Bach Cantata Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben BWV 109, Netherlands Bach Society

Ambiguity and doubt resound in the opening of Bachs cantata Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben, performed here by the Netherlands Bach Society for All of Bach. The same applies to the subsequent recitative by the tenor and particularly the aria, with its indecisive rhythms and uncertain harmonies. But then the alto gives heart to the doubter: God will stand by his side in the battle, so that faith will win in the end. And just where you expect a simple chorale at the end of the cantata, suddenly you hear a grand arrangement with rousing orchestral accompaniment. It is one of the oldest Lutheran hymns, with words that testify to an unshakeable faith in God. Recorded for the project All of Bach on 28 May 2021 at the Walloon Church, Amsterdam. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel and consider donating We thank MWH4impact foundation for their generous support of this recording. MWH4impact aims