Johann Christoph Bach - Fürchte dich nicht

Johann Christoph Bach (1642 - 1703):
FÜRCHTE DICH NICHT

Johann Christoph Bach was a German composer of the Baroque period. He was born at Arnstadt, the son of Heinrich Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach's great uncle, hence he was Johann Sebastian's first cousin once removed. He was also the uncle of Maria Barbara Bach, J. S. Bach's first wife. He is not to be confused with Johann Sebastian's son, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach.

Within the Bach family, Johann Christoph was highly respected as a 'profound' composer. In J. S. Bach's obituary notice of 1754 he is mentioned expressly as one who "was as good at inventing beautiful thoughts as he was at expressing words. He composed, to the extent that current taste permitted, in a galant and cantabile style, uncommonly full-textured ... On the organ and the keyboard he never played with fewer than five independent parts". J. S. Bach performed some of his motets and vocal concertos in Leipzig.

Fürchte dich nicht, denn ich hab' dich erlöst,
ich hab' dich bei deinem Namen gerufen,
du bist mein.
Wahrlich, ich sage dir:
Heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein.

O Jesu du, mein Hilf und Ruh,
ich bitte dich mit Tränen:
Hilf, dass ich mich bis ins Grab nach dir möge sehnen.

Collegium Vocale, Gent
Directed by Philippe Herreweghe

If you wish to listen to other Bach family motets:

Johann Bach(?):
Sey nun wieder zufrieden:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmRlWZia5hA

Johann Michael Bach:
Das Blut Jesu Christi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32rm5RtDbm4

Johann Christoph Bach:
Der Gerechte, ob er gleich:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biNMVFKpZM4

Johann Ludwig Bach:
Unsere Trübsal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6QZbOkXaHw

Johann Ludwig Bach:
Das ist meine Freude:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv0NrpFzC9s

Johann Sebastian Bach:
Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXxRDkeh4ZY

Johann Sebastian Bach(?):
Der Gerechte kommt um:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X96zXtX_20Q

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[stigekalder]

I'm glad you like it. That's very encouraging, thank you!

[Nganguenf]

Sara Ottou, c'est à toi que je dédie cette pièce...Suis la avec délectation, calme et passion.

[Nganguenf]

I'm glad to be one of those person who can sing it...Johann Sebastian Bach's family was a genius one! Je dédie cette pièce à Sara Ottou.

[ndknarf]

I think that it's the 15th time I listen to this...Bach 's family was a genius one....

[Sketchturf]

The voice of each of the desks are mixed, giving a delicate sound and light entirely appropriate to these beautiful pages of music

[redbrian3655]

Thank you. I am enjoying hearing and learning about the other Bachs through you.

[c4flash9]

Yes Wunderschön, I'll see if I can upload the actual video from which this audio is taken. The video was taped at Clare (1995?) and sold as a VHS entitled "Bach Family Motets". My tape is nearly worn out and I have tried to find a DVD of this performance without success.

c4

[Kmetschchen]

sehr schön... nur etwas langsam :D aber das ist ja geschmackssache ^^

[peddletoneG]

What jewels the Bachs were! As is this, among other of the family 'jewels'. I especially liked the Johann Ludwig, a new name, and I surely wish there were more of his 'out there', like in my choir room. Thank you for sharing these wonderful 'new' works!!

[EvelynCor]

This music is... strengthening :)

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