CHAPTER V

The position and duties of the Cantor of St Thomas’ School at Leipsic--The condition of the school in 1722--Kuhnau’s death-- Competition and election of two cantors in succession--Bach offers himself--Is elected--Difficulties with the authorities--The Council make irritating regulations--Bach endeavours to leave Leipsic--Election of a new Rector, and temporary disappearance of Bach’s troubles 59