The roots of J. S. Bach’s fruitfulness
Music historian Markus Rathey explains why and how J. S. Bach composed his choral works as he did. (54 minutes)
Celebrating Christmas with Bach (through Epiphany)
Ken Myers offers a detailed introduction to J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, a work composed to be sung on six occasions from Dec. 25th to Jan. 6th
Music for Good Friday
A conversation with Markus Rathey and Michael Marissen about Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion. (12 minutes)
Mars Hill Audio Journal, Volume 135
FEATURED GUESTS:
Bob Cutillo, Hans Boersma, Dana Gioia, Matthew Levering, Bruce Gordon, and Markus Rathey