Bach: Cantatas

Editorial Reviews
Album Details
In Addition to the Less Well Known 'ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen', Two of Bach's Most Important and Highly Regarded Cantata's 'christ Lag in Todesbanden' and 'ich Habe Genug' Receive Exceptionally Dramatic, Remarkably Heartfelt Performances Here. The Youthful Dietrich Fischer-dieskau's Seamless Legato and Passionate Delivery Beautifully Compliments the Often Introspective Subject Matter of the Texts. Ristenpart (Who Many Remember as Conducting Arguably the Most Popular and Best Selling Recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto's Ever on Nonesuch LP) and Lehmann's Conducting as Well Couldn't Be More Powerfully Evocative Or Fully Explore the Emotional Range of These Transcendent Settings. Archiv's Original-image Bit-processing Restored Sound as Well, Belies the Early 1950's Vintage.

Bach: Cantatas, Music, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Detlef Kuhl, Karl Kolbinger, Johann Sebastian Bach, Karl Richter, Franz Ortner, Herbert Duft, Manfred Clement, Münchner Bach-Orchester, Elmar Schloter, Hedwig Bilgram, Cantata, Choral, Classical, Classical Music
Bach: Cantatas BWV 82 and 199
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • PROFILES OF BACH
  • Sublime!
  • Ich habe genug - I have enough
  • Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Bach Cantatas
  • Beautiful
 Bach: Cantatas BWV 82 and 199

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
More Titles at Least 20% OffMore Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
All Classical Music BlowoutAll Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Bach, Johann SebastianBach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Lorraine Hunt Lieberson: Handel Arias
  2. Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs
  3. Lorraine Hunt - Handel Arias
  4. Music of Peter Lieberson: Rilke Songs, The Six Realms, Horn Concerto
  5. Bach - Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook (highlights) / Hunt-Liberson, McGegan

ASIN: B0000AOVTI
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

  1. Aria: Ich Habe Genug
  2. Recitative: Ich Habe Genug. Mein Trost Ist Nur Allein
  3. Aria: Schlummert Ein, Ihr Matten Augen
  4. Recitative: Mein Gott! Wenn Kommt Das Schone: Nun!
  5. Aria: Ich Freue Mich Auf Meinen Tod
  6. Recitative: Mein Herze Schwimmt Im Blut
  7. Aria And Recitative: Stumme Seufzer, Stille Klagen
  8. Recitative: doch Gott Muss Mir Gnadig Sein
  9. Aria: Tief Gebuckt Und Voller Reue
  10. Recitative: Auf Diese Schmerzensreu
  11. Chorale: Ich, Dein Betrubtes Kind
  12. Recitative: Ich Lege Mich In Diese Wunden
  13. Aria: Wie Freudig Ist Mein Herz

Amazon.com

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson has been scantily represented on CD, and that makes this gorgeous, deeply felt release all the more valuable. Here she sings two Bach cantatas composed for solo voice. Her mezzo is not particularly heavy, but it can darken or lighten expressively, and she uses its dusky qualities handsomely. Ich habe genug was originally written for solo bass, but Bach revised it a few years later. The way the voice works with and around a solo oboe (amid the accompanying strings) is beautiful. Of particular note are the aria "Schlummert ein"--a lullaby which Lieberson sings with a long, sustained, hushed tone--and the final aria, in which the singer looks forward to her death and eternal peace; the latter is remarkable for its joyful, flowery vocal line, as upbeat as the lullaby is serene. Lieberson catches the mood, and her rhythmic accuracy, leaning on the beat, brings out the joy in the singer's religious fervor. The second cantata, similarly scored with a prominent solo oboe, begins with a recitative ("My heart swims in blood") and is a confession of guilt; by its close the tone has again turned vivacious, as the sinner looks forward to salvation. Lieberson's voice is capable of level upon level of dynamics, her soft singing is as impressive as her more outgoing expressions. This is a beautiful disc from an important singer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars PROFILES OF BACH.......2007-06-29

My appreciation of the infinite musical genius of Bach only gains from hearing him interpreted by different artists. I already owned two formidable accounts of cantata 82, one from the great tenor Ian Bostridge in his debut disc, the other from a great bass (the work was originally written for a bass soloist) John Shirley-Quirk. Shirley-Quirk's performance dates from 1965, but he performs with the Academy of St Martin's under Marriner, and they were already committed to an `authentic' style in Bach and Handel. The authentic movement rapidly became `still more authentic' in the hands of, say, McCreesh, but Bostridge and Europa Galante in 2000, and now Hunt Lieberson with her Boston associates two years later, have settled for much the same style as Marriner's. She thus faces formidable competition (if that is any way to look at the matter), but the comparisons only invite gratitude and applause for the special excellence that each exhibits.

One thing that gives this disc a special appeal for me is that the instrumentalists are apparently freelancers. They are totally professional, but the professionalism manages to be combined with the special sense of enthusiasm that I associate more with good amateur music-making, a feeling of individuals coming together to make music together rather than the atmosphere of a band with contracts of tenure. The lengthy and garrulous liner-note tells us all about it, as well as much else. Lieberson's tempi are rather faster than those in the other sets, and the engineers have given her a more forward balance. No complaints from me, not when it is a voice like this. For exquisite vocal sound may I recommend in particular her low notes on `Schlummert ein' and the heavenly treatment of the imperfect cadence (a technical term of course) at `selig zu'.

I have no other account of cantata 199, an earlier work and not quite the equal of its great companion here. That makes this one all the more welcome, and the performance is fully on a par with the other. One interesting point is that the chorale is sung by Lieberson on her own, but as you might expect that gives me no kind of problem. This music is all radiant with Bach's perception of death as a gateway to final fulfilment, and it would be a very dull sort of atheist who can't sense and share the sheer transcendental greatness of the inspiration.

The recorded sound is just fine by me, provided there is no objection to the forward recording of the soloist, which is not overdone in the old manner by any means. The liner note is nothing if not informative, and I urge you to get through it to the end, with the help of a drink if necessary. Bach would not mind that in the least, if certain anecdotes about him are to be believed. Above all, this disc has brought the voice and musicianship of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson into my collection and into my home for the first time, and for that Wie freudig ist mein Herz.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime!.......2007-05-13

Gorgeous phrasing, clear and crisp articulation of the musical intentions and a wonderful unity of ensemble. These are powerful emotional interpretations that will bring you to tears but there is no excessive romantic license taken, only a solid adherence to the rhythmic pulse and directionality of the harmonies. This is what the magic of music is all about with Bach, transforming us from base and despicable creatures into something divine, an alchemical procedure which this ensemble and Hunt-Lieberson perform with absolute mastery and transcendence. A great introduction for anyone who wants to become familiar with Bach's vocal works.

5 out of 5 stars Ich habe genug - I have enough.......2007-02-19

I do not feel qualified to review this item but I find it sublime personally.

5 out of 5 stars Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Bach Cantatas.......2007-01-11

I first heard Hunt Lieberson only a few months ago, and was immediately moved by her voice and musicianship. These Bach Cantatas display an emotional and spiritual range and intensity that is at times unbearable. Her tragic personal story - she died recently after a struggle with cancer - lends an uncanny quality to the way she sings of suffering, despair and hope. The words never before held such depth. A profound experience.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-01-05

I heard this recording on my public station and had to go and immediately buy it. This is one of the most beautiful recordings I have ever heard. Her voice is magical. I am not even an operatic afficianado and I love this CD.
Bach: Cantatas Vol. 23, Arstadt/Echternach
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • REPETITIOUS
  • MASS-PRODUCED MIRACLES
  • The pilgramage continues...
 Bach: Cantatas Vol. 23, Arstadt/Echternach

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22
  2. Cantatas, Vol. 7
  3. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 15
  4. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 26: Long Melford
  5. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21

ASIN: B000OZ6ZAU
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. 1.Sinfonia (Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich bwv 150)
  2. 2.Coro: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich
  3. 3. Aria: Soprano: Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnugt
  4. 4.Coro: Leite mich in deiner Wahrheit
  5. 5.Aria (Trio- Alto, Tenor, Bass): Zedern mussen von den Winden
  6. 6. Coro: Meine Augen sehen stets zu dem Hern
  7. 7. Coro: Meine Tage in den Leiden
  8. 1. Coro: Halt im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ (Halt im Gedachtnis Jesum
  9. 2.Aria: Tenor : Mein Jesus ist erstanden
  10. 3. Recitativo:Alto : Mein Jesu, helbest du des Todes Gift
  11. 4. Choral: Esrschienen is der herrlich Tab
  12. 5. Recitativo: Alto: Doch scheinet fast
  13. 6. Aria: Bass with Chorus: Friede sei mit euch!
  14. 7. Choral: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ
  15. 1. Sinfonia (am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42
  16. 2. Recitativo: Tenor: Am Aben aber desselbigen Sabbats
  17. 3. Aria: Alto: wo zwei und drei versammlet sind
  18. 4. Choral(Duet); soprano, tenor: Verzage nicht, o Haulflein klein
  19. 5. Recitativo: Bass: Man kanni hiervon ein schon Exempel sehen
  20. 6. Aria: Bass: Jesus ist ein Schild der Seinen
  21. 7.Choral: Verleih uns Frieden gnadiglich
  22. 1. Recitativo: Bass: Der Friede sei mit dir (Der Friede sei mit dir
  23. 2. Aria: Bass with Choral: Welt, ade, ich bin dein mude
  24. 3. Recitativo ed Arioso: Bass: Nun, Herr, regiere meinen Sinn
  25. 4. Choral Hier is das rechte Osterlamm

Tracks:

  1. 1. Coro Du Hirte Israel, hore (Du Hirte Israel, hore BWV 104)
  2. 2. Recitativo: Tenor: Der hoschste Hirte sorgt vor mich
  3. 3. Aria: Tenor: Verbirgt mein Hirte sich zu lange
  4. 4. Recitativo: Bass: ja, dieses Wort is meiner Seelen Speise
  5. 5. Aria: Bass: Begluckte Herde, Jesu Schafe
  6. 6. Choral: Der Herr is mein getreuer Hirt
  7. 1. Aria: Bass Ich bin ein guter Hirt (Ich bin ein guter Hirt BWV 85)
  8. 2. Aria: Alto Jesus ist ein guter Hirt
  9. 3. Choral: Soprano: Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt
  10. 4. Recitativo: Tenor: Wenn die Mieltlinge schlafen
  11. 5. Aria: Teno;; Seht, was die Liebe tut
  12. 6. Choral Ist Gott mein Schutz und treuer Hirt
  13. 1. Versus I: Coro; Der Herr is mein getreuer Hirt (Der Herr is mein
  14. 2. Versus II: alto Zum reinen Wasser er mich weist
  15. 3. Versus III: Bass: und ob ich wandelt im finstern Tal
  16. 4. Versus IV: Soprano, Tenor: Du bereitest fur mir einen Tisch
  17. 5. Versus V: Choral Gutes und die Barmherzigkeit

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars REPETITIOUS.......2007-07-09

I know that my reviews to John Elliot Gardiner's "Bach Pilgrimage" are becoming repetitious; however, they do reflect my most positive (so far) reactions to these fine recordings. The recordings, thus far, have been so very splendid that I look forward, with keen anticipation, to each new release. I really had not planned (at an age that is considered to be "senior citizen") to get launched on yet another complete Bach Cantata series (I own others); so much for preconceived resolutions. From the very first release I became "hooked". So here I am looking forward to and enjoying each new release. Volume 23 (the 12th release) is no exception because it is also very splendid indeed! Again JS' music, on this 2 disc release, is glorious with Gardiner and The Monteverdi Chorus and The English Baroque Soloist, playing on "original instruments" performing marvelously.

Volume 23 is filled with some wonderful choruses and with some glorious instrumental writing by J.S. Bach. Listen to the opening chorus of cantata" Halt im Gedachtnis" on the first disc and the first chorus of the cantata "Der Herr ist Mein" on the second disc--glorious! The Sinfonias used at the beginnings of the cantatas of BMW 150 AND 42 are great. The soloist through out the entire recording are great too.

Alto Daniel Taylor is sublime in his very beautiful aria in the first disc from cantata "Am Abend aber disselbigen". On the second disc the tenor soloist wonderfully displays his vocal technique in his arias from the cantatas "Du Hirte Israel" and Ich bin ein gutter". I loved the trio between the alto tenor and bass in the cantata BMW 150.

This 12th release (volume 23)is marvelous because it finds JS at his compositional peak and Gardiner and his forces at their very best!

5 out of 5 stars MASS-PRODUCED MIRACLES.......2007-07-04

Gardiner's series of the Bach cantatas is a sort of pilgrimage. The performers are following JSB around the modest circuit of his own life and career and performing in his honour the masterpieces that he had churned out without fail for the successive Sundays of the Lutheran calendar. Nothing in the entire history of music that I know quite matches this astounding output. Sunday after Sunday he had composed and rehearsed works that would have made other composers illustrious if they had taken years to produce them, works radiant with his unquenchable faith in salvation, works of unmatchable professionalism and finish, and works evincing an infinite musical talent that does more than all his scriptures do for me to suggest the presence of something beyond what the rational mind can comprehend.

There are seven cantatas in this 2-disc set, one (the earliest of all the cantatas) for an unknown feast, three for `Low Sunday' as the Catholic communion knows the Sunday after Easter, and the balance for the following Sunday. In my own experience, they are not among the best-known of the cantatas. Nothing in them has the wide popularity of Jesu Joy or Sheep May Safely Graze; and I suspect that nothing in them enjoys the celebrity among connoisseurs of, say, Schlummert ein from cantata 82 or Wir eilen from cantata 78. I would say to that simply -- just hear this collection a couple of times and you will find yourself enjoying inspiration of an order equal to any of those more celebrated pieces. Gardiner and his colleagues understand fully what they are taking on here - for this composer and these compositions anything less than the very best they can do would be an affront. I have no real fault to find with anything they do here. The direction is insightful and deeply sympathetic, and I like the four vocal soloists without exception. In particular the counter-tenor Daniel Taylor has a pure and unaffected tone that comes as a great relief after one has endured certain other singers of this type. The choir and the instrumentalists are established and accomplished experts, and after I started by regretting that the solo violin at one point did not have the gorgeous tone of his or her counterpart at Erbarme dich in my beloved old Muenchinger set of the St Matthew Passion I came round to the view that in the context of the more severe style adopted here such a tone would have been a concession to my own sentimentality and decadence.

The recordings are from the millennium year 2000, which was also the 250th anniversary of Bach's death. Like their artistic counterparts the technical personnel have demanded the highest standards of themselves, and I found the sound at all points both easy on the ear and suitable to the style and scale of the music. Gardiner himself contributes a lengthy and highly personal essay with a strong emphasis on the reactions that this great music evokes from him as an individual, as well as providing insights into the issues of interpretation that he had to resolve. Such were the circumstances of this musical journey that he was under constant pressure of time. He says modestly that he has not aimed at any definitive set of renderings, and I hope he thinks better of us his music-loving public than to expect us to look for that from him or from anyone in music like this.

The set is attractively packaged as a kind of book, and I would only counsel care in extracting the discs, as this is tricky to do without touching the surfaces. Be careful about that: this is sacred music in more senses than one.

5 out of 5 stars The pilgramage continues..........2007-06-19

Gardiner continues with his Bach cantata pilgramage releasing the 2CD set, Volume 23, containing the following cantatas (with BWV numbering):

BWV 150 Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich

BWV 67 Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, der auferstanden ist von der Todten

BWV 104 Du Hirte Israel, höre

BWV 112 Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt

The following vocal soloists appear on this set: Katharine Fuge (soprano), Gillian Keith (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor), William Towers (countertenor), Charles Daniels (tenor), Norbert Meyn (tenor), Stephen Varcoe (baritone).

Happy pilgramage!
Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful music, poor quality control.
  • So, I bought this one...
  • Forget Suzuki and Koopman, Gardiner is the man!
  • Two exquisite CDs!!!
  • A Pinnacle Achievement
 Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
Blowout Box SetsBlowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
More Titles at Least 20% OffMore Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
All Classical Music BlowoutAll Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Bach, Johann SebastianBach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 8: Bremen, Santiago
  2. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg
  3. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York
  4. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 24: Altenberg, Warwick
  5. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 15

ASIN: B0006OR17K
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Amazon.com

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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?

1 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!!!!

5 out of 5 stars 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
Bach Cantatas, Vol. 8: Bremen, Santiago
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • BEST CANTATA 51 SO FAR
  • Cantatas on Set by BWV # and name.
  • GLORIOUS BACH CONTINUES
  • Volume 8
 Bach Cantatas, Vol. 8: Bremen, Santiago

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
Blowout Box SetsBlowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
More Titles at Least 20% OffMore Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
All Classical Music BlowoutAll Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Bach, Johann SebastianBach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London
  2. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 24: Altenberg, Warwick
  3. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg
  4. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York
  5. Cantatas, Vol. 7

ASIN: B0006OR17U
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

  1. I. Coro E Recitativo: Warum Betrubst Du Dich, Mein Herz?
  2. II. Recitativo: Bass Ich Bin Veracht'
  3. III. Choral E Recitativo: Er Kann Und Will Dich Lassen Nicht
  4. IV. Recitativo: Ach, Susser Trost!
  5. V. Aria: Auf Gott Steht Meine Zuversicht
  6. VI. Recitativo: Ei Nun!
  7. VII. Choral: Weil Du Mein Gott Und Vater Bist
  8. I. Coro: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  9. II. Recitativo: Sein Wort Der Wahrheit Stehet Fest
  10. III. Aria: Erschuttre Dich Nur Nicht, Verzagte Seele
  11. IV. Recitativo: Nun, Der Von Ewigkeit Geschlossne Bund
  12. V. Aria (Duetto): Wenn Des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten
  13. VI. Choral: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  14. I. Aria: Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen!
  15. II. Recitativo: Wir Beten Zu Dem Tempel An
  16. III. Aria: Hochster, Mache Deine Gute
  17. IV. Choral: Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
  18. V. Aria: Alleluja!
  19. I. Coro: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  20. II. Duetto: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  21. III. Aria: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  22. IV. Aria: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  23. V. Aria: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  24. VI. Choral: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan

Tracks:

  1. I. Aria: Komm, Du Susse Todesstunde
  2. II. Recitativo: Welt, Deine Lust Ist Last
  3. III. Aria: Mein Verlangen
  4. IV. Recitativo: Der Schluss Ist Schon Gemacht
  5. V. Coro: Wenn Es Meines Gottes Wille
  6. VI. Choral: Der Leib Zwar In Der Erden
  7. I. Coro E Recitativo: Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende?
  8. II. Recitativo: Mein Leben Hat Kein Ander Ziel
  9. III. Aria: Willkommen! Will Ich Sagen
  10. IV. Recitativo: Ach, Wer Doch Schon Im Himmel War!
  11. V. Aria: Gute Nacht, Du Weltgetummel!
  12. VI. Choral: Welt, Ade! Ich Bin Dein Mude
  13. I. Coro: Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben?
  14. II. Aria: Was Willst Du Dich, Mein Geist, Entsetzen
  15. III. Recitativo: Zwar Fuhlt Mein Schwaches Herz
  16. IV. Aria: Doch Weichet, Ihr Tollen, Vergeblichen Sorgen!
  17. V. Recitativo: Behalte Nur, O Welt, Das Meine!
  18. VI. Choral: Herrscher Uber Tod Und Leben
  19. I. Coro E Recitativo: Christus, Der Ist Mein Leben
  20. II. Recitativo: Nun, Falsche Welt!
  21. III. Choral: Valet Will Ich Dir Geben
  22. IV. Recitativo: Ach, Konnte Mir Doch Bald So Wohl Geschehn
  23. V. Aria: Tenor Ach, Schlage Doch Bald, Sel'ge Stunde
  24. VI. Recitativo: Bass Denn Ich Weiss Dies
  25. VII. Choral: Weil Du Vom Tod Erstanden Bist

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BEST CANTATA 51 SO FAR.......2006-09-30

Malin Hartelius is not as famous as she should be. In a culture that rates singers more by power, singers with exceptional technique and expressive capabilities tend to have a slower acceptance. I discovered her on DVD where she displays acting ability that is also exceptional.
Trumpeter Niklas Eklund in the first and final movements of Cantata 51 is equally great.

Gardiner has a unique ability to choose just the right soloists for all his recordings. This 2000 pilgrimage is no exception. I am a choral singer of the amateur type and use his recordings as a reference for style, as well as enjoyment. Being picked for Cantata 51 is possibly one the best endorsements Hartelius can get.

The singing in all the cantatas on this two CD set is top notch.

I have never before been a fan of the male alto or countertenor voice but this CD and the Alles Mit Gott CD from Gardiner changed my thinking instantly.

The sound quality is superb, especially considering the time constraints the singers and engineers had to work with, in new venues every week. This is quite possibly the most important recording project of all time. The cost of buying the whole series is beyond my means, but I certainly will continue to pick up a few more here and there.

5 out of 5 stars Cantatas on Set by BWV # and name........2005-12-11

This is not really a review but a helpful tool for potential buyers. Listed below are the BWV numbers as well as names of the cantatas contained on this set (since amazon.com only lists by name and not the necessary BWV#).

It is hard to be disappointed by Gardiner's craftsmanship. While some think his tempi on some cantatas to be distasteful, it provides a different approach than other conductors and Bach fellows.

Cantatas on this set:

Liebster Gott, wenn werd' ich sterben?, BWV 8

Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende, BWV 27

Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51 (SIDE NOTE: Reviewer's All-time favourite Bach Cantata)

Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95

Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99

Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 100

Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz?, BWV 138

Komm, du süsse Todesstunde, BWV 161


What's your favourite Bach cantata?

5 out of 5 stars GLORIOUS BACH CONTINUES.......2005-11-22

This compilation of the Cantatas by J.S. Bach is the second installment of Gardiner's pilgrimage of Bach's Cantatas although in actuality it's numbered Volume 8. As I stated in my review of Volume One of this pilgrimage, I'm enthralled in every way with these recordings. Although, I have a dislike of the countertenor voice, the ones used in this recording are marvelous and easy on the ear. (You "authentic performance" militia can prosecute me. But I DON'T usually enjoy the countertenor voice.) Fortunately (for me), treble unchanged boy's voices are NOT used and the soprano(s) that are used are wonderful delivering their solos beautifully. In fact the featured soloists are all wonderful as is the chorus and orchestra. Gardiner is simply stupendous in his leadership of these works.
Although I've vowed not to get launched on yet another Bach Cantata series, I'm afraid that I'm so besotted by these Gardiner's recordings of Bach's Cantatas that I am indeed launched once again. This series continues to delight in every way!

5 out of 5 stars Volume 8.......2005-10-21

This is actually volume 8 of Gardiner's series of recordings of all of Bach's church cantata's made between Christmas, 1999 and Christmas, 2000. The current Amazon title for the CD doesn't make that clear.

The recording speaks for itself.
Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • I'M BACK!!
  • Continues the high standard for the series
 Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Cantatas, Vol. 7
  2. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 15
  3. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 23, Arstadt/Echternach
  4. Bach Cantatas Vol. 19: Greenwich/Romsey
  5. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 26: Long Melford

ASIN: B000N39HP8
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

  1. 1. Sinfonia
  2. 2. Versus I: Coro-Christ Lag In Todesbanden
  3. 3. Versus II: Sopran, Alt-Den Tod Niemand Zwingen Kunnt
  4. 4. Versus III: Tenor-Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn
  5. 5. Versus IV: Coro-Es War Ein Wunderlicher Krieg
  6. 6. Versus V: Bass-Hier Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm
  7. 7. Versus VI: Sopran, Tenor-So Feiern Wir Das Hohe Fest
  8. 8. Versus VII: Choral-Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl
  9. 1. Sonata
  10. 2. Coro-Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret
  11. 3. Recitativo: Bass-Erwunschter Tag! Sei, Seele, Wieder Froh!
  12. 4. Aria: Bass-Furst Des Lebens, Starker Streiter
  13. 5. Recitativo: Tenor-So Stehe Dann, Du Gottergebne Seele
  14. 6. Aria: Tenor-Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen
  15. 7. Recitativo: Sopran-Weil Dann Das Haupt Sein Glied
  16. 8. Aria Con Choral: Sopran-Letzte Stunde, Brich Herein
  17. 9. Choral-So Fahr Ich Hin Zu Jesu Christ
  18. 1. Coro-Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen
  19. 2. Recitativo: Bass-Es Bricht Das Grab Und Damit Unsre Not
  20. 3. Aria: Bass-Lasset Dem Hochsten Ein Danklied Erschallen
  21. 4. Recitativo (Dialogo) Ed Arioso (Duetto): Tenor, Alt-Bei Jesu Leben Freudig Sein
  22. 5. Aria (Duetto): Alt, Tenor-Ich Furchte Zwar Des Grabes Finsternissen
  23. 6. Choral-Halleluja! Halleluja! Halleluja!

Tracks:

  1. 1. Coro-Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden
  2. 2. Aria: Alt-Hochgelobter Gottessohn
  3. 3. Choral: Sopran-Ach Bleib Bei Uns, Herr Jesu Christ
  4. 4. Recitativo: Bass-Es Hat Die Dunkelheit
  5. 5. Aria: Tenor-Jesu, Lass Uns Auf Dich Sehen
  6. 6. Choral-Beweis Dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ
  7. 1. Recitativo: Tenor, Alt-Ein Herz, Das Seinen Jesum Lebend Weiss
  8. 2. Aria: Tenor-Auf, Glaubige, Singet Die Lieblichen Lieder
  9. 3. Recitativo: Tenor, Alt-Wohl Dir, Gott Hat An Dich Gedacht
  10. 4. Aria (Duetto): Alt, Tenor-Wir Danken Und Preisen Dein Brunstiges Lieben
  11. 5. Recitativo: Tenor, Alt-Doch Wurke Selbst Den Dank In Unserm Munde
  12. 6. Coro-Erschallet, Ihr Himmel, Erfreue Dich, Erde
  13. 1. Aria (Duetto): Tenor, Sopran-Ich Lebe, Mein Herze, Zu Deinem Ergotzen
  14. 2. Recitativo: Tenor-Nun Fordre, Moses, Wie Du Willt
  15. 3. Aria: Bass-Merke, Mein Herze, Bestandig Nur Dies
  16. 4. Recitativo: Sopran-Mein Jesus Lebt
  17. 5. Choral-Drum Wir Auch Billig Frohlich Sein

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I'M BACK!!.......2007-06-05

Here I am again trying to praise to the highest degree yet another installment of the John Elliot Gardiner's "Bach Pilgrimage" that is being evidenced by these recordings of the Cantatas at different locales through out the world in the year 2000. (My understanding is that the Cantatas eventually are to be released, on CD, in their entirety by Gardiner and his forces or, at least, all of the ones now known to exist). This 11th release was recorded "live" at St. George's church, Eisenach, Germany, where Johann was baptized. This two disc 11th release (actually Volume 22) wonderfully maintains those very lofty standards that Gardiner and his forces have set previously. Volume 22 is filled with some of the most glorious choruses that I feel dear Johann ever penned. The Monteverdi Chorus and The English Baroque Soloist, playing on "original instruments", are splendid indeed. Listen to the very early and very familiar cantata "Christ lag in Todesbanden", BWV 4, on the 1st disc. That Cantata certainly finds JS Bach at his very best (and that's saying a whole lot). The rather operatic sounding cantata "Ein Herr Das Seinen" on the second disc is marvelous too. The performances, (as in the entire recording), in those Cantatas also find Gardiner and his forces at their very best delivering truly awe inspiring performances of the works. The works in Volume 22 were written for the "Easter Season" which is, of course, a very important time for all Christian churches and Bach in the works contained in Volume 22 certainly "rises to the occasion"--the works in this release are glorious in every way. Volume 22 contains some of the most "moving" music that I have ever heard! Although this release features some marvelous choral music, the soloists have plenty to do, and they do it very well!

Stephen Varcoe's bass voice has never been particularly appealing to me; however, in this recording, he delivers his solos admirably executing the "runs" trills, grace notes, etc., wonderfully. Again, tenor James Gilchrist, is most splendid singing his arias and recitatives accurately and beautifully easily meeting Bach's many vocal challenges--listen to tracts 13 and 14 of the 1st disc and tract 8 of the second disc. Male alto, Daniel Taylor, is good too singing with full rich tones--no "countertenor hoots" are to be heard. The two soprano soloists are "easy on the ear" possessing sweet light lyric and very flexible soprano voices.

Some fine examples of Bach's great instrumental writing are also very evident in Volume 22 with some wonderful trumpet, oboe, violin and cello obbligatos. I loved the lively "Sonata" that serves as an instrumental introduction to the cantata, "Der Himmell Lache" as well as the "Sinfonia" to the cantata
"Christ lag in Todesbanden".

Although, this is a "live" recording, the extraneous noise level is very low. One would never know that it is "live" if it were not so indicated on the "jacket" as such. Plus the recorded sound is marvelous being so clear, rich and full.

Per usual, Gardiner's notes (in the very nice booklet-type recording sleeve) are very informative giving the historical and religious significance of the works contained therein (I just wish that there were photos of the soloist--just a very minor quibble on my part--I do, however, really like the cover photos on all of the releases thus far--they are wonderful).

In conclusion, I adore this release, as I'm sure you will too, if you purchase Volume 22 of Gardiner's "Bach Pilgrimage"; it's truly wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Continues the high standard for the series.......2007-05-30

Volume 22 (Number 11 in the series) of Sir John Eliot Gardiner's 2000 Bach Cantata Pilgrimage covers cantatas written for Easter Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. They were recorded at Georgenkirche (St. George's Church) in Eisenach, Germany, where J. S. Bach was baptized and later served as concertmaster. No setting could be more appropriate for these fantastic Easter cantatas.

There really is very little that can be said to review the releases from the Bach Cantata Pilgrimage. Each performance is glorious, soaring, intimate, meaningful, and moving, and Volume 22 does not disappoint. The highlight is probably the magnificent BWV 4 (Christ lag in Todesbanden), with its theme of Christ's triumph over death, but BWV 6 (Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden) is the most personal and complex of this disk.

As with all releases in this series, the packaging is exquisite with Gardiner's lucid liner notes. Highest recommendation for both this release and the series.

Contents:

Cantatas for Easter Sunday
BWV 4, "Christ lag in Todesbanden"
BWV 31, "Der Himmel lacht! die Erde jubliliert"

Cantatas for Easter Monday
BWV 66, "Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen"
BWV 6, "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden"

Cantatas for Easter Tuesday
BWV 134, "Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiss"
BWV 145, "Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergotzen"
Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • There's really no point in reviewing these cantatas...
  • GARDINER AND I CONTINUE OUR BACH PILGRIMAGE MOST SPLENDIDLY
  • Cantatas by BWV # and name
 Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg

Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
Blowout Box SetsBlowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
More Titles at Least 20% OffMore Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
All Classical Music BlowoutAll Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Bach, Johann SebastianBach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York
  2. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London
  3. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 8: Bremen, Santiago
  4. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 24: Altenberg, Warwick
  5. Cantatas, Vol. 7

ASIN: B000ANPXDG
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

  1. Coro Con Choral
  2. Recitativo
  3. Choral
  4. Aria
  5. Recitativo
  6. Aria
  7. Choral
  8. Cora
  9. Recitativo
  10. Aria
  11. Recitativo
  12. Aria
  13. Recitativo
  14. Choral
  15. Aria
  16. Recitativo
  17. Aria
  18. Recitativo
  19. Choral
  20. Aria
  21. Rectativo
  22. Aria
  23. Recitativo
  24. Choral

Tracks:

  1. Coro
  2. Aria
  3. Choral
  4. Recitativo
  5. Aria
  6. Choral
  7. Coro
  8. Aria
  9. Coro Lob
  10. Coro
  11. Aria
  12. recitatvio
  13. Aria
  14. Choral
  15. Recitativo
  16. Aria
  17. Choral

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars There's really no point in reviewing these cantatas..........2007-03-19

...'cos they're all going to be good (in addition to being the most gorgeously packaged CDs you'll ever see).

This issue has a stunning version of one of the giants, BWV80 "Ein feste Burg". Gardiner has thankfully dispensed with the trumpets and drums shoved in by eldest son Wilhelm Friedmann to tart it up (after the old man died). It doesn't really need them. The rest are marvellous. I'm going to go broke and love it...

5 out of 5 stars GARDINER AND I CONTINUE OUR BACH PILGRIMAGE MOST SPLENDIDLY .......2006-02-24

By the purchase of this fourth installment of Gardiner's Bach pilgrimage, (actually it's numbered Volume 10 of the series) obviously, I'm still, very much, enjoying my Bach journey with Gardiner! Gardiner and his forces are unbelievably good performing these Cantatas masterfully. Everything about this whole enterprise is stupendous-the singing from the Monteverdi Choir, the orchestra (comprising of "original" instruments) play and sing unbelievably well; most of all, Gardiner's leadership reeks of his intellectual and meticulous study of these works. All of the aforesaid attributes translate (for the musical amateur like me) into just simply a beautiful rendering of Bach's glorious cantatas. The works contained in Volume 10 find Johann at his very best! Just listen to the cantata "WO soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5-it's GORGEOUS!! (The soloists in this volume are superb singing Bach's wonderful melodies and the ornamentations therein wonderfully.

O.k. you (what I call) "Authenticity Police" can "call off" the dogs-I provisionally acquiesce to the use of the countertenor voice. (At least in these recordings!) This is in contrast to my previous held opinion. I am actually enjoying the Countertenors in Gardiner's Bach pilgrimage. I especially enjoyed the Countertenor, in this Volume 10. William Towers sings most beautifully and accurately and most of all his singing is very pleasing to my ear-no hoots are to be heard; there's even a hint of "chest" voice used by him when it is required. More importantly he does sing Bach's beautiful vocal lines splendidly! Once again, tenor James Gilchrist is overwhelmingly good. He has a sweet tenor voice that can turn heroic when required plus his runs are awe inspiring. (Just listen to track 15 of the first disc--fabulous!)Peter Harvey the bass has a rock solid voice well able to do justice to Bach's vocal demands. The soprano (Joanne Lunn) is very good also. (I am on record on this board of preferring the use of the female soprano voice in these works as opposed to the use of the pubescent unchanged little boy's voices trying to negotiate the vocal writing for sopranos in Bach's works.)

Obviously, I'm still thrilled with this Cantata series and intend to purchase additional releases as they become available.

In closing, for a complete magnificent overview of the contents of Volume 10, see the first review herein. I truly admire that reviewer's thoroughness!

5 out of 5 stars Cantatas by BWV # and name.......2005-12-11

This is not really a review but a helpful tool for potential buyers. Listed below are the BWV numbers as well as names of the cantatas contained on this set (since amazon.com only lists by name and not the necessary BWV#).

Gardiner's interpretations bring clarity and distinctness amongst other Cantata recordings. His work is always meticulous.

Cantatas on this set:

Wo soll ich fliehen hin?, BWV 5 (A wonderful cantata by Bach done in the unusual key of Bb - one of 3 in the cantata cycles).

Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen vom Leibe dieses Todes, BWV 48

Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56

Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80

Es reisset euch ein schrecklich Ende, ihr sündlichen verächter, hin, BWV 90 (Another cantata in Bb - the Aria with Bass and trumpet is superb - and difficult to play!)

Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192

Enjoy!!
Cantatas Vol. 34 (BWV 1, 126, 127) [Hybrid SACD] / Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Cantatas Vol. 34 (BWV 1, 126, 127) [Hybrid SACD] / Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
    Bach , Blaze , Turk , and Kooij
    Manufacturer: Bis
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 33 (BWV 41, 92, 130) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
    2. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 32 (BWV 111, 123, 124, 125) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
    3. Bach: Cantatas Nos. 74, 87, 128, & 176 [Hybrid SACD]
    4. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 31 (BWV 91, 101, 121, 133) /Concerto Palatino * Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
    5. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 30 (BWV 51, Aria BWV 1127) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki

    ASIN: B000MX7SNC
    Release Date: 2007-02-27
    Bach: 6 Favourite Cantatas (BWV 147, 80, 140, 8, 51, 78) /Bach Ensemble * Rifkin
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Almost perfect, but...
    • Bach: 6 Favourite Cantatas(BWV 147, 80, 140, 8, 51, 78/Bach Ensemable*Rifkin
    • Excellent music, words and wonderful new idea by J Rifkin for Bach's Cantatas
    • Terrible recording
    • Rifkin going from strength to strenghth
    		 Bach: 6 Favourite Cantatas (BWV 147, 80, 140, 8, 51, 78) /Bach Ensemble * Rifkin
    Bach Ensemble
    Manufacturer: Decca
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    The Decca Records StoreThe Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. J.S. Bach: Actus tragicus - Cantatas BWV 106, 131, 99, 56, 82 & 158 [Germany]
    2. Bach: Cantatas
    3. Feel the Spirit
    4. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 24: Altenberg, Warwick
    5. Bach: Advent Cantatas

    ASIN: B0000042HM
    Release Date: 1997-10-14

    Tracks:

    1. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - I. Chor Herz Und Mund Tat Und Leben
    2. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - II. Rezitativ Gebenedeite Mund!
    3. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - III. Arie Schame dich, o Seele, nicht
    4. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - IV. Rezitativ Verstockung kann Gewaltige verblenden
    5. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - V. Arie Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die Bahn
    6. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Erster Teil - VI. Choral Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe Zweiter Teil
    7. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Zweiter Teil - VII. Arie Hilf, Jesu, hilf
    8. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Zweiter Teil - VIII. Rezitativ Der hochsten Allmacht Wunderhand
    9. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Zweiter Teil - IX. Arie Ich will von Jesu Wundern singen
    10. Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben BWV 147: Zweiter Teil - X. Choral Jesu bleibet meine Freude
    11. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: I. Chor Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott
    12. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: II. Arie Und Choral Alles, Was Von Gott Geboren
    13. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: III. Rezitativ Erwage Doch, Kind Gottes
    14. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: IV. Arie Komm In Mein Herzenshaus
    15. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: V. Choral Und Wenn Die Welt Vol Teufel War
    16. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: VI. Rezitativ So Stehe Denn Bei Christi Blutgefarbten Fahne
    17. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: VII. Arie, Duett Wie Selig Sind Doch Die
    18. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80: VIII. Choral Das Wort Sie Sollen Lassen Stahn
    19. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: I. Chor Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben
    20. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: II. Arie Was Willst Du Dich, Mein Geist, Entsetzen
    21. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: III. Rezitativ Zwar Fuhlt Mein Schwaches Herz
    22. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: IV. Arie Doch Weichet, Ihr Tollen, Vergeblichen Sorgen!
    23. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: V. Rezitativ Behalte Nur, O Welt, Das Meine!
    24. Liebster Gott, Wann Werd Ich Sterben BWV 8: VI. Choral Herrscher Uber Tod Und Leben

    Tracks:

    1. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: I. Chor Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme
    2. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: II. Rezitativ Er kommt, Er Kommt
    3. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: III. Arie, Duett Wann Kommst Du, Mein Heil?
    4. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: IV. Choral Zion Hort Die Wachter Singen
    5. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: V. Rezitativ So Geh Herein Zu Mir
    6. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: VI. Arie, Duett Mein Freund Ist Mein!
    7. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 140: VII. Choral Gloria Sei Dir Gesugen
    8. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51: I. Arie Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen!
    9. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51: II. Rezitativ Wir Beten Zu Den Tempel An
    10. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51: III. Arie Hochster, Mache Deine Gute
    11. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51: IV. Choral Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
    12. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51: V. Arie Alleluja
    13. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: I. Chor Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele
    14. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: II. Arie, Duett Wir Eilen Mit Schwachen, Doch Emsige Schritten
    15. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: Schritten - III. Rezitativ Ach! Ich Bin Ein Kind Der Sunden
    16. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: Schritten - IV. Arie Das Bult, So Meine Schuld Durchsteicht
    17. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: Schritten - V. Rezitativ Die Wunden, Nagel, Kron Und Grab
    18. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: Schritten - VI. Arie Nun De Wirst Mein Gewissen Stillen
    19. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele BWV 78: Schritten - VII. Choral Herr, Ich Glaube, Hilf Mir Schwachen

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, but..........2007-03-18

    Twenty years ago, Joshua Rifkin published the then controversial theory that Bach's cantatas were written with "one voice per part" (OVPP), i.e., the soloists also sang the choral parts. Evidently, this is no longer as controversial as it was in 1986 when these recordings were made. I don't know whether Rifkin is right, but his notes to the recording are persuasive, and I have since read much of Albert Durr's gigantic commentary on the cantatas, and Durr sees persuaded as well.

    Good news: The music is translucent, the singing, for the most part, is excellent - especially soprano Julianne Baird on 4 of the six cantatas, and the great American bass, Jan Opalach on all except the solo soprano cantata, "Jauchzet Gott". The countertenor Allan Fast is excellent as well. The non-singing musicians play beautifully and Rifkin's direction makes the OVPP sound organic. Also, on two of the cantatas, tenor Frank Kelley deserves special mention for his heartbreaking rendition of his two major arias in those works. Jeffrey Thomas is excellent as well, although there's a brief moment of vocal failure in "Herz und Mund".

    Bad news: As reviewers have noted, the sound engineering, in too many places, is extremely distracting. "Liebster Gott" is one of my favorite of Bach's church cantatas, and the recording of it here reflects an unparalled musical sophistication and just plain beautiful singing. But there's a moment in the first bars of the 2d movement also recitative that I must literally turn down the volume so it won't hurt my ears. Additionally, soprano Jane Bryden and countertenor Drew Minter are decisively inferior to Julianne Baird and Allan Fast. The tenors each sing admirably, but Frank Kelley sings so poignantly, one wishes he was the only tenor here. However, Jeffrey Thomas acquits himself admirably throughout, and deserves special mention for his work on "Wachet Auf." These problems are disappointing and more frustrating because of the general excellence of the performances.

    Still, I can't stop listening. In retrospect, I don't know how I managed to miss this for so long. With small qualifications, I highly recommend this wonderful set.

    5 out of 5 stars Bach: 6 Favourite Cantatas(BWV 147, 80, 140, 8, 51, 78/Bach Ensemable*Rifkin.......2006-11-21

    I just loved this recording. The opening of the first cantata, BWV 147 as Rifkin has it performed is one of the most sublime pieces of music I have heard. All of the cantatas are performed wonderfully. Just a power pack of Bach at his best.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent music, words and wonderful new idea by J Rifkin for Bach's Cantatas.......2006-03-17

    Although I have liked Bach's music for a while, this Cd was the first version of these cantatas I heard - and it was marvelous to me! It is full of life and joy and expresses the lyrics in my opinion to the full: "Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life must give witness to Christ" (the translation of the opening chorus)
    I was more familiar with "Jesus, Joy of man's desiring" of the same canatata and was surprised at the other beautiful pieces.

    The translation of the words in the booklet realy brought the music to life, as you I could read what the composer was expressing through notes. His expression fit perfectly.

    Although some debate the technical side of J Rifkin's idea of using only 1 tenor, bass, soprano and alt instead of the choir, I liked it very much. Some choirs battle to do some parts of 140 and 147 Cantatas so to me the crisp and clear words and sounds were enjoyable. Personally I would fully reccommend it but with a challenge: Don't just listen to the sound and tune - let the words sink in... That's what its all about.

    1 out of 5 stars Terrible recording.......2005-06-21

    This is an example of Historically Informed Performance gone wrong....Joshua Rifkin's research into Bach's one voice per part (OVPP) choir is to be commended, whether it's true or not. However, in terms of both interpretation and recording quality, one could not ask for a worse example of period instrument performance, or performance on ANY type of instrument for that matter. The cantatas are played quite listlessly, very clean, every note in place....an attempt at perfection while sacrificing musicality and emotion. The continuo is without imagination whatsoever, and the choral sound is consistently lacking warmth and presence. Whether this is a consequence of using OVVP or just ineptitude on the part of the sound engineers is debatable. Paul McCreesh uses OVVP to astounding effect, so perhaps it's the latter fault. In any case, this recording gets two thumbs down for boring, turgid, overly academic performances of otherwise beautiful music; poor sound quality, analagous to a photo that's just almost in focus but a little fuzzy around the edges; and a total absence of feeling and emotion on the part of the instrumentalists and singers, and ultimately the director, Joshua Rifkin.

    4 out of 5 stars Rifkin going from strength to strenghth.......2005-02-24

    i have to admit Rifkin's version of the B Minor Mass, although shocked me a bit at first, managed to convert me to the one-singer-per-part theory. the point is that in Bach's sacred music human voices are used as instruments & usually pit against the instruments. so the chorus includes both the vocalists and the instrumentalists. with this in mind, Rifkin's theory works out fantastically in his musical directorship. the sounds are crisp, the balance between the vocalists and the ensemble is perfect. I got this CD after being convinced by the Mass in B Minor. Highly recommended.
    Bach: Cantatas Nos. 74, 87, 128, & 176 [Hybrid SACD]
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Bach: Cantatas Nos. 74, 87, 128, & 176 [Hybrid SACD]

      Manufacturer: Bis
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Cantatas Vol. 34 (BWV 1, 126, 127) [Hybrid SACD] / Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
      2. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 33 (BWV 41, 92, 130) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
      3. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 32 (BWV 111, 123, 124, 125) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
      4. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 30 (BWV 51, Aria BWV 1127) /Bach Collegium Japan * Suzuki
      5. Bach: Cantatas, Vol 11 (BWV 136, 138, 95, 46) /Bach Collegium Japan · Suzuki

      ASIN: B000PSJCCO
      Release Date: 2007-05-29
      Bach: Cantatas Vol. 15
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH JS BACH AGAIN
      		 Bach: Cantatas Vol. 15

      Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Cantatas, Vol. 7
      2. Bach Cantatas, Vol. 14: New York
      3. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21
      4. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 26: Long Melford
      5. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22

      ASIN: B000ICLTZA
      Release Date: 2006-10-10

      Tracks:

      1. 1. Coro: Sheet, Welch Eine Liebe
      2. 2. Choral: Das Hat Er Alles Uns Getan
      3. 3. Recitativo: Alt Geh, Welt! Behalte Nur Das Deine
      4. 4. Choral: Was FRag Ich Nach Der Welt
      5. 5. Aria: Sopran Was Die Welt
      6. 6. Recitativo: Bass: Der Himmel Blibet Mir Gewiss
      7. 7. Aria: Alt: Von Der Welt Verlang Ich Nichts
      8. Choral: Gute Nacht, O Wesen
      9. 1. Aria: Sopran: Suber Trost, Mein Jesus Kommt
      10. 2. Recitativo: Bass: Erfreue Dich, Mein Herz
      11. 3. Aria: Alt: In Jesu Demut Kann Ich Trost
      12. 4. Recitativo: Tenor: Du Teurer Gottessohn
      13. 5. Choral: Heut Schleubt Er Wieder Auf Die Tur
      14. 1. Aria: Bass: Selig Ist Der Mann
      15. 2. Recitativo: Sopran: Ach! Dieser Sube Trost
      16. 3. Aria: Sopran: Ich Wunschte Mir Den Tod
      17. 4. Recitativo (Dialogo): Bass, Sopran: Ich Reiche Dir Die Hand
      18. 5. Aria: Bass: Ja, Ja, Ich Kann Die Feinde Schlagen
      19. 6. Recitativo (Dialogo): Bass, Sporan: In Meiner Schob Liegt Ruh Und Leben
      20. 7. Aria: Sopran: Ich Ende Behende Mein Irdisches Leben
      21. 8. Choral: Richte Dich, Liebste, Nach Meinem Gefallen
      22. 1. Coro (Choral): Ich Freue Mich In Dir
      23. 2. Aria: Alt: Getrost! Es Fasst Ein Heil'ger Leib
      24. 3. Recitativo: Tenor: Ein Adam Mag Sich Voller Schrecken
      25. 4. Aria: Sporan: Wie Lieblich Klingt Es In Den Ohren
      26. 5. Recitativo: Bass: Wohlan, Des Todes Furcht Und Schmerz
      27. 6. Choral: Wohaln, So Will Ich Mich

      Amazon.com

      The latest in John Eliot Gardiner's Bach Cantata Pilgrimage series, Volume 15 concentrates on four cantatas for the Third Day of Christmas. Recorded on December 27, 2000, in New York's St. Bartholomew Church, these works, so different from one another in texture, are presented in a warm, realistic, not-very-churchy ambiance: BWV 64, concentrating on God's Love, features a trombone choir that underlines and supports the choir like a pillar of strength; 151, a far more private utterance about personal comfort, has lovely work for flute and oboe d'amore; BWV 57 is the least adorned, a dialogue between Jesus and the Soul scored only for strings and three oboes, each doubling a violin; and 133 is an expressive of sheer joy at Christmas. As usual, the performances are stunning--heartfelt (the soprano's portrayal of the Soul in No. 57 is filled with high drama), always in tune, alternately joyous and pious. This is a fine entry into the Christmas season. --Robert Levine

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH JS BACH AGAIN.......2006-11-29

      This 10th release (volume15) is actually (not notated as such)the second part of volume14 which was released earlier this year. Being recorded in 2000 in New York City at the St. Bartholomew church. As usual, John Gardiner, the Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloist playing on "original" instruments are splendid. To be honest, up to listening to this recording, I was rather "Bah Humbug" about the holiday season of 2006. After listening to Volume 15, I find myself in a far more festive mood. The works contained in Volume 15 are indeed reflective of the season being lively and spirited. Gardiner and his forces certainly perform them that way. .

      The works comprising this volume are more of J.S. Bach's cantatas composed for the Christmas season that are not performed too often, for some strange reason. . I particularly loved the "Dialogue" Cantata for soprano and bass as the Soul and Jesus. It's is as close to operatic writing as we get from Johann. The virtuosic aria for bass on tract 18 is splendidly sung by bass Peter Harvey--he is really good. Likewise, the soprano's aria from this Cantata is also a delight. Joanne Lunn the soprano soloist performs it magnificently.

      This volume also includes the rather recently (I believe) discovered cantata "Ich freue mich in dir" written in 1724. Gardiner and his forces give it a wonderfully spirited reading closing this set of J.S. Bach's Cantatas that were written for the third day after Christmas in a wonderful manner.

      Volume 15 of Gardiner's Bach Pilgrimage has certainly helped to put me more in the "Holiday spirit". It is a wonderful recording.

      Music Review:

      1. Bach J.S: English Suites Nos.2 & 3 [Import]
      2. Barber: Prayers of Kierkegaard/Bartok: Cantata profanna/Vaughan Williams: Dona nobis pacem
      3. Beethoven: Piano Sonatas
      4. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5
      5. Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas [Box set]
      6. Beethoven: Triple Concerto; Rondo in B flat; Choral Fantasy
      7. Berg: Chamber Concerto; Three Orchestral Pieces, Op. 6; Violin Concerto
      8. Berio: Recital I for Cathy / Folk Songs / 3 Songs by Kurt Weill [Import]
      9. Bernstein Century - Beethoven: Piano Concertos no 3 and 5 / New York PO
      10. Beyond The Fringe (1961 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]

      Music Review

      music review

      Music Review

      The Best of the Popular Piano Concertos

      Vivaldi, Tartini, Boccherini, Bach

      Ultimate Guitar Collection [Box set]

      Pop Hits Monthly Karaoke - COUNTRY Apr 2005

      Ultimatum [Explicit Lyrics]

      Three Harps for Christmas, Volume 1 - Tonmeister

      The Inferno Rap

      Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) [Live] [Import]

      Two [Import]

      Vol. 1-Led Zeppelin [Import]

      Think [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

      Show De Bandas Ao Vivo V.2 [Import]

      War & Peace, Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) [Clean]

      The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe

      Pleyel Jazz Concert, Vol. 2