Richard Stokes teaches languages at Westminster School, London, coaches singers in the interpretation of Lieder, and gives frequent lectures on song composers. He is the co-author of books on German, French and Spanish song, including The Spanish Song Companion to be published by Scarecrow Press.

• Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 The Complete Church and Secular CantatasChapter 4 GlossaryChapter 5 Dedicatees of Bach's Secular CantatasChapter 6 The PoetsChapter 7 The Cantatas in Alphabetical Order

Richard Stokes teaches languages at Westminster School, London, coaches singers in the interpretation of Lieder, and gives frequent lectures on song composers. He is the co-author of books on German, French and Spanish song, including The Spanish Song Companion to be published by Scarecrow Press.

• Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 The Complete Church and Secular CantatasChapter 4 GlossaryChapter 5 Dedicatees of Bach's Secular CantatasChapter 6 The PoetsChapter 7 The Cantatas in Alphabetical Order