The allusions of the text to the coming sufferings of Jesus make this cantata suitable for use during Lent and Holy Week
while nevertheless preserving the fragmentary character of the work
It belongs to a category of cantatas in which biblical quotations are brought together to etablish a particular theme
By contrast with the Chrysander edition obligatory until now
Neue Liebe, neues Leben, H. 298 ヴィルヘルム・フリーデマン・バッハ The allusions of the textNeue Liebe, neues Leben comes from Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Lili Lyrik of 1775, which reflects the experiences of his conflicted love for Anna Elisabeth Lili Schnemann. The text inspired many composers: as well as Beethoven, Reichardt, Spohr, and Zelter, Fanny Hensel, ne Mendelssohn, also immersed herself in this poetry and set it to music. In her composition we feel both the elation of being in love as well as the inner turmoil and the sighs of