Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1

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This is the first of many volumes recording a Pilgrimage made in 2000, when John Eliot Gardiner, his remarkable instrumentalists and chorus and a team of outstanding soloists performed each Bach Cantata on the feast day for which it was originally composed. Each box will contain 2 CDs, copious notes, and full texts and translations. The fact of the Pilgrimage aside, these performances are simply stunning. Gardiner treats each cantata like a little drama, and his players and singers make certain to dramatize the music and text vividly. When, in Cantata No. 20, the tenor sings of "flames that burn forever," for example, the wildly difficult coloratura and accompanying strings slash with heat. Elsewhere, the listener will bask in Cantata 30's oddly rhythmic alto solo with flute and muted violins. The chorus is excellent throughout, but they dazzle in the 8-minute opening to Cantata 7. The soloists are well-known Bach singers, lieder singers, and performers from the world of opera. Bass Dietrich Henschel and tenor Paul Agnew are, perhaps, the finest of the five, and they have the most to do as well. This is a glorious set of six cantatas, a splendid 2.5 hours of great music-making. --Robert Levine

Tracks:

I. Aria: Ihr Menschen, Ruhmet Gottes Liebe
II. Recitativo: Gelobet Sei Der Herr Gott Israel
III. Aria (Duetto): Gottes Wort, Das Truget Nicht
IV. Recitativo: Des Weibes Samen Kam
V. Choral: Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
I. Coro: Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam
II. Aria: Merkt Und Hort, Ihr Menschenkinder
III. Recitativo: Dies Hat Gott Klar
IV. Aria: Des Vaters Stimme Liess Sich Horen
V. Recitativo: Als Jesus Dort Nach Seinen Leiden
VI. Aria: Alto Menschen, Glaubt Doch Dieser Gnade
VII. Choral: Das Aug Allein Das Wasser Sieht
I. Coro: Freue Dich, Erloste Schar
II. Recitativo: Wir Haben Rast
III. Aria: Gelobet Sei Gott, Gelobet Sein Name
IV. Recitativo: Der Herold Kommt Und Meldt Den Konig An
V. Aria: Kommt, Ihr Angefochtnen Sunder
VI. Choral: Eine Stimme Lasst Sich Horen
VII. Recitativo: So Bist Du Denn, Mein Heil, Bedacht
VIII. Aria: Ich Will Nun Hassen
IX. Recitativo: Und Obwohl Sonst Der Unbestand
X. Aria: Eilt, Ihr Stunden, Kommt Herbei
XI. Recitativo: Geduld, Der Angenehme Tag
XII. Coro: Freue Dich, Geheil'gte Schar

Tracks:

Coro: Die Elenden Sollen Essen
II. Recitativo: Was Hilft Des Purpurs Majestat
III. Aria: Mein Jesus Soll Mein Alles Sein!
IV. Recitativo: Gott Sturzet Und Erhohet
V. Aria: Ich Nehme Mein Leiden Mit Freuden Auf Mich
VI. Recitativo: Indes Schenkt Gott Ein Gut' Geweissen
VII. Choral: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
VIII. Sinfonia
IX. Recitativo: Nur Eines Krankt
X. Aria: Jesus Macht Mich Geistlich Reich
XI. Recitativo: Wer Nur In Jesu Bleibt
XII. Aria Mein Herze Glaubt Und Liebt
XIII. Recitativo: O Armut, Der Kein Reichtum Gleicht!
XIV. Choral: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
I. Coro: Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot
II. Recitativo: Der Reiche Gott Wirft Seinen Uberfluss
III. Aria: Seinem Schopfer Noch Auf Erden
IV. Aria: Wohlzutun Und Mitzuteilen Vergesset Nicht
V. Aria: Hochster, Was Ich Habe
VI. Recitativo: Wie Soll Ich Dir, O Herr
VII. Choral Selig Sind, Die Aus Erbarmen
I. Coro: O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort
II. Recitativo: Tenor Kein Ungluck Ist In Aller Welt Zu Finden
III. Aria: Ewigkeit, Du Machst Mir Bange
IV. Recitativo: Gesetzt, Es Dau'rte Der Verdammten Qual
V. Aria: Gott Ist Gerecht In Seinen Werken
VI. Aria: O Mensch, Errette Deine Seele
VII. Choral: Solang Ein Gott Im Himmel Lebt
VIII. Aria: Wacht Auf, Wacht Auf, Verloren Schafe
IX. Recitativo: Verlass, O Mensch, Die Wollust Dieser Welt
X. Aria (Duetto): O Menschenkind
XI. Choral: O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort

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This is the first of many volumes recording a Pilgrimage made in 2000, when John Eliot Gardiner, his remarkable instrumentalists and chorus and a team of outstanding soloists performed each Bach Cantata on the feast day for which it was originally composed. Each box will contain 2 CDs, copious notes, and full texts and translations. The fact of the Pilgrimage aside, these performances are simply stunning. Gardiner treats each cantata like a little drama, and his players and singers make certain to dramatize the music and text vividly. When, in Cantata No. 20, the tenor sings of "flames that burn forever," for example, the wildly difficult coloratura and accompanying strings slash with heat. Elsewhere, the listener will bask in Cantata 30's oddly rhythmic alto solo with flute and muted violins. The chorus is excellent throughout, but they dazzle in the 8-minute opening to Cantata 7. The soloists are well-known Bach singers, lieder singers, and performers from the world of opera. Bass Dietrich Henschel and tenor Paul Agnew are, perhaps, the finest of the five, and they have the most to do as well. This is a glorious set of six cantatas, a splendid 2.5 hours of great music-making. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful music, poor quality control........2006-11-29

I have ordered and received two copies of this set, and in both sets the second CD refused to play. I wonder, are others are having this problem?

So, I bought this one..........2006-10-12

(Sorry! I goofed! That should have been FIVE stars!)

..and promptly put down my order for the lot. I already have two sets of cantatas, those by Rilling (the first complete cantatas ever recorded) and the Brilliant label set by Leusink, the former recorded over many years, the latter recorded in a breakneck 15 months. I also have many of the excellent Bach Collegium Japan/Suzuki set for BIS. As you may have gathered, I like the cantatas! However, this promises to be something special. It seems to me that Gardiner's Bach now is fully rounded, as good in the reflective material as in the bright, festive stuff, capturing the soul of Bach's work. In addition, these are the most beautifuly packaged CDs I've seen - little hardback books with the CDs in sleeves at either end and the texts in the middle, along with excerpts from a journal kept by Gardiner on the pilgrimage, with his thoughts on the particular cantatas. And of course Steve McCurry's gorgeous cover photos. Subsequent volumes have lived up to the promise of this one, so I'm making room on the shelves for a lot more. In my opinion, the only serious competition that this set has is Suzuki. If only I had enough money... Highly recommended.

Forget Suzuki and Koopman, Gardiner is the man!.......2006-04-28

There are currently three Bach Cantata series underway. Sir John Elliott Gardiner is the most recent additon to a field that already contains Suzuki/Bach Collegium Japan on BIS and Koopman/Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra on Challenge. Gardiner undertook recording the complete Catata's on the Sunday's for which they were composed in 2000. The first results released is this Grammophone Award Winner. This is the most spiritual Bach on record.

Two exquisite CDs!!!.......2006-03-18

Listen the Coro of BWV39 (Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot), it is the most beautiful and delicated interpretation I ever heard!!! Or the aria duet and first bass aria in bwv20 Or the entire cantatas 167, 7, 30 or .... well. Listen all!! All the interpretations in these two CDs are perfect and lovely made!!!
Long life to Bach!!!!

A Pinnacle Achievement.......2006-02-16

John Eliot Gardner's Project - performing all of the myriad Bach cantatas on the Feast Days for which they were composed - is a daunting effort and one that may seem a bit on the Hollywood side of commercialism were it not for the quality of the finished concept.

These performances of Cantatas No. 7, 20, 30, 39, 75 and 167 are beautifully performed by the English Baroque Soloists (instrumentalists and chorus) with Wilke te Brummelstroete , Dietrich Henschel , Gillian Keith , Paul Agnew, and Joann Lund as the extraordinary soloists.

Gardiner finds the right tempi, flavor, and drama of each of these cantatas, emphasizing the style of performance from Bach's time. The results are top-notch, technically superb, elegantly performed works that stand with the best of the recorded versions. The Sonics of the recordings are excellent and the 'packaging' includes translations and informative, if somewhat exhaustive, notes on the derivation and history of each of the cantatas. This is Volume 1 and to be sure it will encourage the listener to purchase the entire set. Recommended. Grady Harp, February 06

Cantatas Vol. 34 (BWV 1, 126, 127) [Hybrid SACD] / Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki

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Cantatas Vol. 34 (BWV 1, 126, 127) [Hybrid SACD] / Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
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ASIN: B000MX7SNC
Release Date: 2007-02-27

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Apocryphal Bach Cantatas, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Cpo Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00029CXCC
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

Concerto
Chorus Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren
Aris Dein Geburtstag Ist Erschienen
Chorus Ich Will Den Namen Gottes Loben
Aria Jesu, Dir Sei Dank Gesungen
Recitative Immanuel
Aria Jesu, Dir Sei Preis Gesungen
Chorus Alleluja
Chorus Das Ist Je Gewisslich Wahr
Aria Jesus Ist Der Menschen Heil
Recitative Wir Mussen Recht Im Geiste
Aria Jesu, Trost Der Geistlich Armen
Aria Denn Du Wirst MEine Seele Nicht In Der Holle Lassen
Recitative Mein Jesus Ware Todt
Duet Weichet, Furcht und Schreken
Aria Entsetzet Euch Nicht
Aria Auf, Freue Dich, Seele
Trio Wo Bleibet Dein Rasen
Duet Ich Jauchze, Ich Lache
Sonata
Recitative/Aria/Chorus Drum Danket Dem Hochsten
Aria Ich Weiss, Dass Mein Erloser Lebt
Recitative Er Lebt Und Ist Von Todten Auferstanden
aria Gott Lob, Gott Lob
Recitative So Biet Ich Allen Teufeln Trutz
Aria Nun, Ich Halte Mich Bereit

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IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH J.S
Cantatas on disc by BWV # & name.

Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
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ASIN: B000B8GUFU
Release Date: 2005-12-13

Tracks:

Coro
Recitativo E Choral
Aria: Tenor Gott, Dem Der Erden Kries Zu Klien
Recitativo: Bass O Christenheit
Aria: Sopran, Alt Die Armut, So Gott Auf Sich Nimmt
Choral Das Hat Er Alles Uns Getan
Coro Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon
Aria: Tenor O Du Von Gott Erhohte Kreatur
Recitativo: Alt Der Gnade Unermesslich's Wesen
Aria: Bass Johannis Freudenvolles Springen
Recitativo: Sopran Doch Wie Erblickt Es Dich In Deiner Krippe
Choral Lob, Ehr Und Dank Sei Dir Gesagt
Coro dazu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes
Recitativo: Teno das Wort Ward Fliesch Und Wohnet In Der Welt
Choral Die Sund Macht Leid
Aria: Bass Hollische Schlange
Recitativo: Alt Die Schlange, So Im Paradies
Choral Schuttle Deinen Kopf Und Sprich
Aria: Tenor Christenkinder, Freuet Euch!
Choral Jesu, Nimm Dich Deiner Glieder
Coro Unser Mundi Sei Voll Lachens
Aria: Tenor Ihr Gedanken Und Ihr Sinnen
Recitativo: Bass Dir, Herr, Ist Niemand Gleich
Aria: Alt Ach Herr Was Ist Ein Menschenkind
Aria: Sopran, Tenor Ehre Sei Gott In Der Hohe
Aria
Choral

Customer Reviews:

IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH J.S.......2006-03-20

In this 5th installment (Actually Volume 14) of the Gardiner Bach Pilgrimage, it is the Christmas Season to be celebrated with Johann. In this 1-disc installment, we hear cantatas written by J.S. Bach for Christmas time. These Cantatas have always been out-performed by the "Christmas Oratorio".. What's the reason for that, I will never know. The cantatas contained in Volume 14 find dear Johann at his very BEST; they are filled with hope, joy (dare I say) and bounce reflective of the season. All of the aforesaid descriptions are very evident especially in the cantata "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110. As I've noted profusely in my previous reviews, on this board, of the other four installments, I find this enterprise of Gardiner to be outstanding in every way. He along with the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque soloist perform Bach's cantatas gloriously. Volume 14 is no exception; it contains some beautiful music. This volume was recorded in New York and all of the participants perform magnificently! The Tenor and Bass have the most solos to perform and they are astounding.

Once again, James Gilchrist, the tenor is astounding-listen to his arias in Tracts 3, 8 and 22-wow! Peter Harvey, the bass is very good also-listen to tracts 10 and 16-they are wonderful! The sopranos, Katharine Fuge and Joanne Lunn singing their duets with the tenor and alto beautifully-those duets are simply fantastic. Just in case you've read my reviews of the other releases in this series, I am still very much enjoying countertenors Robin Tyson and William Towers-they are really very good. In fact, I loved this release!

Although, I listened to this recording about three months after the holidays, it succeeded in putting me in a rather festive mood. If you want to hear some J.S. Bach in his substantial glory, buy this album of his Cantatas. (do read the previous reviewer's magnificent summary of the contents pf Volume14.) By the way, the New York audiance must have been very healthy too; I heard not one sneeze or cough out of them--in the dead of winter too--i wonder what's their secret?

Cantatas on disc by BWV # & name........2006-01-12

This is not a review but merely a helper for potential buyers whom recognize Bach's cantatas by BWV # with the name. This disc (the first issue of a single disc) is the continuation of Gardiner's "Bach Cantata Pilgrimage." The CD is produced with utmost quality in sound, however it is packaged in an awkward cardboard case.

The cantatas on this set by BWV # and Name:

BWV 91, Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ

BWV 121, Christum wir sollen loben schon

BWV 40, Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes

BWV 110, Unser Mund sei voll Lachens

Happy listening!

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A beautiful tribute to the masterwork of Sacred Music
Out of the ashes

J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 13

Manufacturer: Challenge Classics
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ASIN: B00008X595
Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

Chorus: Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern
Recitative: Du Wahrer Gottes Und Marien Sohn
Aria: Erfullet, Ihr Himmlischen Gottlichen Flammen
Recitative: Ein Irdscher Glanz, Ein Leiblich Licht
Aria: Unser Mund Und Ton Der Saiten
Chorale: Wie Bin Ich Doch So Herzlich Froh
Chorus: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland
Aria: Bewundert, O Menschen, Dies Grosse Geheimnis
Recitative: So Geht Aus Gottes Herrlichkeit Und Thron
Aria: Streite, Siege, Starker Held!
Recitative: Wir Ehren Diese Herrlichkeit
Chorale: Lob Sei Gott, Sem Vater, Ton
Chorus: Herr Christ, Der Einge Gottessohn
Recitative: O Wunderkraft Der Liebe
Aria: Ach, Ziehe Die Seele Mit Seilen Der Liebe
Recitative: Ach, Fuhre Mich, O Gott, Zum Rechten Wege
Aria: Bald Zur Rechten, Bald Zur Linken
Chorale: Ertot Uns Durch Dein Gute
Aria: Streite, Siege, Starker Held!

Tracks:

Chorus: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir
Recitative: In Jesu Gnade Wird Allein
Aria: Ich Hore Mitten In Den Leiden
Recitative: Ach! Dass Mein Glaube Noch So Schwach
Aria: Wenn Meine Trubsal Als Mit Ketten
Chorale: Ob Bei Uns Ist Der Sunden Viel
Chorus: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten
Recitative: Was Helfen Uns Die Schweren Sorgen?
Aria+Chorale: Man Halte Nur Ein Wenig Stille
Aria+Chorale: Er Kennt Die Rechten Freudenstunden
Recitative+Chorale: Denk Nicht In Deiner Drangsalshitze
Aria: Ich Will Auf Den Herren Schaun
Chorale: Sing, Bet Und Geh Auf Gottes Wegen
Chorus: Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Recitative: Mein Gott Und Richter
Aria: Wie Furchtsam Wankten Meine Schritte
Recitative: Mein Gott, Verwirf Mich Nicht
Aria: Gott, Der Du Die Liebe Heisst
Chorale: Ehr Sei Gott In Dem Hochsten Thron

Tracks:

Chorus: Iche Freue Mich In Dir
Aria: Getrost! Es Fasst Ein Heilger Leib
Recitative: Ein Adam Mag Sich Voller Schrecken
Aria: Wie Lieblich Klingt Es In Den Ohren
Recitative: Wohlan! Des Todes Furcht And Schmerz
Chorale: Wohlan, So Will Ich Mich
Chorale: Das Neugeborne Kindelein
Aria: O Menschen, Die Ihr Taglich Sundigt
Recitative: Die Engel, Welche Sich Zuvor
Aria: Ist Gott Versohnt Und Unser Freund
Recitative: Dies Ist Ein Tag
Chorale: Es Bringt Das Rechte Jubeljahr
Chorus: Ich Hab In Gottes Herz Und Sinn
Recitative: Es Kann Mir Fehlen Nimmermehr!
Aria: Seht, Seht! Wie Reisst, Wie Bricht, Wie Fallt
Choral: Zudem Ist Weisheit Und Verstand
Recitative: Wir Wollen Nun Nicht Langer Zagen
Aria: Das Sturmen Von Den Rauhen Winden
Choral: Ei Nun, Mein Gott, So Fall Ich Dir
Aria: Meinen Hirten Bleib Ich Treu
Chorale: Soll Ich Den Auch Des Todes Weg

Customer Reviews:

A beautiful tribute to the masterwork of Sacred Music.......2004-11-29

It goes without saying that Bach's Cantatas are among the classics of western music. No one with the possible exception of Palestrina, captured the power of faith in his music better. That said, these performances of several of Bachs' cantatas are very well done, profoundly emotional and deeply stirring. director Koopman captures bach's intentions well in this volume, which serves to show his proficiency as a conductor and his empathy as a musician.
Although these collected cantatas are by no means my favorite ( i personally prefer Gott ist mein Konig and Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme) these are a valuable addition to any fan of baroque or sacred music.

Out of the ashes.......2003-07-19

One can only hope that even those who fault Koopman for what they tend to call his "studied" interpretations cannot fault him for his commitment! When Warner/Erato pulled the plug on this series, with this recording (vol. 13) already in the can, Koopman started his own label (well, sub-label, actually) to continue it. Better, he declares that he will now release three volumes a year rather than two, as Warner did.

Tracks:

Be Mindful Of Our Condition Lord: 1. Choir
Be Mindful Of Our Condition Lord: 2. Reciative
Be Mindful Of Our Condition Lord: 3. Aria
Be Mindful Of Our Condition Lord: 4. Recitative
Be Mindful Of Our Condition Lord: 5. Chorale
May The Gad Of Hope Fill You: 1. Choir
May The Gad Of Hope Fill You: 2. Aria
May The God Of Hope Fill You: 3. Recitative
May The Gad Of Hope Fill You: 4. Aria
May The Gad Of Hope Fill You: 5. Chorale
Behold, The Lion Has Triumphed: 1. Choir
Behold, The Lion Has Triumphed: 2. Aria
Behold, The Lion Has Triumphed: 3. Recitative
Behold, The Lion Has Triumphed: 4. Aria
Behold, The Lion Has Triumphed: 5. Chorale

Tracks:

Praise Him With Heart And Voice (BWV 220): 1. Chorale
Praise Him With Heart And Voice (BWV 220): 2. Aria
Praise Him With Heart And Voice (BWV 220): 3, Recitative
Praise Him With Heart And Voice (BWV 220): 4. Aria
Praise Him With Heart And Voice (BWV 220): 5. Choir
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 1. Sinfonia
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 2. Recitative
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 3. Duet, Aria
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 4. Reciative
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 5. Aria
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 6. Recitative
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 7. Aria
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 8. Reciative
Who Seeks The Splendor, Who Desires The Radiance (BWV 221): 9. Duet, Aria
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 1. Aria
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 2. Aria
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 3. Choir
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 4. Chorale
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 5. Aria
My Life's Breath In Failing (BWV 222): 6. Choir

Customer Reviews:

Dr john grifiths........2007-05-25

For a listener with an interest in German Baroque music and centering on the J.S.Bach period the 2 volumes are a wealth of information. The selections are very well choosen to make a representative span of both time and area.The disc is crisply recorded and the players are expertly directed ,responding with a virile performance giving zest to a possible mundane task.

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Cantatas on Set. Vol. 8 is Great.

J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 8

Manufacturer: Challenge Classics
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Release Date: 2005-11-08

Customer Reviews:

Cantatas on Set. Vol. 8 is Great........2005-12-20

At last, Koopman's re-release of the 3-Disc Set Complete Cantatas Vol. 8 is available on Amazon.com. But, where is the description of what's on it? I will provide that below.

Firstly, I must include this series of re-releases on Koopman's own label, Antoine Marchand (though more costly than when on Erato in the 90s), contains the very well interpreted music of Bach as well as valuable scholarly research of Bach's Cantatas by Professor Christoph Wolff, a leading Bach scholar. Stephen Keavy leads the trumpet section performing the tasking parts in BWV 77 and 90 on this set.

Cantatas on set:
BWV 40 Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes

BWV 46 Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei, wie mein Schmerz

BWV 60 O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

BWV 64 Sehet, welch eine Liebe

BWV 65 Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen

BWV 77 Du sollst Gott, deinen Herren Lieben

BWV 81 Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen?

BWV 83 Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde

BWV 89 Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim

BWV 90 Es reisset euch ein schrecklich Ende, ihr sündlichen verächter, hin

BWV 109 Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben!

BWV 167 Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe

Enjoy the Musik!

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Sam the Bach nut.
Erato Now Gone, Let's Begin Again with Koopman's Cantatas

J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B00009WKIG
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

Sinfonia
Coro: 'Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis'
Aria (Soprano): 'Seufzer, Tranen, Kummer, Not'
Recitativo (Soprano): 'Wie Hast Du Dich, Mein Gott'
Aria (Soprano): 'Bache Von Gesalznen Zahren'
Coro: 'Was Betrubst Du Dich, Meine Seele'
Recitativo (Soprano, Basso): 'Ach Jesu, Meine Ruh'
Duetto (Soprano, Basso): 'Komm, Mein Jesu'
Coro: 'Sei Nun Wieder Zufrieden'
Aria (Soprano): 'Erfreue Dich, Seele'
Coro: 'Das Lamm, Das Erwurget Ist'
Sinfonia-Choral: 'Aus Der Tiefe Rufe Ich, Herr, Zu Dir'
Aria (Basso, Choral): 'So Du Willst, Herr, Sunde Zurechnen'
Coro: 'Ich Harre Des Herrn'
Aria (Tenore, Choral): 'Meine Seele Wartet Auf Den Herrn'
Coro: 'Israel, Hoffe Auf Den Herrn'
Coro: 'Sei Nun Wieder Zufrieden'

Tracks:

Sonatina
A (Coro): 'Gottes Zeit Ist Die Allerbeste Zeit'/B (Arioso) (Tenore): 'Ach Herr, Lehre Uns Bedenken'/C (Arioso) (Basso): 'Bestelle Dein Haus; Denn Du Wirst Sterben'
A (Aria) (Alto): 'In Deine Hande Befehl Ich Meinen Geist'/B (Arioso - Choral) (Alto, Basso): 'Heute Wirst Du Mit Mir Im Paradies Sein'
Coro: 'Glorie, Lob, Ehr Und Herrlichkeit'
Sinfonia
Coro: 'Der Herr Denket An Uns'
Aria (Soprano): 'Er Segnet, Die Den Herrn Furchten'
Duetto (Tenore, Basso): 'Der Herr Segne Euch'
Coro: 'Ihr Seid Die Gesegneten Des Herrn'
Coro: 'Gott Ist Mein Konig'
Aria - Choral (T, S): 'Ich Bin Nun Achtzig Jahr'/'Soll Ich Auf Dieser Welt'
Coro [A 4 Voci]: 'Dein Alter Sei Wie Deine Jugend'
Arioso (Basso): 'Tag Und Nacht Ist Dein'
Aria (Alto): 'Durch Machtige Kraft'
Coro: 'Du Wollest Dem Feinde Nicht Geben'
Coro [Soli, Coro]: 'Das Neue Regiment'
Sinfonia
Coro: 'Nach Dir, Herr, Verlanget Mich'
Aria (Soprano): 'Doch Bin Und Bleibe Ich Vergnugt'
Coro: 'Leite Mich In Deiner Wahrheit'
Aria (Terzetto: Alto, Tenore, Basso): 'Zedern Mussen Von Den Winden'
Coro: 'Meine Augen Sehen Stets Zu Dem Herrn'
Coro: 'Meine Tage In Dem Leide'

Tracks:

Sonata
Coro (Coro, Soprano, Alto): 'Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret'
Recitativo (Basso): 'Erwunschter Tag! Sei, Seele, Wieder Froh'
Aria (Basso): 'Furst Des Lebens, Starker Streiter'
Recitativo (Tenore): 'So Stehe Dann, Du Gottergebne Seele'
Aria (Tenore): 'Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen'
Recitativo (Soprano): 'Weil Dann Das Haupt Sein Glied'
Aria (Soprano): 'Letzte Stunde, Brich Herein'
Choral (Coro): 'So Fahr Ich Hin Zu Jesu Christ'
Aria (Duetto: Soprano, Tenore): 'Barmherziges Herze Der Ewigen Liebe'
Recitativo (Alto): 'Ihr Herzen, Die Ihr Euch'
Aria(Alto): 'Sei Bemuht In Dieser Zeit'
Recitativo (Basso): 'Die Eigenliebe Schmeichelt Sich'
Aria (Basso): 'Das Ist Der Christen Kunst'
Choral (Coro): 'Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ'
Sinfonia
(Coro) Versus I: 'Christ Lag In Todesbanden'
(Duetto) (Soprano, Alto) Versus II: 'Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt'
(Aria) (Tenore) Versus III: 'Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn'
(Coro) Versus IV: 'Es War Ein Wunderlicher Krieg'
(Aria) (Basso) Versus V: 'Hier Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm'
(Duetto) (Soprano, Tenore) Versus VI: 'So Feiern Wir Das Hohe Fest'
Choral (Coro) Versus VII: 'Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl'
Sinfonia
(Coro) Versus I: 'Christ Lag In Todesbanden'
(Duetto) (Soprano, Alto) Versus II: 'Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt'
Choral (Coro): Versus VII: 'Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl'

Customer Reviews:

Sam the Bach nut........2005-07-10

Sam the Bach nut says that the Koopman collection is the best of the sets of all the cantatas.

Erato Now Gone, Let's Begin Again with Koopman's Cantatas.......2005-01-18

Anyone interested in these cantatas has likely discovered that they had been begun under the Erato label in the early 90's and were discontinued after volume 12, disconcerting some. Ton Koopman, unabashed, obtained his own label, continuing the series (which is planned to finish at volume 22), even returning to the early volumes in re-issues under the new Challenge Classics covering. This volume is the first re-issue and parallels the new releases in the series.

A side note for those who want only the sacred cantatas: volumes 4 & 5 are composed entirely of the secular cantatas.

The tempi have been slowed slightly from the original Erato releases, but, have no fear, Koopman knows what he is doing. "Ich hatte viel Bekummernis" alone is worth the money, and Kai Wessel's counter-tenor is a treat throughout. Reformed Protestant theology, the counterpoint of Bach, and the wonder of the Baroque era, all contribute to a series to which the initiate will turn often for pleasure.

Bach: Cantatas, Vol 26 (BWV 180, 122, 96) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki

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Bach: Cantatas, Vol 26 (BWV 180, 122, 96) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki

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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-01-25

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a voice teacher early music fan

J.S. Bach: Early Cantatas, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B0007KIGDQ
Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

I. Sinfonia
I. Versus 1. Christ Lag In Todes Banden. Allegro - Alla Breve
II. Versus 2. Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt
III. Versus 3. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn. (Allegro) - Adagio - Allegro
IV. Versus 4. Es War Ein Wunderlicher Krieg
V. Versus 5. Hie Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm
VI. Versus 6. So Feiren Wir Das Hohe Fest
VII. Versus 7. Chorale. Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl
I. Sinfonia. Aus Der Tiefen Rufe Ich, Herr, Zu Dir. Lente (Adagio)
I. Herr, Hore Meine Stimme. Vivace
II. So Du Willt, Herr, Sunde Zurechnen. Andante
III. Ich Harre Des Herrn. Adagio - Largo - Adagio
IV. Meine Seele Wartet Auf Den Herrn
V. Israel, Hoffe Auf Den Herrn. Adagio - Un Poc'allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Adagio
I. Sonatina. Molto Adagio
IIA. Gottes Zeit Ist Die Allerbeste Zeit. - Allegro - Adagio Assai
IIB. Ach, Herr, Lehre Uns Bedenken. Lento
IIC. Bestelle Dein Haus. Vivace
IID. Es Ist Der Alte Bund. Andante
IIIA. In Deine Hande Befehl Ich Meinen Geist
IIIB. Heute Wirst Du Mit Mir Im Paradies Sein
IV. Glorie, Lob, Ehr Und Herrlichkeit. - Allegro
I. Sinfonia
II. Der Herr Denket An Uns Und Segnet Uns
III. Er Segnet, Die Den Herrn Furchten
IV. Der Herr Segne Euch Je Mehr Und Mehr
V. Chorus. Ihr Seid Die Gesegneten Des Herrn

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher early music fan.......2005-12-21

The 4 cantatas performed on this disc were all composed in 1707-08,when Bach was in the first flush of youth, in his early 20's. He was writing cantatas for every Sunday service and at the same time was organist and choirmaster at a church in Muhlhausen. In Bach's day the 4 soloists would have been members of the small chorus; in this recorded performance the soloists serve, together, as the chorus. In the end, we have to say that Bach wrote his most sublime music for the church; but most important, his writings have a spiritual power, a solid strength and sincerity that cannot be traced to technique, but to the inspiration of pure genius. And the 4 soloists on this disc bring out very clearly his greatness!!!!There are quartets, duets, trios and solos all accompanied expertly by the Purcell Quartet. In addition we have recorders, oboe and bassoon to add to the overall instrumental "color". Some of the high points for me: "In deine Hande.." Michael Chance (countertenor solo);"Den Tod....." Emma Kirkby & Chance duet. It's all great music and a must if you are an Early Music fan!

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