Bach, Cantata 103, I. Ihr werdet weinen und heulen (chorus) ©

The opening chorus, Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, from J. S. Bach’s Cantata 103, performed by Collegium Vocale Gent, under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe, with an animated graphical score. FAQ Q: Who are the soloists? A: The bass solo is sung by Peter Kooij; you can learn about him here: The flute solo is played by Jan Van Hoecke; you can learn about him here: Q: Is that really a flute? It sounds more like a recorder. A: Bach’s score specifies “flauto piccolo“ and is notated in D minor (a minor third higher than the key of the piece, B minor). I’m pretty sure that in this recording, it’s being played on a sopranino recorder (German blockflöte) in G. Here’s Bach’s manuscript: Q: The flute part doesn’t seem quite right. A: In the first version of the animation .