Ach, dass die Hülfe aus Zion
Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebt
Verbum caro factum est
Treufelt, ihr Himmel, von oben
Veni Creator Spiritus
Ich freue mich im Herrn
Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden
Adesto mihi domine
Herr, wer wird wohnen in deiner Hütten
Aus der Tiefen
O adoranda trinitas

The musical output of Johann Philipp Förtsch (1652–1732) is closely tied to the development of the Hamburg opera. He was among its founders and at times he made essential contributions to the musical life of the Hansa city. In addition to his activities as a composer, singer and librettist, he is recorded in history as a doctor and a diplomat.

Among his surviving compositions are several works for the stage and instrumental music, but above all, 80 sacred cantatas, of which several are presented here as world premiere recordings.