J.S. Bach: Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke, BWV 84 - The Church Cantatas, Vol. 99

BWV84 is a solo cantata for soprano, written for Sunday septuagesimae, 9 February 1727. It is an intimate work, based on the story of the workers in the vineyard, who all receive the same reward for vastly different amounts of work. The text picks out the idea of being content with what the Master gives. The opening aria, possibly based on an earlier oboe concerto, supports the soprano with a beautiful, quiet orchestral part. The central word `vergnügt’ is decorated, and the word `Gaben’ is also singled out for special treatment. An attractive recitative leads to an equally charming aria, quite simple but with every note filled with Bachs musical mastery. `The upward and downward leap of a sixth is almost like a quiet laugh of contentment’ (Gillies Whittaker). Another recitative and a simple chorale finish off this attractive work. Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Artists: Netherlands Bach Collegium, Pieter Jan Leusink (conductor), Holland Boys Choir & Ruth Holton (Soprano) 🎵O