Die Kunst Des Siegens

During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.

During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.

Ist Lieben eine Kunst? Wenn das so ist, dann wird von dem, der diese Kunst beherrschen will, verlangt, daß er etwas weiß und daß er keine Mühe scheut. Oder ist die Liebe nur eine angenehme Empfindung, die man rein zufällig erfährt, etwas, was einem sozusagen 'in den Schoß fällt', wenn man Glück hat? Dieses kleine Buch geht davon aus, daß Lieben eine Kunst ist, obwohl die meisten Menschen heute zweifellos das letztere annehmen.