March 29
Cantata
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68
God so loved the world
Although this cantata was composed for the Second Day of Pentecost in 1725, its rich and buoyant setting of John 3:16 makes it appropriate for the Sunday of the Passion. This cantata is quite unusual in its structure, drawing on sources from an earlier cantata and concluding with a double fugue rich with imagery about the relationship between faith and the gift of eternal life.
Renowned organist, composer, and conductor David Cherwien plays the prelude at 3:45 p.m. and leads the congregational singing from the organ during the Vespers service.
Homilist
M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, homilist
Prelude
David Cherwien, Minneapolis, Minnesota, organist
Motet
Heinrich Schütz: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, SWV 380
Musicians
Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra
Grace Cantor Michael D. Costello, conducting
Carolyne DalMonte, soprano
David Govertsen, bass
