Bach - Cantata Wir mssen durch viel Trbsal... BWV 146 - Van Veldhoven | Netherlands Bach Society

Cantata 'Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen', performed by the Netherlands Bach Society for All of Bach, begins fairly cheerfully, with a mini organ concerto as a sinfonia. But immediately afterwards, the misery on earth becomes audible as the singers have difficult lines filled with obstacles. ‘Though you are sad, your sorrow will turn to joy’. These words from the sermon that was read in Leipzig on the third Sunday after Easter sum up the message of this cantata. The sorrow of earthly life is juxtaposed with the joy offered by faith and the promise of heaven. For more information on BWV 146 and credits of this production go to For the interview with conductor Jos van Veldhoven on 'Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen' go to Recorded for the project All of Bach on October 5th 2013 at St Martin's Church, Groningen. If you want to