Coffee Cantata, "Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht," BWV 211

Bach's Coffee Cantata is a delightful and humorous work that portrays a father's attempt to convince his coffee-addicted daughter to give up her beloved beverage. The cantata features spirited dialogue between them, with the daughter adamantly refusing to forsake coffee despite her father's protests. Ultimately, a humorous compromise is reached, highlighting the cultural significance of coffee in 18th-century Leipzig society. Through lively music and witty lyrics, Bach's Coffee Cantata offers a charming glimpse into everyday life and the pleasures of indulgence in Bach's time.

Rebecca Landell & Kyung-Eun Na, Director

Isabel Merat (Lieschen), Soprano

Jamie Felix-Toll (Schlendrian), Baritone

Rowan Taymuree (Narrator), Tenor

Aurelia Lawson, Flute

Abigail Foster, Cyprus Foster, Violin

Chris Broyles, Viola

Zack Price, Adan Caldera Quintero, Ben Rodriguez, Cello

Mark Slatter, Harpsichord