Cantata Collection

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, c1732. Detail of a manuscript page from Johann Sebastian Bachs Cantata No. 9, Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, c1732

Js Bach Conducts
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer conducts the Whitsunday Cantata Date: 1685 - 1750

Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata The Shipwreck, 1899. Creator: Jan Toorop
Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata The Shipwreck, 1899

The dying Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart listening to his friends performing his cantata In Praise of Friendship (engraving)
5207911 The dying Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart listening to his friends performing his cantata In Praise of Friendship (engraving) by French School

The Melbourne Exhibition, the Cantata at the Opening Ceremony (engraving)
1060379 The Melbourne Exhibition, the Cantata at the Opening Ceremony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Melbourne Exhibition)

The Queens Jubilee Abroad, the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition (engraving)
1046058 The Queens Jubilee Abroad, the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Abroad)

Mrs Joseph Vernon as Cymon singing Thomas Arnes cantata Cymon and Iphigenia
6337682 Mrs Joseph Vernon as Cymon singing Thomas Arnes cantata Cymon and Iphigenia by British School, (18th Century); (add.info)

Miss Rosalind Frances Ellicott (b / w photo)
1603549 Miss Rosalind Frances Ellicott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Rosalind Frances Ellicott, Daughter of the Bishop of Gloucester)

Benjamin Britten at rehearsal of St Nicholas 1963
Benjamin Britten with trebles from the London Boy Singers at a rehearsal of his cantata, Saint Nicolas, in Orford Church, 23 June 1963 Date: 1963

BELLA, Gabriele (1740-1782). The cantata of the orphans for the Dukes of the North. ca. 1782. Concert at the Casino dei Filarmonici during the visit in 1782 of the Count Paul Petrovich

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, c1729. Autograph manuscript of Johann Sebastian Bachs cantata 112, Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, c1729

VICTORY! Cantata of Mr. Michek Carre, MA Adam music, sung by MM. Jourdan, Faure, Delaunay-R. and Bussine in the theater of the Opera-Comique in the free presentation given by order of the Emperor

Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes
KW226907 Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes, 1922 (litho) by Emerson, Chase (1874-1922); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) African-English composer who achieved such success he was called the African Mahler. His best known work is a cantata Hiawathas Wedding Feast, 1898

Julius Benedict (1804-1885) German-born composer and conductor, born at Stuttgart, the son of a Jewish banker. He spent most of his career in England

VICTORY! Cantata of Mr. Michek CarrA

GERMANY: ORCHESTRA, 1732. Performance of a cantata in a south German church. Behind the organist is the conductor, with a roll of music in each hand. Frontispiece to Musikalisches Lexicon, by J.G

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"Cantata: A Musical Journey Through Time" Step into the world of cantatas, where music and emotion intertwine to create a captivating experience. From Johann Sebastian Bach's meticulously crafted manuscripts to Benjamin Britten conducting with passion, the power of this musical form is undeniable. In Gabriele Bella's cantata, we are transported to a bygone era, immersing ourselves in the enchanting melodies that have stood the test of time. Even Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself found solace in his friends' rendition of his own cantata, In Praise of Friendship, as he listened from his deathbed. The Melbourne Exhibition witnessed an awe-inspiring performance during its opening ceremony when a grand cantata filled the air with harmonious notes. The Queen's Jubilee Abroad was also celebrated through Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition's mesmerizing cantatas that left audiences spellbound. Talented performers like Mrs. Joseph Vernon and Miss Rosalind Frances Ellicott brought characters to life through their soulful renditions in Thomas Arne's Cymon and Iphigenia. Their voices echoed throughout concert halls, leaving listeners captivated by every word sung. Victory was sweetly proclaimed through Mr. Michek Carre's triumphant cantata composed by MA Adam. This powerful composition resonated deeply within hearts and souls alike. Gustave Charpentier beautifully captured the allure of music in his illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes - reminding us why we are drawn to these melodious tales year after year. Cantatas have transcended time and continue to be cherished for their ability to evoke emotions unlike any other art form can achieve. Whether it be Bach or Britten leading us on this musical journey or witnessing historical moments unfold through engravings or photographs - one thing remains certain: Cantatas hold a special place in our hearts as they transport us beyond borders and time itself.