunday after Trinity in 1723 – Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV75.

Mark Seow explores the cantata with which JS Bach exploded onto the musical scene in Leipzig in 1723 – Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV75.  

Bach composed the piece at a decisive turning point in his career. After various positions in churches and courts, he assumed his post of Thomaskantor in Leipzig on the first Sunday after Trinity, performing this cantata.

Plus, there's a round-up of the week's Early Music News with Hannah French.

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