A cantata is a form of vocal chamber music that was very popular during the Baroque period (which was roughly during the 17th century, although a number of music historians say that the Baroque period lasted about 160 years). Cantatas were originally associated with Lutheran worship services, but the term has since been applied to other works for chorus and orchestra.
Johann Sebastian Bach was a prolific composer of cantatas. I don't know know how many he wrote altogether, but there are over 200 remaining - many with religious themes and the rest with secular themes. The "Magnificat" in the previous post was one of his cantatas.
For comprehensive collection of information about Bach's Cantatas, please visit:
Aryeh Oron: Bach Cantatas Website
Johann Sebastian Bach was a prolific composer of cantatas. I don't know know how many he wrote altogether, but there are over 200 remaining - many with religious themes and the rest with secular themes. The "Magnificat" in the previous post was one of his cantatas.
For comprehensive collection of information about Bach's Cantatas, please visit:
Aryeh Oron: Bach Cantatas Website
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