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Bach wrote a "coffee cantata" in 1732, as a coffee craze swept through Europe during the 18th century. Especially in intellectual circles, coffeehouses were emerging as places for discussion and debate, frequented by scholars, scientists, and philosophers.
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The "Coffee Cantata" is a charming miniature comic opera in which a father, Schlendrian, tries to persuade his daughter, Lieschen, to give up coffee. Lieschen, however, is adamant about her love for the drink. The cantata captures the social dynamics and the burgeoning coffee culture of the time with wit and musical brilliance, reflecting Bach's ability to engage with contemporary trends and social phenomena through his compositions. 0 reply
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