Piece Comment

Review of Sing To The Glory of God


Compelling piece on choral works of some of the greatest such as Bach, Telemann, and Handel, but mainly focusing the 'Passion' works of Johann Sebastian's. Controversial lyrics are mainly the cause of debate, but the piece delves into elaborate discussions about the use of music to emphasize the libretto as well as the reflection of the times these pieces were composed. Bach's music by itself evokes emotional response from listeners, but understanding the content of the piece creates an ethical/moral dilemma as well. The debate continues about how future interpretations of the works can be best presented to listeners without censoring. Should measures be taken to educate listeners about the pieces or should it be ignored?