J.S. Bach cantatas for alto solo

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According to a German theological tradition that Bach was very familiar with, the use of the alto voice symbolized the very expression of the Holy Spirit. These three solo cantatas do not deviate from the rule, even if it is still unknown to whom Bach intended these scores: neither a woman nor a castrato, it could only be a falsettist or an exceptionally skilled boy. These works require total vocal virtuosity: their extraordinary musical diversity includes sublime consoling lullabies, the faithful echo of a concerto for organ (BWV 170), the drama of an oratorio...

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