"My heart swims in blood". This early solo cantata for soprano solo is a reflection on Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18), pleading for the forgiveness of sins.

BWV 199 Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut

Series combining profound Lutheran spirituality with exquisite music. Pastor Tapani Simojoki introduces a cantata written by Bach for each Sunday of the church year. The cantatas of J.S. Bach form one of the most impressive musical achievements in the history of Western music. Over a period of several years, Bach wrote a new cantata every week to adorn the worship of St. Thomas church in Leipzig - a breath-taking task, producing some of the world’s greatest church music.

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BWV 199 Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut

BWV 199 Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut