ETHNOMUS 60 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Oratorio, Motet, Kapellmeister
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In 1723, bach left the position of kapellmeister at kothen for the job of cantor at the. Thomasschule in leipzig, why: music funds decreased for art. Duties in leipzig include teaching music to 250 boys, running 4 choirs of 12-14 boys in each, and providing music for 4 churches, most often by writing it himself. Leipzig had running water, in time of bach they converted from open sewers to closed sewers. Because in 1723, it was one of the nicest places in the world to live. Clean, cultured, cosmopolitan, a good water system, not politically oppressive. A major trade center with a population of about 30,000 as compared to kothen, which had about 5,000 residents and was off the beaten path. Music for four churches: st. thomas, st. nicolas, st. matthew, st. peter: bach wrote music to fit the church space. Teleman wanted for job, teleman turned them down so bach hired. New year"s day (name day of christ)
