Christ ist erstanden, by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Quire Cleveland with guest conductor Scott Metcalfe St. John’s Cathedral, Cleveland, April 13, 2011 J. S. Bach’s magisterial four-voice setting of the 12th-century Easter Leise “Christ ist erstanden,“ illustrating that the same musical material could inspire German composers and congregations for centuries. As is typical for chorale and hymn settings of the later periods, the tune is in the top voice throughout, while Bach explores the possibilities of chromatic harmonies beneath it.