J.S. Bach’s Opera, “The Coffee Cantata,” Sings the Praises of the Great Stimulating Drink (1735)
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J.S. Bach’s Opera, “The Coffee Cantata,” Sings the Praises of the Great Stimulating Drink (1735)
From the time that a nameless genius in either Ethiopia or Yemen decided to dry, crush and strain water through a berry known for making goats nervous and jumpy, coffee has been loved and worshiped like few other beverages. Early Arab doctors proclaimed the stuff to be a miracle drug.
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Nikolaus Harnoncourt leads the Concentus Musicus Wien in a radiant Advent programme of Bach cantatas and the jubilant Magnificat, filmed at Austria’s Melk Abbey. Joined by Christine Schäfer, Ian Bostridge and the Arnold Schoenberg Chor, the performance glows with clarity and devotion. Now streaming at stage.plus/Christmas. | STAGE
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Nikolaus Harnoncourt leads the Concentus Musicus Wien in a radiant Advent programme of Bach cantatas and the jubilant Magnificat, filmed at Austria’s Melk Abbey. Joined by Christine Schäfer, Ian Bostridge and the Arnold Schoenberg Chor, the performance glows with clarity and devotion. Now streaming at stage.plus/Christmas. | STAGE
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