Bach:Cantatas- 147 & 21

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1. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

2. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

3. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

4. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

5. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

6. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

7. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

8. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

9. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

10. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147

11. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

12. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

13. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

14. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

15. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

16. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

17. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

18. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

19. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

20. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
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Many people will be interested in this title just for Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, cantata No. 147, the source of the much-loved chorale arrangement "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." The Bach Collegium Japan performs the chorale very nicely indeed, as well as the cantata's four arias and jubilant opening chorus. The other work on this disc is the great cantata No. 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, which progresses from anguished repentance to serene happiness and triumphant joy. The BCJ recorded Bach's first version of this cantata (from 1714) on volume 6 of this series; volume 12 presents the revision Bach made in 1723. Some differences aren't great (reassignment of a couple of arias and a lower pitch), while others are striking, such as the explicit division of portions of some choruses between soloists and choir, and the addition of trombones (considered quite old-fashioned by 1723) to one chorus. Was it worth recording the work a second time? With Masaaki Suzuki's superb chorus, orchestra, and four soloists in top form--absolutely. --Matthew Westphal

Bach:Cantatas- 147 & 21, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Masaaki Suzuki, Robin Blaze, Gerd Turk, Yukari Nonashita, Peter Kooy, Cantata, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Classical Vocals

Bach: 6 Favourite Cantatas (BWV 147, 80, 140, 8, 51, 78) /Bach Ensemble * Rifkin
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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
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Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

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

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

Customer Reviews:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Perfect recording of perfect music
I wept
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Excellent Stuff

Bach: Cantatas Nos. 80, 140, 147; Motet

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Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: I: Chorus: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben
Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: II: Recitative (tenor): Gebenedeiter Mund!
Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: III: Aria (alto): Schame dich, o Seele, nicht
Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: IV: Recitative (Bass): Verstockung kann Gewaltige verblenden
Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: V: Aria (Soprano): Bereite dir, Jesu
Cantata No. 147: Part I: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: VI: Chorus: Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe ('Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring')
Cantata No. 147: Part II: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: VII: Aria (Tenor): Hilf, Jesu Hilf
Cantata No. 147: Part II: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: VIII: Recitative (Alto): Der hochsten Allmacht Wunderhand
Cantata No. 147: Part II: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: IX: Aria (Bass): Ich will von Jesu Wunern singen
Cantata No. 147: Part II: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben: X: Chorale: Jesus bleibet meine freude ('Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring')
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: I: Jesu, meine Freude
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: II: Es ist nun nichts
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: III: Unter deinem Schirmen
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: IV: Denn das Gesetz des Geistes
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: V: Trotz dem alten Drachen
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: VI: Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: VII: Weg mit allen Schatzen
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: VIII: So aber Christus in euch ist
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: IX: Gute Nacht, o Wesen
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: X: So nun der Geist
Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227: XI: Weicht, ihr Trauergeister

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Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: I: Chorus: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: II: Recitative (Tenor): Er Kommt, der Braut'gam kommt
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: III: Duet (Soprano-Bass): Wann kommst du, mein Heil?
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: IV: Chorale (Tenor): Zion hort die Wachter singen
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: V: Recitative (Bass): So geh' herein zu mir
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme: VI: Duet (Soprano-Bass): Mein Freund ist mein!
Cantata No.140: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimm: VII: Chorus: Gloria sei dir gesungen
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: I: Chorus: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: II: Duet (Soprano-Bass): Mit unsrer Macht
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: III: Recitative (Bass): Erwage doch, Kind Gottes
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: IV: Aria (Bass): Komm in mein Herzenshaus
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: V: Chorus: Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel war
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: VI: Recitative (Tenor): So stehe denn bei Christi blutgefarbter Fahne
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: VII: Duet (Alto-Tenor): Wie selig sind doch sie
Cantata No.80: Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: VIII: Chorus: Das Wort Sie Sollen lassen strahn

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In two classic recordings from 1957 and 1967, conductors Geraint Jones and Wolfgang Gonnenwein, two first-rate choirs, and some of the century's top soloists combine to give performances that exemplify the ideal of modern, pre-period-revival Bach. But even period-performance enthusiasts will appreciate these full-blooded, passionate, yet well balanced, elegantly shaped interpretations, which simply remind us that Bach's music can brilliantly shine in different contexts. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Perfect recording of perfect music.......2006-07-07

Makes you wonder why Charles Murray in his book "Human Accomplishment" does not rate Bach higher. I would not recommend listening to anything that brings tears to your eyes while driving! It could cause an accident.

I wept.......2006-01-11

Although I bought this CD for the Cantata 140, the entire CD has been a powerful source of pleasure and joy. The chorale prelude version of Cantata 140 was used as the bridesmaids' music at our wedding, and our best man sang the "Zion hoert" movement--so I already had a sentimental attachment to the music. But I'd heard it off and on for several decades before purchasing this CD. And my initial (as well as current) feeling was that 140 on these discs was almost obscenely too slow. And yet, on at least two occasions, I sat in traffic while tears filled my eyes as I listened to it. It's a magical performance, even if it is too slow.

And the other cantatas (there are two sets of performers on the discs) are nearly as inspired. I especially like the "Ein Feste Burg," one of whose sort of Vivaldi-esque movement is so thrilling that, in spite of my moral objections to such practices (if you've read C. S. Lewis's "Perelandra," you'll know what I'm referring to), I've been known to play over and over and over again.

I have bought this disc for several of my grown children. I recommend it without reserve.

Paying Homage To Bach's Spirituality.......2005-09-27

Tempo is vital to excellent Bach Cantatas, and here Jones directs fine group of vocalists, choirs and orchestra in solid, stable yet passionate account of four cantatas as well as Jesu, Meine Freude.

This is excellent balanced two CD recording, which is sensitive, informed and lively as needed.

Especially attracted to dignififed offering of Cantata 80, with superb vocals by Emeling and Sotin.

Nice price, combination and performance at reasonable price.

beautiful Bach.......2005-08-18

These somewhat older recordings of three of Bach's greatest cantatas deliver superb music making! Cantata 147 features memorably articulate, vibrant and focused singing by a young Joan Sutherland; the performance of the famous chorale, though taken perhaps a tad slow, richly serves the incumbent spirituality of Bach's music. Better the understatement found here than the racing tempi that ruin at least four other major versions I have. Gardner's tempi are acceptable, but the playing is not as focused as it is under these conductors. The orchestras here are pliant and attentive, partnering splendid singing with a devoted sense of intimacy. Altmeyer, Baker & Ameling are especially fine soloists in the other two cantatas. I've heard many performances of Bach's cantatas and consider these among the very best recorded versions. With so many recordings of the cantatas available, one would think there should be many musically fine editions from which to choose and be content, but memorable performances are rare enough indeed. Music making of this kind quashes an already notoriously thin controversy with respect to period instruments and style. This is music verily from the inside out, nothing less. It's a delight to experience from beginning to end. A separate chorale version of 'Jesu, meine Freude' (with slightly altered melodic cadence) is an unexpected additional treat. Don't hesitate, for Bach's sake!

Excellent Stuff.......2005-02-06

I am a relative newcomer to Bach's cantatas, so this review might not carry much gravitas but anyone's free to contradict me. I thought this was an excellent recording of some of Bach's most loved and well known cantatas, and this double-disc offers excellent value for money. Cantata 147 was superb, and thankfully was not sung in English as I have heard before but in German obviously as it should be -I go crazy hearing "Jesu Joy of Man's Desire" in english the German sounds so much better and this version is a case in point, with a really vibrant orchestral accompaniment instead of a laboured organ which I have heard before. This chorus is so good, Bach included it twice in BWV 147 and it really is a joy.

The second cantata on the first disc is BWV 227, the motet "Jesu meine Freude". I knew nothing of this beforehand and was delighted to find out that it contains all choruses and corales with no recititatives which I find to be a bit boring (queue sound of purists turning in their graves).The choir here is uniformly excellent

The second disc begins with BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme". I have a particular love and interest for this cantata having sung it recently and this is how it's meant to be sung- the South German Madrigal Choir's execution is far better than our unbalanced amatuer one! The tricky "Wachet Auf" chorus is handled effortlessly and perfectly with the "alleluia" bit toward the end absolutley superb. The two soprano/bass duets are also brillaint but the undoubted highlight of this cantata comes with the final corale "Gloria sie dir gesungen". This contains such joy and sheer beauty it must be heard to be believed. Translated, one of the lines reads "With men's and angel's tongues" and this sounds like choirs of angels. The finale with the sopranos hitting strong soaring high notes is hairs on the back of the neck stuff.

I know nothing about BWV 80 but to this amatuer it sounded excellent with the opening chorus a joy, punctuated with triumphant french horn throughout.The cantata is routinely excellent throughout.

I would definitely reccomend this cd to classical lovers in general and to Bach lovers in particular

Bach: Cantatas BWV 80, 140, 147; Jesu, meine Freude

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Bach: Cantatas BWV 80, 140, 147; Jesu, meine Freude

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I. Chorus: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben - Helen Watts
II. Recitative: Gebenedeiter Mund! - Helen Watts
III. Aria: Schame Dich, O Seele, Nicht - Helen Watts
IV. Recitative: Verstockung Kann Gewaltige Verblenden - Helen Watts
V. Aria: Bereite Dir, Jesu - Helen Watts
VI. Chorus: Wohl Mir, Dass Ich Jesum Habe - Helen Watts
VII. Aria: Hilf, Jesu, Hilf - Helen Watts
VIII. Recitative: Der Hochsten Allmacht Wunderhand - Helen Watts
IX. Aria: Ich Will Von Jesu Wundern Singen - Helen Watts
X. Chorale: Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude - Helen Watts
I. Jesu, Meine Freude - Geraint Jones Singers
II. Es Ist Nun Nichts - Geraint Jones Singers
III. Unter Deinem Schirmen - Geraint Jones Singers
IV. Denn Das Gesetz Des Geistes - Geraint Jones Singers
V. Trotz Dem Alten Drachen - Geraint Jones Singers
VI. Ihr Aber Seid Nicht Fleischlich - Geraint Jones Singers
VII. Weg Mit Allen Schatzen - Geraint Jones Singers
VIII. So Aber Christus In Euch Ist - Geraint Jones Singers
IX. Gute Nacht, O Wesen - Geraint Jones Singers
X. So Nun Der Geist - Geraint Jones Singers
XI. Weicht, Ihr Trauergeister - Geraint Jones Singers

Tracks:

I. Chorus: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme - Janet Baker
II. Recitative: Er Kommt, Der Braut'gam Kommt! - Janet Baker
III. Duet: Wann Kommst Du, Mein Heil? - Janet Baker
IV. Chorale: Zion Hort Die Wachter Singen - Janet Baker
V. Recitative: So Geh Herein Zu Mir - Janet Baker
VI. Duet: Mein Freund Ist Mein! - Janet Baker
VII. Chorus: Gloria Sei Dir Gesungen - Janet Baker
I. Chorus: Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott - Janet Baker
II. Duet: Mit Unsrer Macht - Janet Baker
III. Recitative: Erwage Doch, Kind Gottes - Janet Baker
IV. Aria: Komm In Mein Herzenshaus - Janet Baker
V. Chorus: Und Wenn Die Welt Voll Teufel War - Janet Baker
VI. Recitative: So Stehe Denn Bei Christi Blutgefarbter Fahne - Janet Baker
VII. Duet: Wie Selig Sind Doch Sie - Janet Baker
VIII. Chorus: Das Wort Sie Sollen Lassen Strahn - Janet Baker

Bach - Cantatas BWV 140, 147 / Holton, Chance, Rolfe Johnson, Varcoe, The Monterverdi Choir, The English Baroque Soloists, Gardiner

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Bach - Cantatas BWV 140, 147 / Holton, Chance, Rolfe Johnson, Varcoe, The Monterverdi Choir, The English Baroque Soloists, Gardiner
John Eliot Gardiner , Anthony Rolfe Johnson , Ruth Holton , Stephen Varcoe , The English Baroque Soloists , and The Monterverdi Choir
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Tracks:

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 1. Chorale: 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 2. Recitative (Tenor): 'Er kommt, er kommt, der Braut'gam kommt!'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 3. Aria - Duet (Soprano, Bass): 'Wann kommst du, mein Heil?' - 'Ich komme, dein Teil'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 4. Chorale (Tenors): 'Zion hort die Wachter singen'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 5. Recitative (Bass): 'So geh herein zu mir'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 6. Aria - Duet (Soprano, Bass): 'Mein Freund ist mein!'
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme - BWV 140: 7. Chorale: 'Gloria sei dir gesungen'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 1. Chorus: 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 2. Recitative (Tenor) 'Gebenedeiter Mund!'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 3. Aria (Countertenor): 'Scame dich, o Seele, nicht'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 4. Recitative (Bass): 'Verstockung kann Gewaltige verblenden'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 5. Aria (Soprano): 'Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die Bahn
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: First Part - 6. Chorale: 'Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: Second Part - 7. Aria (Tenor): 'Hilf, Jesu, hilf, dass ich Jesum habe'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: Second Part - 8. Recitative (Countertenor): 'Der hochsten Allmacht Wunderhand'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: Second Part - 9. Aria (Bass): 'ich will von Jesu Wundern singen'
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - BWV 147: Second Part - 10. Chorale: 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude'

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a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-11-15

Without a doubt these are two of Bach's most attractive cantatas, and fortunately for us are performed by the very excellent Monteverdi Choir under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner, who is probably the leading authority on the music of Bach. The soloists are the best and sing with great skill and emotion. The first cantata 'Wachet auf,ruft uns die Stimme'opens up with a rousing chorale familiar to most of us. The tenor voice of Anthony Rolfe Johnson announces 'He comes, He comes, the Bridegroom comes!' A conversation takes place between the Soul (soprano-Ruth Holton) and Jesus (bass-Stephen Varcoe): "When comest Thou, my Saviour?".'I come now'. Holton sounds so much like a boy soprano that I had to keep checking the line-up; but this partially explains why the Monteverdi Choir does not need boy sopranos to get the correct baroque sound; their sopranos have light, breathy sounds that lend themselves to the kind of music they frequently sing. This cantata was written for the 27th Sunday after Trinity which took place on Nov. 25th,1731. The cantata "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" was written for the fourth Sunday in Advent, Dec. 20,1716, and is based on the Gospel reading: Luke 1:39-56. This text takes Mary's words (Magnificat) as the paradigm for personal Christian proclamation, thus encourging the congregation to bear witness to Christ freely. When I first listened to this disc, it seemed to be over before it started; I enjoyed it so much!!!.One of the high points for me personally was the exquisitely beautful "Schame dich, o Seele, nichtu" sung so emotionally by Michael Chance (countertenor), who, in my opinion sings Bach better than anyone else anywhere.

One small correction.......2006-03-13

The Amazon listing for this disk shows a release date in 2000. Actually, this disk was originally released in 1992 and re-released in 2000. At least one of the guest reviewers also says it was recorded in 2000. I have the disk and consider it to be excellent, my only reservation being the recording itself which is not quite up to the technical quality of the Gardiner/Bach recordings actually made in 2000.

Rolling Thunder Cantata Review..........2004-03-13

Imagine being clueless about the "Bach Cantata Pilgrimage" of 2000: John Eliot Gardiner, the English Baroque Soloists, and the Monteverdi choir toured various churches in europe while performing the extant Bach church cantatas on the days they were written for. Who could imagine a better gig? Definitely beats out all of the stinky and smoky bars I played in some years ago.

Bach's cantatas are a wellspring of music; some of his most famous melodies originated in a cantata. The obvious standout here is "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" from cantata BWV 147. This is usually heard in isolation on "Classical Greatest Hits" type CDs and typically without the vocal parts. I don't know if modern music listeners in general can't stomach classical style singing or what, but I find it hard to hear this piece without the vocals; they add another dimension that the melody played on a solo organ lacks.

As with everything, there are multifarious ways to interpret music. This particular interpretation may not be for everyone, but it has it's own energy and style. It does have an authentic sound to it, as if the music is being played in a church (which is what it is intended for, for what that's worth) in front of a penitent congregation. Still, it's enjoyable in its own right, and worth a listen.

The Cd booklet contains the text for all the vocal parts, a history of Bach related to the cantatas, and some words by Sir Gardiner himself. Nice package all in all.

Great Music & Performances, Disappointing CD.......2003-03-08

I must agree with the previous reviewer, who found this CD 'lacking in grandeur'. The vocal performances and music are meticulously crafted and delivered, and may indeed be true to the spirit of the period in which they were written. But they are curiously lightweight, and I felt like I was listening to musical fluff. "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring"--in my opinion, the most moving of all the cantatas--was far too fast-paced: it sounded distressingly like the Minute Waltz. "Sleepers Awake" received similar treatment. Professionally, all of the performers on this CD undoubtedly delivered, but what they delivered was curiously lacking in the soul-stirring majesty that Bach's cantatas can evoke.

Where is the grandeur?.......2002-11-01

One of the above reviewers mentions the "bouncy" and "jaunty" tone of Gardiner's rendition. This CD is so bouncy it sounds like a Baroque precursor of disco! "Wachet auf" lacks the grand march quality in its opening and closes with a thin chorale. No full bass harmonies in the chorales. No stirring the heart toward rapture here! "Jesu..." is similarly thin and too fast. I regret buying this disk and doubt I will every listen to it again. Bach chorales and cantatas should tingle the spine and shake the cathedral windows. Gardiner's "Bach light" doesn't fill my family room.

Bach: Cantatas Vol 12 (BWV 147, 21) /Bach Collegium Japan * Concerto Palatino * Suzuki

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Bach: Cantatas Vol 12 (BWV 147, 21) /Bach Collegium Japan * Concerto Palatino * Suzuki
Johann Sebastian Bach , Masaaki Suzuki , Robin Blaze , Gerd Turk , Yukari Nonashita , Peter Kooy , Bach Collegium Japan , and Concerto Palatino
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ASIN: B00004RJN9
Release Date: 2000-03-15

Tracks:

Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21

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Many people will be interested in this title just for Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, cantata No. 147, the source of the much-loved chorale arrangement "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." The Bach Collegium Japan performs the chorale very nicely indeed, as well as the cantata's four arias and jubilant opening chorus. The other work on this disc is the great cantata No. 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, which progresses from anguished repentance to serene happiness and triumphant joy. The BCJ recorded Bach's first version of this cantata (from 1714) on volume 6 of this series; volume 12 presents the revision Bach made in 1723. Some differences aren't great (reassignment of a couple of arias and a lower pitch), while others are striking, such as the explicit division of portions of some choruses between soloists and choir, and the addition of trombones (considered quite old-fashioned by 1723) to one chorus. Was it worth recording the work a second time? With Masaaki Suzuki's superb chorus, orchestra, and four soloists in top form--absolutely. --Matthew Westphal

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J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 7

Manufacturer: Challenge Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002K70F6
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Chorus: 'Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Die Ganze Welt Ist Nur Ein Hospital'
Aria (Bass): 'Ach, Wo Hol Ich Armer Rat?'
Recitative (Soprano): 'Jesu, Lieber Meister'
Aria (Soprano): 'Offne Meinen Schlechten Liedern'
Chorale: 'Ich Will Alle Meine Tage'
Chorus And Recitative (Tenor): 'Christus, Der Ist Mein Leben'
Recitative (Soprano): 'Nun, Falsche Welt!'
Chorale: 'Valet Will Ich Dir Geben'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Ach, Konnte Mir Doch Bald So Wohl Gescheh'n'
Aria (Tenor): 'Ach, Schlage Doch Bald, Selge Stunde'
Recitative (Bass): 'Denn Ich Weiss Dies'
Chorale: 'Weil Du Vom Tod Erstanden Bist'
Chorus: 'Nimm, Was Dein Ist, Und Gehe Hin'
Aria (Alto): 'Murre Nicht Lieber Christ'
Chorale: 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Wo Die Genugsamkeit Regiert'
Aria (Soprano): 'Genugsamkeit'
Chorale: 'Was Mein Gott Will, Das G'scheh' Allzeit'
Chorus: 'Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ'
Aria (Tenor): 'Mein Jesus Ist Erstanden'
Recitative (Alto): 'Mein Jesu, Heissest Du Des Todes Gift'
Chorale: 'Erschienen Ist Der Herrlich' Tag'
Recitative (Alto): 'Doch Scheinet Fast'
Aria (Bass): 'Friede Sei Mit Euch!'
Chorale: 'Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ'
Aria (Alto): 'Ein Ungefarbt Gemute'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Die Redlichkeit'
Chorus: 'Alles Nun, Das Ihr Wollet'
Recitative (Bass): 'Die Heuchelei Ist Eine Brut'
Aria (Tenor): 'Treu Und Wahrheit Sei Der Grund'
Chorale: 'Gott, Du Frommer Gott'

Tracks:

Chorus: 'Erforsche Mich, Gott Und Erfahre Mein Herz'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Ach, dass Der Fluch'
Aria (Alto): 'Es Kommt Ein Tag'
Recitative (Bass): 'Die Himmel Selber Sind Nicht Rein'
Aria (Tenor, Bass): 'Uns Treffen Zwar Der Sunden Flecken'
Chorale: 'Dein Blut, Der Edle Saft'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Erwunschtes Freudenlicht'
Ario (Soprano, Alto): 'Gesegnete Christen'
Recitative (Tenor): 'So Freuet Euch'
Aria (Tenor): 'Gluck Und Segen Sind Bereit'
Chorale: 'Herr, Ich Hoff Je'
Chorus: 'Guter Hirte, Trost Der Deinen'
Chorus: 'Herr, Gehe Nicht Ins Gericht Mit Deinem Knecht'
Recitative (Alto): 'Mein Gott, Verwirf Mich Nicht'
Aria (Soprano): 'Wie Zittern Und Wanken'
Recitative (Bass): 'Wohl Aber Dem, Der Seinen Burgen Weiss'
Aria (Tenor): 'Kann Ich Nur Jesum Mir Zum Freunde Machen'
Chorale: 'Nun, Ich Weiss, Du Wirst Mir Stillen'
Chorus: 'Bringet Dem Herrn Ehre Seines Namens'
Aria (Tenor): 'Ich Eile, Die Lehren'
Recitative (Alto): 'So Wie Der Hirsch Nach Frischem Wasser Schreit'
Aria (Alto): 'Mund Und Herze Steht Dir Offen'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Bleib Auch, Mein Gott, In Mir'
Chorale: 'Amen Zu Aller Stund'

Tracks:

Chorus: 'Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Gebenedeiter Mundi!'
Aria (Alto): 'Schame Dich, O Seele, Nicht'
Recitative (Bass): 'Verstockung Kann Gewaltige Verblenden'
Aria (Soprano): 'Bereite Dir, Jesu, Noch Itzo Die Bahn'
Chorale: 'Wohl Mir, Dass Ich Jesum Habe'
Aria (Tenor): 'Hilf, Jesu, Hilf, Dass Ich Auch Dich Bekenne'
Recitative (Alto): 'Der Hochsten Allmacht Wunderhand'
Aria (Bass): 'Ich Woll Von Jesu Wundern Singen'
Chorale: 'Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude'
Aria (Bass): 'Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister'
Recitative (Alto): 'O Ungluckselger Stand Verkehrter Seelen'
Aria (Tenor): 'Der Schadlichen Dornen Unendliche Zahl'
Recitative (Soprano): 'Von Diesen Wird Die Kraft Erstickt'
Chorus: 'Lass, Hochster, Uns Zu Allen Zeiten'
Recitative (Tenor): 'Erhohtes Fleisch Und Blut'
Aria (Tenor): 'Ein Geheiligtes Gemute'
Aria (Alto): 'Gott Will, O Ihr Menschenkinder'
Aria (Soprano, Bass): 'So Hatt Gott Die Welt Geliebt'
Recitative (Soprano, Tenor): 'Unendlichster, Den Man Doch Vater Nennt'
Chorus: 'Ruhre, Hochster, unsern Geist'
Aria (Bass): 'Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister'
Chorus: 'Lass, Hochster, Uns Zu Allen Zeiten'

Bach: Cantatas Volumes 1-5 (75 Cantatas for Sundays and Feast Days of the Church Year)

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Bach in the Bach Tradition
A Time Capsule of Sheer Delight

Bach: Cantatas Volumes 1-5 (75 Cantatas for Sundays and Feast Days of the Church Year)
Johann Sebastian Bach , Karl Richter , and Münchener Bach-Orchester (Munich Bach Orchestra)
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St Matthews Passion (2pc)

ASIN: B000001303
Release Date: 1993-10-01

Tracks:

Advent And Christmas Bwv 61 Bwv 132 Bwv 63
Advent And Christmas Bwv 121 Bwv 64 Bwv 171
Advent And Christmas Bwv 58 Bwv 124 Bwv 13
Advent And Christmas Bwv 111 Bwv 81 Bwv 82
Easter Bwv 92 Bwv 126 Bwv 23
Easter Bwv 1 Bwv 182
Easter Bwv 4 Bwv 6 Bwv 67
Easter Bwv 104 Bwv 12
Easter Bwv 108 Bwv 87
Ascension Day Bwv 11 Bwv 44 Bwv 34
Ascension Day Bwv 68 Bwv 175 Bwv 129
Ascension Day Bwv 39 Bwv 76 Bwv 135
Ascension Day Bwv 21 Bwv 24
Ascension Day Bwv 30 Bwv 93
Ascension Day Bwv 147 Bwv 10
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 9 Bwv 187 Bwv 178
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 45 Bwv 105 Bwv 102
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 199 Bwv 179 Bwv 137
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 33 Bwv 78 Bwv 17
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 51 Bwv 100 Bwv 27
Sundays After Trinity I Bwv 8 Bwv 148
Sundays After Trinity Ii Bwv 96 Bwv 5 Bwv 56
Sundays After Trinity Ii Bwv 180 Bwv 38 Bwv 55
Sundays After Trinity Ii Bwv 115 Bwv 139 Bwv 60 Bwv 26
Sundays After Trinity Ii Bwv 116 Bwv 70 Bwv 140
Sundays After Trinity Ii Bwv 130 Bwv 80 Bwv 106

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As One of the Most Legendary Champions of Bach Karl Richter's Many (And in Some Instances Multiple) Recordings of the Composers Cantata's Arguably is his Greatest Achievement. Richter Enlisted Many of the Finest Vocalists in their Prime During the 1950's Through the Early 70's for These Recordings Elevating the Neglected Form at the Time to the Level of Grand Opera. His Conducting, Especially for his Day as Well Remains Remarkably Animated and Fluent Yet Always Respectful of Bach's Underlying Powerful Architectural Components. These Recordings Set the Standard and for Many Today Remain the Benchmark Performances by which all New Ones Continue to Be Judged.

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Bach in the Bach Tradition.......2006-12-16

I believe I owe it to the period performance movement for making me feel like I am committing a sin when I don't listen to Gardiner's or Hogwood's Bach (or Handel, or any Baroque composer for that matter). If, say, I put in Shaw's recording of the B minor mass, or most certainly Klemperer's recording of the St. Mathew passion, I feel that I should somehow be ashamed for what I am doing. There may be some type of Freudian truth buried deep within my being ashamed; however, there has always been an exception to my modern instrument guilts. This is, of course, the Bach recordings of Karl Richter; and more specifically, Richter's immortal survey of the sacred cantatas (well, 75 of them anyway). I received this set as a gift when I graduated from college, and I have been constantly listening since. The music of Bach has meant more to me than any other composer, and the Richter recordings show Bach's true genius at full speed ahead.

Don't get me wrong, I love Gardiner's recordings of the B-minor mass and the St. Matthew Passion; and I do believe that period performance practice reveals a totally new dimension of Bach which can sometimes be overlooked (or, "glossed-over" as the case may be with Klepmerer and others of the like). However, any academic arguments favoring Gardiner over Richter are simply meaningless to me. As Glenn Gould said, its not the type of instruments used that count, but rather, a deep respect for the innate structures of the music; this is what's important,and to accomplish this he believed that we must get rid of the incorrect and outdated notion that by "glossing over" these structures, it somehow improves upon them. I think Gould is absolutely correct in saying its respect for the musical structures that counts most; this is the only duty incumbent upon interpreters of Baroque music (and especially Bach). With this in mind, how can Richter not be the supreme interpreter? Richter gives us Bach in the Bach tradition, and I believe that this is in no small part due to his deep understanding of the same Lutheranism which was in the mind of Bach when he wrote this glorious music. To quote yet another Bach authority, Albert Schweitzer once said "Only he who sinks himself into Bach's emotional world, who lives and thinks with him, [...] can rightly bring Bach's music to the listener". I can think of no one who fits the description quite like Karl Richter.

Well, all arguments aside, the music on these 26 [!] discs are absolutely unsurpassed. I was a bit worried before I received this set, as I knew that in Richter's latter years, he did seem to take various liberties with the scores (more specifically, a slowing of the tempi to the point that it takes us out of the Bach tradition). However, I can safely say that these rumored liberties are nowhere to be found in this set, just pure Bach. I wont dare try to single out notable performances of this massive set (I would be here all night, and I am sure you are becoming tired of reading this anyway). However, one cantata specifically stood out for me during my first few hours with the set (and has since stuck with me); this being BWV 132 (4th Sunday in Advent cantata). This specific cantata, can speak for the entire set in terms of the soloist supremacy above all other Bach cantata recordings (how can you go wrong with Edith Mathis, Anna Reynolds, Peter Schreier, and Theo Adam - with Ursula Buckel and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau elsewhere on the set).

So, finally, this set has exactly what I want in a survey of the cantatas - that is, the genius of J.S. Bach is in the driver's seat, not the conductors. While Gardiner has his moments (and when he does, they are fantastic), and Klemperer did at least get everyone talking about Bach again, I believe Richter's interpretations are the standard by which this music should be played and heard. This set is a landmark in the history of Bach recordings, and although quite expensive, it really should be in the collections of all lovers of music.

- By the way, the set comes in a large slipcover (as shown above by Amazon), with the five original fold-open cases inside; each made of an extremely sturdy, glossy-coated cardboard (as shown above by me [hopefully]). Each disc is in a paper sleeve.

A Time Capsule of Sheer Delight.......2006-12-15

I treasured these recordings as a music student in high school and college in the '70's. Although newer, 'historically correct' recordings were emerging, Richter's musicality, if one will, still attracted me to these Archive recordings. This set is a bargin considering all the music there is to digest. DG's remastering is excellent-the warm analog sound does not suffer what can sometimes be a strident digitized reincarnation. DG's engineers and hardware were always on the cutting edge and these recordings speak to that fact. Say what one will about the oddities of interpertation, there is music in evey bar. Before I began listening, I though that I should prepare myself to forgive Richer for his position in history and look the other way when so called historically inaccurate idioms presented themselves. Yes, they are there, but, the younger listener will be quite astonished to find amazing vitality and sweep of phrase and articulation. Richter's tempi are often suprisingly brisk. The roster of soloists speaks for itself. If you are a musician interested in the genesis of Bach interpertation, this set is a must-have. It is often said that many Bach conductors after Richter took up where he left off. This group of recordings is a testament to his influence. Bravo DG !

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As Close as I can Imagine for Authentic Bach
Recording's Greatest Achievement
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Teldec Set Still Holds Up After 30 Years

Bach: Sacred Cantatas

Manufacturer: Teldec
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ASIN: B000000SKY
Release Date: 1994-12-20

Tracks:

Discs 1 - 6: Cantatas BWV 1 - 19
Discs 7 - 12: Cantatas BWV 20 - 36
Discs 13 - 18: Cantatas BWV 37 - 60
Discs 19 - 24: Cantatas BWV 61 - 78
Discs 25 - 30: Cantatas BWV 79 - 99
Discs 31 - 36: Cantatas BWV 100 - 117
Discs 37 - 42: Cantatas BWV 119 - 137
Discs 43 - 48: Cantatas BWV 138 - 162
Discs 49 - 54: Cantatas BWV 163 - 182
Discs 55 - 60: Cantatas BWV 183 - 199
Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh Darein, BWV 2, BC A98, Aria: Durchs Feuer Wird Das Silber Rein - Kurt Equiluz
Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh Darein, BWV 2, BC A98, Chor: Das Wollst Du, Gott, Bewahren Rein - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Chor: Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Recitativo: Wie Schwerlich Lasst Sich Fleisch Und... - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Kurt Equiluz/Max Van Egmond/Paul Esswood/Wiener Sangerknaben...
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Aria: Empfind Ich Hollenangst Und Pein - Max Van Egmond
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Recitativo: Es Mag Mir Leib Und Beist Verschmachten - Kurt Equiluz
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Aria: Wenn Sorgen Auf Mich Dringen - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Paul Esswood
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid, BWV 3, BC A33, Chor: Erhalt Mein Herz Im Glauben Rein - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

Tracks:

Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Chor, Versus I: Christ Lag In Todes Banden - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Duetto, Versus II: Den To Niemand Zwingen Kunnt - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Paul Esswood
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Aria, Versus III: Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn - Kurt Equiluz
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Chor, Versus IV: Es War Ein Wunderlicher Krieg - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Aria, Versus V: Hier Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm - Max Van Egmond
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Duetto, Versus VI: So Feiern Wir Das Hohe Fest - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Kurt Equiluz
Christ Lag In Todes Banden, BWV 4, BC A54b, Chor, Versus VII, Chor: Wir Essen Und Leben Wohl - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Chor: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Recitativo: Der Sunden Wust Hat Mich Nicht Nur Befleckt - Max Van Egmond
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Aria: Ergiesse Dich Reichlich - Kurt Equiluz
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Recitativo: Mein Treuer Heiland Trostet Mich - Paul Esswood
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Aria: Verstumme, Hollenheer - Max Van Egmond
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Recitativo: Ich Bin Ja Nur Das Kleinste Teil Der Welt - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 5, BC A145, Chor: Fuhr Auch Mein Herz Und Sinn - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Chor: Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend ... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Aria: Hochgelobter Gottessohn - Paul Esswood
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Chor: Auch Bleib Bei Uns, Herr Jesu Christ - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Recitativo: Es Hat Die Dunkelheit An ... - Max Van Egmond
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Aria: Jesu, Lass Uns Auf Dich Sehen - Kurt Equiluz
Bleib Bei Uns, Denn Es Will Abend Werden, BWV 6, BC A57, Chor: Beweis Dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Chor: Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Aria: Merkt Und Hort, Ihr Menschenkinder - Max Van Egmond
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Recitativo: Dies Hat Gott Klar Mit Worten - Kurt Equiluz
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Aria: Des Vaters Stimme Liess Sich Horen - Kurt Equiluz
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Recitativo: Als Jesus Dort Nach Seinen Leiden - Max Van Egmond
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Aria: Menschen, Glaubt Doch Dieser Gnade - Paul Esswood
Christ Unser Herr Zum Jordan Kam, BWV 7, BC A177, Chor: Das Aug Allein Das Wasser Sieht - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Chor: Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben? - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Aria: Was Willst Du Dich Mein Geist... - Kurt Equiluz
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Recitativo: Zwar Fuhlt Mein Schwaches Herz - Paul Esswood
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Aria: Doch Weichet, Ihr Tollen... - Max Van Egmond
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Recitativo: Behalte Nur, O Welt, Das Meine! - Soloist Of The Regensburger Domspatzen
Liebster Gott, Wenn Werd Ich Sterben, BWV 8, BC A137a, Chor: Herrscher Uber Tod Und Leben - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Chor: Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Recitativo: Gott Gab Uns Ein Gesetz - Max Van Egmond
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Aria: Wir Waren Schon Zu Tef Gesunken - Kurt Equiluz
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Recitativo: Doch Musste Das Gesetz Erfullet Werden - Max Van Egmond
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Aria: Herr, Du Siehst Statt Guter Werke - Soloist Of The Regensburger Domspatzen/Paul Esswood
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Recitativo: Wenn Wir Die Sund Aus Dem Gestz Erkennen - Max Van Egmond
Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her, BWV 9, BC A107, Chor: Ob Sichs Anliess, Als Wollt Er Nicht - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks

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Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Chor: Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Aria: Herr, Der Du Stark Und Machtig Bist. - Soloist Of The Regensburger Domspatzen
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Recitativo: Des Hochsten Gut Und Treu - Kurt Equiluz
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Aria: Gewaltige Stosst Gott Vom Stuhl - Max Van Egmond
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Duetto: Er Denket Der Barmherzigkeit - Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Recitativo: Was Gott Den Vatern Alter Zeiten - Kurt Equiluz
Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren, BWV 10, BC A175, Chor: Lob Und Preis Sei Gott Dem Vater - King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Chor: Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Der Herr Jesus Hub Seine Hande Auf - Kurt Equiluz
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Ach, Jesu, Ist Dein Abschied Schon So Nah? - Max Van Egmond
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Aria: Ach, Bleibe Doch, Mein Liebstes Leben - Paul Esswood
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Und Ward Auf Gehoben Zusehends - Kurt Equiluz
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Chor: Nun Lieget Alles Unter Dir - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Und Da Sie Ihm Nachsahen - Kurt Equiluz/Max Van Egmond
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Ach Ja! So Komme Bald Zuruck - Paul Esswood
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Recitativo: Sie Aber Beteten Ihn An - Kurt Equiluz
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Aria: Jesu, Deine Gnadenblicke - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Lobet Gott In Seinen Reichen, BWV 11, BC D9, Chor: Wann Soll Es Doch Geschehen - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68: Sinf - Leonhardt-Consort/Gustav Leonhardt
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Chor: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Arioso: Wir Mussen Durch Viel Trubsal - Paul Esswood
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Aria: Kreuz Und Krone Sind Verbunden - Paul Esswood
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Aria: Ich Folge Christo Nach - Max Van Egmond
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Aria: Sei Getreu, Alle Pein - Kurt Equiluz
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12, BC A68, Chor: Was Gott Tut, Das Ish Wohlgetan - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks

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Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Aria: Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen - Kurt Equiluz
Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Rectiativo: Mein Liebster Gott Lasst Mich Annoch - Paul Esswood
Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Chor: Der Gott Der Mir Hat Versprochen - Paul Esswood
Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Recitativo: Mein Kummer Nimmt Zu - Walter Gampert
Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Aria: Achzen Und Erbarmlich Weinen - Max Van Egmond
Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen, BWV 13, BC A34, Chor: So Sei Nun, Seele, Deine - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, BWV 14, BC A40, Chor: War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, BWV 14, BC A40, Aria: Unsre Starke Heisst Zu Schwach - Peter Hinterreiter
War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, BWV 14, BC A40, Recitativo: Ja, Hatt es Gott Nur Zugegeben - Marius Van Altena
War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, BWV 14, BC A40, Aria: Gott, Bei Deinem Starken Schutzen - Max Van Egmond
War Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit, BWV 14, BC A40, Chor: Gott Lob Und Dank, Der Nicht Zugab - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Chor: Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Recitativo: So Stimmen Wir Bei Dieser Frohen Zeit - Max Van Egmond
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Chor & Aria: Lasst Uns Jauchzen, Lasst Uns Freuen - Max Van Egmond/Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/ ...
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Recitativo: Ach Treuer Hort - Paul Esswood
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Aria: Geliebter Jesu, Du Allein - Marius Van Altena
Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV 16, BC A23, Chor: All Solch Dein Gut Wir Preisen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/King's College Chor Cambridge/David Willcocks

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Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Chor: Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Recitativo: Es Muss Die Ganze Welt - Paul Esswood
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Aria: Herr, Deine Gute - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Recitativo: Einer Aber Unter Ihnen - Kurt Equiluz
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Aria: Welch Ubermass Der Gute - Kurt Equiluz
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Recitativo: Sieh Meinen Willen An - Max Van Egmond
Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich, BWV 17, BC A131, Chor: Wir Sich Ein Vatr Erbarmet - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, BWV 18, BC A44a: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, BWV 18, BC A44a, Recitativo: Gleichwie Der ... - Max Van Egmond
Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, BWV 18, BC A44a, Recitativo: Mein Gott, Hier Wird.. - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Kurt Equiluz/Max Van Egmond/Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, BWV 18, BC A44a, Aria: Mein Seelenschatz Ist ... - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Gleichwie Der Regen Und Schnee Vom Himmel Fallt, BWV 18, BC A44a, Chor: Ich Bitt, O Herr, Aus ... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Chor: Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Recitativo: Gottlob! Der Drache Liegt - Max Van Egmond
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Aria: Gott Schickt Uns Mahanaim Zu - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Recitativo: Was Ist Der Schnode Mensch - Kurt Equiluz
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Aria: Bleibt, Ihr Engel - Kurt Equiluz
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Recitativo: Lasst Uns Das Angescht - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit, BWV 19, BC A180, Chor: Lass Dein Engel Mit Mir Fahren - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Chor: O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Recitativo... - Kurt Equiluz
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Aria: Ewigkeit, Du Machst Mir Bange - Kurt Equiluz
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Recitativo: Gesetzt... - Max Van Egmond
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Aria: Gott Ist Gerecht - Max Van Egmond
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Aria: O Mensch, Errette Deine Seele - Paul Esswood
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Prima Parte, Chor: Solang Ein Gott Im Himmel Lebt - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Seconda Parte, Aria: Wacht Auf, Wacht Auf... - Max Van Egmond
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Seconda Parte, Recitativo: Verlass, O Mensch... - Paul Esswood
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Seconda Parte, Aria: O Menschenkind... - Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV 20, BC A95, Seconda Parte, Chor: O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte, Chor: Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte, Aria: Seufzer, Tranen, Kummer, Not - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte, Recitativo: Wie Hast Du Dich, Mein Gott - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte, Aria: Bache Von Gesalznen Zahren - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Prima Parte, Chor: Was Betrubst Du Dich, Meine Seele - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger/Kurt Equiluz/Walker Wyatt/Paul Esswood...
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Seconda Parte, Recitativo: Ach Jesu, Meine Ruh - Walker Wyatt/Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Seconda Parte, Duetto: Komm, Mein Jesu - Walker Wyatt/Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Seconda Parte, Coro: Sei Nun Wieder Zufrieden - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger/Kurt Equiluz/Walker Wyatt/Paul Esswood...
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Seconda Parte, Aria: Erfreue Dich, Seele - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis, BWV 21, BC A99c, Seconda Parte, Coro: Das Lamm, Das Erwurget Ist - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger/Kurt Equiluz/Walker Wyatt/Paul Esswood...

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Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, BWV 22, BC A48, Aria,Chor: Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe - Kurt Equiluz/Max Van Egmond
Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, BWV 22, BC A48, Aria: Mein Jesu, Ziehe Mich Nach Dir - Paul Esswood
Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, BWV 22, BC A48, Recitativo: Mein Jesu, Ziehe Mich - Max Van Egmond
Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, BWV 22, BC A48, Aria: Mein Alles In Allem - Kurt Equiluz
Jesus Nahm Zu Sich Die Zwolfe, BWV 22, BC A48, Chor: Ertot Uns Durch Dein Gute - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/Kings College Chor Cambridge
Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn, BWV 23, BC A47c, Aria: Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn - Paul Esswood/Walter Gampert
Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn, BWV 23, BC A47c, Recitativo: Ach, Gehe Nicht Voruber - Marius Van Altena
Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn, BWV 23, BC A47c, Chor: Aller Augen Warten, Herr - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/Kings College Chor Cambridge
Du Wahrer Gott Und Davids Sohn, BWV 23, BC A47c, Chor: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden/Kings College Chor Cambridge
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Aria: Ein Ungefarbt Gemute - Paul Esswood
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Recitativo: Die Redlichkeit Ist Eine Von Den Gottesgaben - Kurt Equiluz
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Chor: Alles Nun, Das Ihr Wollet - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Recitativo: Die Heuchelei Ist Eine Brut - Max Van Egmond
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Aria: Treu Und Wahrheit Sei Der Grund - Kurt Equiluz
Ein Ungefarbt Gemute, BWV 24, BC A102, Chor: O Gott, Du Frommer Gott - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Chor... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Recitativo... - Kurt Equiluz
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Aria: Ach, Wo Hol Ich Armer Rat - Max Van Egmond
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Recitativo: O Jesu, Lieber Meister - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Aria: Offne Meinen Schlechten Liedern - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Es Ist Nichts Gesundes An Meinem Leibe, BWV 25, BC A129, Chor: Ich Will Alle Meine Tage - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Chor: Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Aria: So Schnell Ein Rauschend Wasser Schiesst - Kurt Equiluz
Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Recitativo: Die Freude Wird Zur Traurigkeit - Paul Esswood
Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Aria: An Irdische Schatze Das Herze Zu Hangen - Siegmund Nimsgern
Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Recitativo: Die Hochste Herrlichkeit Und Pracht - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig, BWV 26, BC A162, Chor: Ach Wie Fluchtig, Ach Wie Nichtig - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Chor: Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Recitativo: Mein Leben Hat Kein Ander Ziel - Kurt Equiluz
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Aria: Willkommen! Will Ich Sagen - Paul Esswood/Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Recitativo: Ach, Wer Doch Schon Im Himmel War! - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Aria: Gute Nacht, Du Weltgetummel! - Siegmund Nimsgern
Wer Weiss, Wie Nahe Mir Mein Ende! BWV 27, BC A138, Chor: Welt Ade! Ich Bin Dein Mude - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Aria: Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Chor: Nun Lob, Mein Seel, Den Herren - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Recitativo - Arioso: So Sprict Der Herr - Siegmund Nimsgern
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Recitativo: Gott Ist Ein Quell... - Kurt Equiluz
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Aria: Gott Hat Uns Im Heurigen Jahr Gesegnet - Kurt Equiluz/Paul Esswood
Gottlob! Nun Geht Das Jahr Zu Ende, Bwv 28, BC A20, Chor: All Solch Dein Gut Wir Preisen - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Chor: Wir Danken Dir Gott, Wir Danken Dir - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Aria: Halleluja, Stark Und Macht - Kurt Equiluz
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Recitativo: Gottlob! Es Geht Uns Wohl! - Max Van Egmond
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Aria: Gedenk An Uns Mit Deiner Liebe - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Recitativo: Vergiss Es Ferner Nicht - Paul Esswood/Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Aria: Halleluja, Stark Und Macht - Paul Esswood
Wir Danken Dir, Gott, Wir Danken Dir, BWV 29, BC B8, Chor: Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Coro: Freue Dich, Erloste Schar - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Recitativo: Wir Haben Rast - Max Van Egmond
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Aria: Gelobet Sei Gott, Gelobet Sein Name - Max Van Egmond
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Recitativo: Der Herold Kommt - Paul Esswood
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Aria: Kommt, Ihr Angefochtnen Sunder - Paul Esswood
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Prima Parte, Chor: Eine Stimme Lasst Sich Horen - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Recitativo: So Bist Du Denn, Mein Heil... - Max Van Egmond
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Aria: Ich Will Nun Hassen - Max Van Egmond
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Recitativo... - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Aria: Eilt, Ihr Stunden, Kommt Herbei - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Recitativo: Geduld, Der Angenehme Tag - Kurt Equiluz
Freue Dich, Erloste Schar, BWV 30, BC A178, Seconda Parte, Chor: Freue Dich, Geheilgte Schar - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b: Son - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Chor: Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger/Soloists Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Recitativo: Erwunschter Tag! Sei, Seele ... - Siegmund Nimsgern
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Aria: Furst Des Lebens, Starker Streiter - Siegmund Nimsgern
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Recitativo: So Stehe Dann... - Kurt Equiluz
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Aria: Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen - Kurt Equiluz
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Recitativo: Weil Denn Das Hauupt Sein Glied - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Aria: Letzte Stunde, Brich Herein - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Der Himmel Lacht! Die Erde Jubilieret, BWV 31, BC A55b, Chor: So Fahr Ich Hin Zu Jesu Christ - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Aria: Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen - Walter Gampert
Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Recitativo: Was Ists, Dass Du Mich Gesuchet? - Max Van Egmond
Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Aria: Hier, In Meines Vaters Statte - Max Van Egmond
Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Recitativo: Ach! Heiliger Und Grosser Gott - Max Van Egmond/Walter Gampert
Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Aria: Nun Verschwinden Alle Plagen - Max Van Egmond/Walter Gampert
Leibster Jesu, Mein Verlangen, BWV 32, BC A31, Chor: Mein Gott, Offne Mir Die Pforten - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Henning
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Chor: Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Henning
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Recitativo: Mein Gott Und Richter - Max Van Egmond
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Aria: Wie Furchtsam Wankten Meine Schritte - Rene Jacobs
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Recitativo: Mein Gott, Verwirf Mich Nicht - Marius Van Altena
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Aria: Gott, Der Du Die Liebe Heisst - Marius Van Altena/Max Van Egmond
Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33, BC A127, Ehr Sei Gott In Dem Hochsten Thron - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Henning
O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe, BWV 34, BC A84, Chor: O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe, BWV 34, BC A84, Recitativo: Herr!... - Kurt Equiluz
O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe, BWV 34, BC A84, Aria: Wohl Euch, Ihr Auserwahlten Seelen - Paul Esswood
O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe, BWV 34, BC A84, Recitativo... - Siegmund Nimsgern
O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe, BWV 34, BC A84, Chor: Friede Uber Israel!... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125: Prima Parte: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125, Prima Parte: Aria: Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret - Paul Esswood
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125, Prima Parte: Recitativo: Ich Wundre Mich... - Paul Esswood
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125, Prima Parte: Aria: Gott Hat Alles Wohlgemacht - Paul Esswood
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125: Seconda Parte: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125, Seconda Parte: Recitativo: Ach, Starker Gott... - Paul Esswood
Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret, BWV 35, BC A125, Seconda Parte: Aria: Ich Wunsche Mir... - Paul Esswood
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Prima Parte: Chor: Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Prima Parte: Chor: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland - Paul Esswood/Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Prima Parte: Aria... - Kurt Equiluz
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Prima Parte: Chor: Zwingt Die Saiten In Cythara - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Seconda Parte: Aria: Willkommen, Werter Schatz - Ruud Van Der Meer
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Seconda Parte: Chor: Der Du Bist Dem Vater Gleich - Kurt Equiluz
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Seconda Parte: Aria: Auch Mit Gedampften... - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor, BWV 36, BC A36, Seconda Parte: Chor: Lob Sei Gott, Dem Vater, G'ton - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Aria: Der Glaube Ist Das Pfand Der Liebe - Kurt Equiluz
Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Choral: Herr Gott Vater, Mein Starker Held - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Paul Esswood
Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Recitativo: Ihr Sterblichen, Verlanget Ihr Mit Mir - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Aria: Der Glaube Schafft Der Seele Flugel - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Da Glaubet Und Getauft Wird BWV 37, BC A.75: Choral: Den Glauben Mir Verleihe - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Coro: Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Recitativo: In Jesu Gnade Wird Allein - Paul Esswood
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Aria: Ich Hore Mitten In Dem Leiden - Kurt Equiluz
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Recitativo: Ach! Dass Mein Glaube Noch So Schwach - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Aria: Wenn Meine Trubsal Als Mit Ketten - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben/Paul Esswood/Ruud Van Der Meer
Aus Tiefer Not Schrie Ich Zu Dir BWV 38, BC A.152: Choral: Ob Bei Uns Ist Der Sunden Viel - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Coro: Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Recitativo: Der Reiche Gott Wirft Seinen Uberfluss - Max Van Egmond
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Aria: Seinem Schopfer Noch Auf Erden - Rene Jacobs
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Second Part: Aria: Wohlzutun Und Mitzuteilen - Max Van Egmond
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Second Part: Aria: Hochster, Was Ich Habe - Soloist Of The Knabenchor Hannover
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Second Part: Recitativo: Wie Soll Ich Dir, O Herr - Rene Jacobs
Brich Dem Hungrigen Dein Brot BWV 39, BC A.96: Second Part: Choral: Selig Sind, Die Aus Erbarmen - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Coro: Darzu Ist Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Recitativo: Das Wort Ward Fleisch - Marius Van Altena
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Choral: Die Sund Macht Leid - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Aria: Hollische Schlange, Wird Dir Nicht Bange - Max Van Egmond
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Recitativo: Die Schlange, So Im Paradies - Rene Jacobs
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Choral: Schuttle Deinen Kopf Und Sprich - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Aria: Christenkinder, Freuet Euch - Marius Van Altena
Darzu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, BC A.12: Choral: Jesu, Nimm Dich Deiner Glieder - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig

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Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Coro: Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Aria: Lass Uns, O Hochster Gott, Das Jahr Vollbringen - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Recitativo: Ach! Deine Hand, Dein Segen Muss Allein - Paul Esswood
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Aria: Woferne Du Den Edlen Frieden - Kurt Equiluz
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Recitativo: Doch Weil Der Feind Bei Tag Und Nacht - Ruud Van Der Meer
Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset BWV 41, BC A.22: Choral: Dein Ist Allein Die Ehre - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Recitativo: Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats - Kurt Equiluz
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Aria: Wo Zwei Und Drei Versammlet Sind - Paul Esswood
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Aria: Verzage Nicht, O Hauflein Klein - Soloist Of The Wiener Sangerknaben
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Recitativo: Man Kann Hiervon Ein Schon... - Ruud Van Der Meer
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Aria: Jesus Ist Ein Schild Der Seinen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Am Abend Aber Desselbigen Sabbats BWV 42, BC A.63: Choral: Verleih Uns Frieden Gnadiglich - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: First Part: Coro: Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: First Part: Recitativo: Es Will Der Hochste... - Kurt Equiluz
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: First Part: Aria: Ja Tausendmal Tausend Begleiten... - Kurt Equiluz
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: First Part: Recitativo: Und Der Herr... - Peter Jelosits
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: First Part: Aria: Mein Jesus Hat Nunmehr - Peter Jelosits
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Recitativo: Es Kommt Der Helden Held - Ruud Van Der Meer
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Aria: Er Ists, Der Ganz Allein - Ruud Van Der Meer
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Recitativo: Der Vater Hat Ihm Ja - Paul Esswood
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Aria: Ich Sehe Schon Im Geist - Paul Esswood
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Recitativo: Er Will Mir Neben Sich - Peter Jelosits
Gott Fahret Auf Mit Jauchzen BWV 43, BC A.77: Second Part: Choral: Du Lebensfurst, Herr Jesu Christ - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Aria: Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun - Kurt Equiluz/Ruud Van Der Meer
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Coro: Es Kommt Aber Die Zeit - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Aria: Christen Mussen Auf Der Erden - Paul Esswood
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Choral: Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid - Kurt Equiluz
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Recitativo: Es Sucht Der Antichrist - Ruud Van Der Meer
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Aria: Es Ist Und Bleibt Der Christen Trost - Peter Jelosits
Sie Werden Euch In Den Bann Tun BWV 44, BC A.78: Choral: So Sei Nun, Seele, Deine - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: First Part: Coro: Es Ist Dir Gesagt... - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: First Part: Recitativo: Der Hochste... - Kurt Equiluz
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: First Part: Aria: Weiss Ich Gottes Rechte - Kurt Equiluz
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: Second Part: Arioso: Es Werden Viele... - Hanns-Friedrich Kunz
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: Second Part: Aria: Werr Gott Bekentt... - Rene Jacobs
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: Second Part: Recitativo: So Wird Denn Herz. - Rene Jacobs
Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist BWV 45, BC A.113: Second Part: Chor: Gib... - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Chor: Schauet Doch Und Sehet... - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Recitativo: So Klage Du... - Kurt Equiluz
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Aria: Dein Wetter Zog Sich... - Hanns-Friedrich Kunz
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Recitativo: Doch Bildet Euch... - Rene Jacobs
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Aria: Doch Jesus Will Auch... - Rene Jacobs
Schauet Doch Und Sehet, Ob Irgend Ein Schmerz Sei BWV 46, BC A.117: Chor: O Grosser Gott Der Treu - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet, Der Soll Erniedriget Werden BWV 47, BC A.141: Chor: Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet, Der Soll Erniedriget Werden BWV 47, BC A.141: Aria: Wer Ein Wahrer Christ.. - Peter Jelosits
Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet, Der Soll Erniedriget Werden BWV 47, BC A.141: Recitativo: Der Mensch Ist Ko - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet, Der Soll Erniedriget Werden BWV 47, BC A.141: Aria: Jesu Beuge Doch Mein... - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet, Der Soll Erniedriget Werden BWV 47, BC A.141: Chor: Der Zeitlichen Ehr... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger

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Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Coro: Ich Elender Mensch... - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Recitativo: O Schmerz, O Elend... - Paul Esswood
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Choral: Solls Ja So Sein - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Aria: Ach Lege Das Sodom... - Paul Esswood
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Recitativo: Hier Aber Tut Des Heilands.. - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Aria: Vergibt Mir Jesus Meine Sunden - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Elender Mensch, Wer Wird Mich Erlosen BWV 48, BC A.144: Choral: Herr Jesu Christ, Einiger Trost - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Aria: Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Recitativo: Mein Mahl Ist Zubereit - Ruud Van Der Meer
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Aria: Ich Bin Herrlich, Ich Bin Schon - Peter Jelosits
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Recitativo: Mein Glaube Hat Mich Selbst... - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Ich Geh Und Suche Mit Verlangen BWV 49, BC A.150: Aria: Dich Hab Ich Je Und Je Geliebet - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft BWV 50, BC A.194: Coro: Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft - Wiener Sangerknaben/Hans Gillesberger
Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, BC A.134: Aria: Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen - Marianne Kweksilber
Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, BC A.134: Recitativo: Wer Beten Zu Dem Tempel An - Marianne Kweksilber
Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, BC A.134: Aria: Hochster, Mache Deine Gute - Marianne Kweksilber
Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, BC A.134: Chor: Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren - Marianne Kweksilber
Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, BC A.134: Aria: Alleluja - Marianne Kweksilber

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Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Sinf - Leonhardt-Consort/Gustav Leonhardt
Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Recitativo: Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht - Seppi Kronwitter
Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Aria: Immerhin, Immerhin, Wenn Ich Gleich... - Seppi Kronwitter
Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Recitativo: Gott Ist Getreu! - Seppi Kronwitter
Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Aria: Ich Halt Es Mit Dem Lieben Gott - Seppi Kronwitter
Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht BWV 52, BC A.160: Choral: In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Widerstehe Doch Der Sunde BWV 54, BC A.51: Aria: Widerstehe Doch Der Sunde - Paul Esswood
Widerstehe Doch Der Sunde BWV 54, BC A.51: Recitativo: Die Art Verruchter Sunden - Paul Esswood
Widerstehe Doch Der Sunde BWV 54, BC A.51: Aria: Wer Sunde Tut, Der Ist Vom Teufel - Paul Esswood
Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht BWV 55, BC A.157: Aria: Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht BWV 55, BC A.157: Recitativo: Ich Habe Wider Gott Gehandelt - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht BWV 55, BC A.157: Aria: Erbame Dich, Lass Die Tranen Dich... - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht BWV 55, BC A.157: Recitativo: Erbarme Dich! Jedoch Nun - Kurt Equiluz
Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht BWV 55, BC A.157: Choral: Bin Ich Gleich Von Dir Gewichen - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig
Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen BWV 56, BC A.146: Aria: Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen - Michael Schopper
Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen BWV 56, BC A.146: Recitativo: Mein Wandel Auf Der Welt - Michael Schopper
Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen BWV 56, BC A.146: Aria: Endlich, Wird Mein Joch - Michael Schopper
Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen BWV 56, BC A.146: Recitativo: Ich Stehe Fertig Und Bereit - Michael Schopper
Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen BWV 56, BC A.146: Choral: Komm, O Tod, Du Schlafes Bruder - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig

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Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Aria: Selig Ist Der Mann - Ruud Van Der Meer
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Recitativo: Ach! Dieser Susse Trost - Peter Jelosits
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Aria: Ich Wunschte Mor Den Tod - Peter Jelosits
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Recitativo: Ich Reiche Dir Die Hand - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Aria : Ja, Ja, Ich Kann Die Feinde Schlagen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Recitativo: In Meiner Schoss Liegt Ruh Und Leben - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Aria: Ich Ende Behende Mein Irdisches Leben - Peter Jelosits
Selig Ist Der Mann BWV 57, BC A.14: Choral: Richte Dich, Liebste, Nach Meinem Gefallen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid BWV 58, BC A.26b: Aria: Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid... - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid BWV 58, BC A.26b: Recitativo: Verfolgt Dich Gleich Die Arge Welt - Ruud Van Der Meer
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid BWV 58, BC A.26b: Aria: Ich Bin Vernugt In Meinem Leiden - Peter Jelosits
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid BWV 58, BC A.26b: Recitativo: Kann Es Die Welt Nicht Lassen - Peter Jelosits
Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid BWV 58, BC A.26b: Aria: Ich Hab Fur Mir Ein Schwere Reis... - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten BWV 59, BC A.82: Duetto: Wer Mich Liebet - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten BWV 59, BC A.82: Recitativo: O, Was Sind Das Vor Ehren - Peter Jelosits
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten BWV 59, BC A.82: Chor: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten BWV 59, BC A.82: Aria: Die Welt Mit Allen Konigreichen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten BWV 59, BC A.82: Chor: Du Heilige Brunst - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort BWV 60, BC A.161: Aria: O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort - Herr... - Kurt Equiluz
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort BWV 60, BC A.161: Recitativo: O Schwerer Gang Zum Letzten Kampf - Kurt Equiluz/Paul Esswood
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort BWV 60, BC A.161: Aria: Mein Letztes Lager Will Mich Schrecken - Kurt Equiluz/Paul Esswood
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort BWV 60, BC A.161: Recitativo: Der Tod Bleibt Doch Der Menschlichen... - Paul Esswood/Ruud Van Der Meer
O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort BWV 60, BC A.161: Choral: Es Ist Genung, Herr, Wenn Es Dir Gefallt - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

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Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Ov: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Recitativo: Der Heiland Ist Gekommen - Kurt Equiluz
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Aria: Komm, Jesu, Komm Zu Deiner Kirche - Kurt Equiluz
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Recitativo: Siehe, Ich Stehe Vor Der Tur - Ruud Van Der Meer
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Aria: Offne Dich, Mein Ganzes Herze - Seppi Kronwitter
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61, BC A1, Chor: Amen, Amen! Komm Du Schone Freudenkrone - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Chor: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Aria: Bewundert, O Menschen, Dies Grosse Geheimnis - Kurt Equiluz
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Recitative: So Geht Aus Gottes Herrlichkeit - Ruud Van Der Meer
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Aria: Streite, Siege, Starker Held - Ruud Van Der Meer
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Recitativo: Wir Ehren Diese Herrlichkeit - Peter Jelosits/Paul Esswood
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62, BC A2, Chor: Lob Sei Gott, Dem Vater, Ton - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Chor: Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Recitativo: O Selger Tag! O Ungemeines Heute - Paul Esswood
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Duetto: Gott, Du Hast Es Wohl Gefuget - Peter Jelosits/Ruud Van Der Meer
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Recitativo: So Kegret Sich Non Heut Das Bange Leid - Kurt Equiluz
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Duetto: Ruft Und Fleht Den Himmel An - Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Recitativo: Verdoppelt Euch Demnach - Ruud Van Der Meer
Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag, BWV 63, BC A8, Chor: Hochster, Schau In Gnaden An - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

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Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Chor: Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe... - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Chor: Das Hat Er Alles Uns Getan - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Recitativo: Geh, Welt! Behalte.. - Paul Esswood
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Chor: Was Frag Ich Nach Der... - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Aria: Was Die Welt In Sich Halt - Peter Jelosits
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Recitativo: Der Himmel Bleibet.. - Ruud Van Der Meer
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Aria: Von Der Welt Verlang Ich.. - Paul Esswood
Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget, BWV 64, BC A15, Chor: Gute Nacht, O Wesen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Chor: Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Chor: Die Kon'ge Aus Saba Damen Dar - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Recitativo: Was Dort Jesaias Vorhergesehn - Ruud Van Der Meer
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Aria: Gold Aus Ophir Ist Zu Schlecht - Ruud Van Der Meer
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Recitativo: Verschmahe Nicht, Du Meiner Seelen... - Kurt Equiluz
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Aria: Nimm Mich Dir Zu Eigen Hin - Kurt Equiluz
Sie Werden Aus Saba Alle Kommen, BWV 65, BC A27, Chor: Ei Nun, Mein Gott, So Fall Ich Dir - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Chor: Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Recitativo: Es Bricht Das Grab Und Damit Unsre Not - Ruud Van Der Meer
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Aria: Lasset Dem Hochsten Ein Danklied Erschallen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Recitativo: Bei Jesu Leben Freudig Sein - Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Duetto: Ich Furchte Zwar (Nicht) Des Grabes Finsternissen - Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz
Erfreut Euch, Ihr Herzen, BWV 66, BC A56, Chor: Alleluja! Alleluja! Alleluja! - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe

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Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Chor: Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Aria: Mein Jesus Ist Erstanden - Kurt Equiluz
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Recitativo: Mein Jesu, Heissest Du Des Todes Gift - Paul Esswood
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Chor: Erschienen Ist Der Herrlich Tag - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Recitativo: Doch Scheinet Fast, Dass Mich Der... - Paul Esswood
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Aria: Friede Sei Mit Euch - Max Van Egmond/Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Halt Im Gedachtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67, BC A62, Chor: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, BWV 68, BC A86, Chor: Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, BWV 68, BC A86, Aria: Mein Glaubiges Herze - Peter Jelosits
Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, BWV 68, BC A86, Recitativo: Ich Bin Mit Petro Nicht Vermessen - Ruud Van Der Meer
Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, BWV 68, BC A86, Aria: Du Bist Geborer Mir Zugute - Ruud Van Der Meer
Also Hat Gott Die Welt Geliebt, BWV 68, BC A86, Chor: Wer An Ihn Glaubet - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69, B10, Recitativo: Wie Gross Ist Gottes Gute Doch - Wilhelm Wiedl
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69, B10, Aria: Mein Seele, Auf, Erzahle - Paul Esswood
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69, B10, Recitativo: Der Herr Hat Grosse Ding An Uns Getan - Kurt Equiluz
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69, B10, Chor: Es Danke, Gott, Und Lobe Dich - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Chor: Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Recitativo: Ach, Dass Ich Tausend Zungen Hatte - Wilhelm Wiedl
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Aria: Meine Seele, Auf, Erzahle - Kurt Equiluz
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Recitativo: Gedenk Ich Nur Zuruck - Paul Esswood
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Aria: Mein Erloser Und Erhalter - Ruud Van Der Meer
Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele, BWV 69a, BC A123, Chor: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden

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Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Chor: Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Recitativo: Erschrecket, Ihr Verstockten Sunder - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Aria: Wenn Kommt Der Tag - Paul Esswood
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Recitativo: Auch Bei Dem Himmlischen Verlangen - Kurt Equiluz
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Aria: Lasst Der Spotter Zungen Schmahen - Wilhelm Wiedl
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Recitativo: Jedoch Bei Dem Unartigen Geschlechte - Kurt Equiluz
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Chor: Freu Dich Sehr, O Meine Seele - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Aria: Hebt Euer Haupt Empor - Kurt Equiluz
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Recitativo: Ach, Soll Nicht Dieser Grosse Tag - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Aria: Seligster Erquickungstag - Ruud Van Der Meer
Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet! BWV 70, BC A165, Chor: Nicht Nach Welt, Nach Himmel Nicht - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Chor: Gott Ist Mein Konig - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Aria: Ich Bin Nun Achtzig Jahr-Soll Ich Auf Dieser Welt - Wilhelm Wiedl
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Chor: Dein Alter Sei Wie Deine Jugend - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Arioso: Tag Und Nacht Ist Dein - Lieuwe Visser
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Aria: Durch Machtige Kraft - Paul Esswood
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Chor: Du Wollest Dem Feinde Nicht Geben - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Gott Ist Mein Konig, BWV 71, BC B1, Chor: Das Neue Regiment - Wilhelm Wiedl/Paul Esswood/Kurt Equiluz/Lieuwe Visser/Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Chor: Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Recitativo: O Selger Christ - Paul Esswood
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Aria: Mit Allem, Was Ich Hab Und Bin - Paul Esswood
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Recitativo: So Glaube Nun! - Ruud Van Der Meer
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Aria: Mein Jesus Will Es Tun - Wilhelm Wiedl
Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72, BC A37, Chor: Was Mein Gott Will, Das Gescheh Allzeit - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir, BWV 73, BC A35, Chor: Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir - Jorg Erler/Max Van Egmond/Kurt Equiluz/Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/...
Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir, BWV 73, BC A35, Aria: Ach, Senke Doch Den Geist Der Freuden - Kurt Equiluz
Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir, BWV 73, BC A35, Recitativo: Ach, Unser Wille Bleibt Verkehrt - Max Van Egmond
Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir, BWV 73, BC A35, Aria: Herr, So Du Willt - Max Van Egmond
Herr, Wie Du Willt, So Schicks Mit Mir, BWV 73, BC A35, Chor: Das Ist Des Vaters Wille - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe

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Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Chor: Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein... - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Aria: Komm, Komm, Mein Herze Steht ... - Jorg Erler
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Recitativo: Die Wohnung Ist Bereit - Paul Esswood
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Aria: Ich Gehe Hin Und Komme Wieder ... - Max Van Egmond
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Aria: Kommt, Eilet, Stimmet Sait Und ... - Kurt Equiluz
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Recitativo: Es Ist Nichts ... - Max Van Egmond
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Aria: Nichts Kann Mich Erretten - Paul Esswood
Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten, BWV 74, BC A83, Chor: Kein Menschenkind Hier Auf Der Erd - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Chor: Die Elenden Sollen Essen - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: Was Hilft Des Purpurs Majestat - Max Van Egmond
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Aria: Mein Jesus Soll Mein Alles Sein - Adalbert Kraus
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: Gott Sturzet Und Erhohet - Adalbert Kraus
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Aria: Ich Nehme Mein Leiden Mit Freuden Auf Mich - Markus Klein
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: Indes Schenkt Gott Ein Gut Gewissen - Markus Klein
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Chor: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohl Getan - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94: Sinf - Leonhardt-Consort/Gustav Leonhardt
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: Nur Eines Drankt Ein Christliches Gemute - Paul Esswood
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Aria: Jesus Macht Mich Geistlich Reich - Paul Esswood
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: Wer Nur In Jesu Bleibt - Max Van Egmond
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Aria: Mein Herze Glaubt Und Liebt - Max Van Egmond
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Recitativo: O Armut, Der Kein Reichtum Gleicht! - Adalbert Kraus
Die Elenden Sollen Essen, BWV 75, BC A94, Chor: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan - Knabenchor Hannover/Heinz Hennig/Coll Vox, Gent/Philippe Herreweghe

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Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Chor: Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Recitativo: So Lasst Sich Gott Nicht ... - Kurt Equiluz
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Aria: Hort, Ihr Volker - Wilhelm Wiedl
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Recitativo: Wer Aber Hort - Ruud Van Der Meer
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Aria: Fahr Hin, Abgottische Zunft! - Ruud Van Der Meer
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Recitativo: Du Hast Uns, Herr, Von Allen ... - Paul Esswood
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97, Chor: Es Woll Uns Gott Genadig Sein - Tolzer Knabenchor/Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
Die Himmel Erzahlen Die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76, BC A 97: Sinf - Concentus Musicus Wien/Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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There are certain musical monuments to Western civilization that no music lover should be without, at least in part. These include Haydn's symphonies and string quartets, Mozart's piano concertos, Handel's oratorios, Beethoven's string quartets and piano sonatas, Scarlatti's keyboard sonatas, and this, perhaps the biggest monument of all, the Bach sacred cantatas. About 200 of them survive and at least 100 are lost. All of them consist of a series of arias, choruses, and hymns based on sacred texts. Bach had to compose a new one every week for several years, and what makes the music so amazing is not only its quantity, but its sheer quality. There is literally no such thing as "bad" Bach, and this series of performances not only stands as one of the great achievements in the history of recording, it introduced many listeners to the fascinating sound of "authentic instruments." Is this set too much of a good thing? Nah! --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Harnoncourt.......2005-09-24

The big CD collection of Harnoncourt is really to recommend to everybody who is interested in.
It is a wonderful collection, with alle the works of Bach.The whole Box is amazing and every song is fantastic.
It also looks very good wehn you put it into the shelf.
The price is really justified in accord to the number of CD and the quality you get.

As Close as I can Imagine for Authentic Bach.......2005-08-02

If you like your Bach with a heavy Bernstein beat, operatic sopranos, and a huge concert hall sound, or in contrast if you would like to hear Bach as his parishoners did, then these recordings are probably not for you. If you want excellent recordings of the Bach Cantatas using period instruments and boys' voices, to include the occasional flaw, then this discounted, but still pricy set is for you. Here, for the first time, anyone can explore and study the marvels of Bach's Jahrgaenge close to the way it was meant to be heard.

When one considers that Bach had to produce a new cantata each week, and that the performers were local musicians, then one should not expect a perfect performance. When one recalls that the Cantata merely served to reinforce the message of the week according to the church calendar, one should not expect consistently brilliant music. To this, add the fact that the parishioners would have much preferred someone not so old fashioned as Bach to produce their church music. Set up so perfectly for failure, Bach produced some of the most perfect music ever written. Here, bad Bach does not exist.

The use of boys' voices is brilliant. A boy soprano simply does not sound like a woman. A good boy soprano's voice is clear and pure, without the extreme tremolo found in "trained women sopranos." The result is Bach at its purest.

In the mid to late 1950's, preforming Bach on original instruments became an interesting experiment. One group attempting this was the Bach Aria Group, directed by Frank Brief, who performed at the Town Hall in New York City. Over a two year span, Mr. Brief decided that it might be interesting to use a boy's choir instead of a women's choir once each year. He chose the Columbus Boychoir (now called the American Boychoir) of which I was a member for those two occasions. From the critical reviews, the results were very well accepted. Mr. Brief, however, did not go the full way. Instead of using boy soprano soloists, he called on women sopranos such as Beverly Sills. While they gave outstanding performances, it was not "original Bach." But when we asked why didn't he use a boy soprano, Mr. Brief responded that boys' voices could not be sufficiently trained to do Bach justice.

These recordings belie this judgement. Bach did know what he was doing! Highly recommended.

Recording's Greatest Achievement.......2003-04-14

Had this set not been made, then the history of performance practice in the last quarter of the 20th century and beyond would have proceeded very differently. Had this set not been made we would not have many of the current leading figures in the field of early music performance, nearly all of whom were in some way connected with the performance revolution which found its most profound expression in these recordings. For it was during the 14 or so years of this recording project (between 1971 and 1985) that three of the greatest musicians of our time, Gustav Leonhardt, Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Frans Bruggen forever altered the public's perception of the surviving remnants of Bach's fabled, but rarely heard, "Jahrgaenge", or yearly cycles of church cantatas. For this reason alone, this recording is of profound importance.

Leonhardt, with his consort in Amsterdam, and Harnoncourt, with his Concentus Musicus of Vienna shared the task of recording, with an unmatched team of vocal and instrumental soloists, Bach's roughly 200 surviving "concerti sacri", perhaps a further hundred being lost to us. It was a repertoire more honoured in the history books than experienced in performance. This enterprise changed that state of affairs for ever.

The arguments which are now sometimes made (chiefly by those who are unaware of the extraordinary and revolutionary step which these performances represented), decrying the slightly "raw" (I prefer "vocal") sound of original instruments, or the occasional shakiness of a boy soprano soloist, miss the point of this enterprise, which was to present the music in a new way using Bach's own contemporary resources. Leonhardt and Harnoncourt are the first to insist that using "historical instruments" makes sense because those are simply the best tools for the job. Re-constituting something old has never been their aim. Rather, their idea was to break free of the mindless tradition of performance which took no account of the sounds that Bach actually had in his head when he created his "well-regulated" music for the churches of Saxony. And how does this work in practice? We are left to marvel at an extraordinary level of accomplishment on the part of nearly everyone associated with this project, vocally and instrumentally.

Gustav Leonhardt was well aware (and hopeful) that subsequent generations would likely improve upon aspects of performance which still remained to be sorted out. But, as he said, it was a start. Indeed, when he and Harnoncourt were jointly awarded the Erasmus prize in the Netherlands in 1980, he remarked, with singular modesty and self-awareness: "It was not done well, but it is remarkable that it was done at all". This tells us more about Leonhardt's famous humility, than it does about the standards of these performances, which are usually (with few exceptions) very high indeed. In many instances they will never be surpassed. What we have here is a glimpse of one of music's "golden" ages captured forever on disc. What the listener will marvel at is the extraordinary assuredness of technique and style which is evident in every one of these cantata performances.

The solo vocal contributions of Kurt Equiluz, Max van Egmond, Paul Esswood, Marjanne Kweksilber (BWV 51) are simply without equal, and the current generation of fine Bach singers would be the first to concede their enormous debt to the participants in this great enterprise (their teachers, in many cases). The choirs should also be singled out for attention: Wiener Sangerknaben, Tolzer Knabenchor, Hannover Knabenchor, Choir of Kings College, Cambridge as well as directors Heinz Hennig, Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, Philippe Herreweghe, David Willcocks and Hans Gillesberger. So Europe's finest were all involved in this.

The instrumental soloists: Frans Bruggen, Walter van Hauwe, Kees Boeke, Anner Bylsma, Jurg Schaftlein, Lucy van Dael, Sigiswald, Wieland and Bart Kuijken, Ton Koopman, Bob van Asperen, Lidewij Schiefes, Alice Harnoncourt, Herbert and Herwig Tachezi, Erich Hobarth, Friedemann Immer - to list only the more familiar names - have created a whole world of intelligent and vital performance which has transformed musical thought in our time. No-one in any area of musical performance has remained untouched by the ideas which are so forcefully presented here (even those who'd be the last to admit it). The fundamental idea of treating each period's music as a vital and representative product of its time is one which now extends to music of all periods, signaling the fulfilment of one of Leonhardt's and Harnoncourt's chief aims: to eliminate the artificial distinction between mainstream and "early" music, and, instead, to treat all music with proper respect for its origins and context.

What this recording continues to offer the listener is the experience of hearing the music for the first time, which the technical polish of subsequent surveys cannot quite match. For the young person wishing to learn about music, there is no better starting point than investing in this set, now available at a fraction of its original cost (unfortunately, minus the scores, which were one of the hallmarks of this series in its first incarnation on LP.

It seems pointless to list highlights, but one might start with the following: BWV 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 19, 23, 29 and so on. The list is endless. Better still, buy the set and begin a life-time's voyage of discovery instead. Bach, Leonhardt and Harnoncourt: you can't do better than that. Oh, and we should also acknowledge the contribution of the founder recording producer for this project, Wolf Erichson (even though he didn't stay with Teldec to the end of it). Without him, the revolution in informed and intelligent music performance on recordings would never have happened.

recommended.......2002-12-07

This complete set of Bach sacred cantatas is not only a bargain price, but it contains some of the most profound interpretations these pieces ever had. Recorded during the 1970s on period instruments, with some of most prodiguous singers (Equiluz, Esswood) and an outstanding orchestral support, this is the best integral collection of cantatas there is. In order to restore the forgotten sence of baroque music, instrumentation is reduced to a minimum, the continuo is supported with antique instruments such as the basoon, tenors have been thoughtfully selected as NON-operatic. Another reconstructionist aspect was the use of boy choirs, which in later recordings Harnoncourt gave up. Boy choirs are not only authentical, but have the advantage of pitch purity. While in some arias (such as the extraordinary duet "lobe den herren" - BWV 137) this seems an excellent choice, in most it fails in more or less apparent manner.

While Herreweghe's or Gardiner's new interpretations are CERTAINLY better in both orchestral and vocal support, they all are greatly in debt of Harnoncourt/Leonhard, for it's always simple to improve something ALREADY existing instead of breaking new grounds (as this stellar 1970's recording did). Not to be forgotten is the fact newer version bring a sence of lightness which pleases anyone's ears, but it's manytimes inappropriate for the content of the music.

Teldec Set Still Holds Up After 30 Years.......2001-04-11

This set of almost 200 cantatas is, without a doubt, a milestone in recording history, and that alone makes it valuable. There are now at least two other competing sets on the market (Helmuth Rilling's complete set--on modern instruments, alas!--and Ton Koopman's period performance set still in the works), but this one, warts and all, still captivates and draws the listener into the world of Bach's cantatas like no other.

I would argue that no one can really claim to know Bach without knowing both his organ works and his cantatas. After all, this is the music that occupied him for most of his professional life. Most of these cantatas were written as part of his duties at Leipzig, and while in the hands of any lesser composer that might have meant uninspired music cranked out week by week out of necessity, Bach rarely, if ever, had an off day. Each cantata is a little world unto itself, a place you can retreat to for 20 minutes and either reflect on their spiritual message (which, be warned, is sometimes grim indeed), or just lose yourself in the beauty and grace of the melodic lines.

Harnoncourt and Leonhardt choose to keep these performances intimate; this is not the Bach of the concert hall; these are direct, personal expressions that work well in the private space of one's living room. Some of the playing sounds a bit shaky by today's standards--apparently some of the soloists were still discovering how to play period instruments that had not been heard in centuries--and the boy soloists seem to strain at their parts sometimes, especially in the earlier recordings, but that only adds to the charm: I much prefer the uncertain readings to letter-perfect performances offered by others. The performances actually draw the listener's attention away from the playing itself, forcing attention on the music and the text, which is entirely consistent with the nature of these pieces.

For those who don't want to spend the 500+ dollars all at once, Teldec also offers these in six-CD sets at a great budget price. They're worth every penny. My only disappointment is that the CD package doesn't include the scores, as the old Telefunken vinyl sets did. But that's perfectly understandable. This set reminds us why Harnoncourt and Leonhardt were once at the forefront of the period-instrument movement. Let's hope that Teldec keeps these recordings in print for a long, long time.

Bach: Famous Choruses from Sacred Cantatas
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Nice performances

Stunning voices...however

Stunning voices...however

Bad taste...

Bach: Famous Choruses from Sacred Cantatas

Manufacturer: Teldec
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Cantata BWV 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben
Cantata BWV 12 Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen
BWV 31 Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jebilieret: Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jebilieret
Cantata BWV 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Cantata BWV 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben: Jesus beleibet Meine Freude
Cantata BWV 80 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Cantata BWV 1 Wie schvn leuchtet der Morgerstern: Wie schvn leuchtet der Morgerstern
Cantata BWV 29 Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir: Sei Lob unf Preis mit Ehren
Cantata BWV 4 Christ lag in Todes Banden: Christ lag in Todes Banden
Cantata BWV 65 Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen: Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen
Cantata BWV 143 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele: Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele
Cantata BWV 67 Halt im Geddchtnis Jesum Christ: Halt im Geddchtnis Jesum Christ
Cantata BWV 131 Aus der Teife rufe ich, Herr, zu dir: Aus der Teife rufe ich, Herr, zu dir
Cantata BWV 137 Lobe den Herrn, den machtigen Konig der Ehren: Lobe den Herrn
Cantata BWV 192 Nun danket alle Gott: Nun danket alle Gott

Customer Reviews:

Nice performances.......2005-03-16

Leonhardt/Harnoncourt do a good job of recording period-like performances of Bach's cantatas. The boys voices are unique and fun to listen to. Probably not for the Bach novice. The use of period instruments and boy's voices will sound foreign at first. However, the music is beautiful never the less. All us Bach fans owe Harnoncourt and Leonhardt a great deal for their collection of recordings of Bach's wonderful cantatas. Thanks guys.

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Stunning voices...however.......2002-12-07

The singing on this CD is unsurpassed, for what it is. Keep in mind that if you are not partial to boys' voices then this disc will not be to your taste. It is not necessarily a matter of authenticity. Yes, all male castes is the way Bach would have had it, but the idea seems too foreign for modern tastes.
Personally, after the initial experience of hearing boys play the roles of soprano, it is hard to go back. Indeed, there is a purity to the singing of found here that I have yet to find elsewhere.
There is one great reservation, this rendition of cantata no.80 is far inferior to the conductors other interperations of the same piece. Had I not known the disparity of the two, I may had given it five stars.

Stunning voices...however.......2002-12-07

The singing on this CD is unsurpassed, for what it is. Keep in mind that if you are not partial to boys' voices then this disc will not be to your taste. It is not necessarily a matter of authenticity. Yes, all male castes is the way Bach would have had it, but the idea seems too foreign for modern tastes.
Personally, after the initial experience of hearing boys play the roles of soprano, it is hard to go back. Indeed, there is a purity to the singing of found here that I have yet to find elsewhere.
There is one great reservation, this rendition of cantata no.80 is far inferior to the conductors other interperations. Had I not known the disparity of the two, I may had given it five stars.

Bad taste..........2000-09-22

These recordings don't bring out the potential in Bach's genius. In my humble opinion using boy sopranos, screeching trumpets, and conducting not for the music's sake but just to come close to sounding like the original performances are just bad taste. Other conductors have recorded much more moving and beautiful accounts of these works. The only good thing about this album is that there are not that many other concise Bach choruses collections out there. But even so, why did they leave out the most famous part of Wachet auf?

Bach: Cantatas 147, 82 & 1 [Hybrid SACD]

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Bach: Cantatas 147, 82 & 1 [Hybrid SACD]

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1. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
2. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
3. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
4. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
5. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
6. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
7. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
8. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
9. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
10. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", BWV 147
11. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
12. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
13. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
14. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
15. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
16. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
17. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
18. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
19. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21
20. Cantata No.21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekummernis', BWV 21