German Cantatas Before Bach / Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale

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One happy byproduct of the Bach 2000 celebrations has been the examination of Bach's musical roots in 17th-century Germany and the rediscovery of talented composers from the generations between Heinrich Schütz and J.S. Bach. Philippe Herreweghe is one of the most respected Bach conductors in the world; this release is his contribution to that musical reexamination. The six brief cantatas on this disc are relatively small-scaled--all are for singers with a small ensemble of strings--and they tend toward the contemplative rather than the extroverted. Even Franz Tunder's cantata on Luther's famous chorale "Ein feste Burg" ("A mighty fortress is our God") seems fairly serene, without the triumphal aspect that Bach gave the tune in his Cantata BWV 80. These works sound rather more like Schütz (a rhetorical, almost madrigalesque style) than Bach (dense counterpoint)--although Gott, sei mir gnädig by Johann Kuhnau (Bach's predecessor in Leipzig) closes with a fugal chorus that could almost pass for Handel. Herreweghe's musicians perform as admirably as always; however, the Schütz-like text-centered quality in the music seems to suit a solo-voice consort better than 14-voice choir Herreweghe uses here. Indeed, in the latest of these cantatas, Christoph Graupner's Herr, die Wasserströme (full of storm imagery), it seems Herreweghe is holding back a bit--he can't let his choir rip the way an ensemble of soloists such as Cantus Cölln could. It's a bit ironic, really, in that the six soloists are all marvelous: while this is a very good recording, it could have been much better had Herreweghe saved the money he paid his choristers. --Matthew Westphal

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German Cantatas Before Bach / Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale
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 German Cantatas Before Bach / Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale
Philippe Herreweghe , and Collegium Vocale
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000509J8
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Sinf - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  2. Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Chor: Dominus Illuminatio Mea - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  3. Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Chor: Dominus Protector Vitae Meae - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  4. Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Chor: Qui Tribulant Me Inimici Mei - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  5. Dominus Illuminatio Mea: Solo & Chor: Si Consistant Adversum Me Castra - Daniel Taylor
  6. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: I. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn - Deborah York
  7. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: II. Denn So Du Wolltest Nach Verdienst - Jan Kobow/Benoit Haller
  8. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: III. Vergieb, Herr, Gnadig, Unsre Grosse Schulde - Deborah York/Susan Hamilton/Daniel Taylor/Jan Kobow/Benoit Haller/Peter Kooy
  9. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: IV. Sind Wir Doch Arme Wurmlein - Deborah York/Susan Hamilton/Daniel Taylor
  10. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: V. Sieb' An Deines Sohn's Kreuz Und Bitter Leiden - Peter Kooy
  11. Wend' Ab Deinen Zorn: VI. Darum, Ach Vater, Lass Uns Nicht Verderben - Deborah York/Susan Hamilton/Daniel Taylor/Jan Kobow/Benoit Haller/Peter Kooy
  12. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: Sinf - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  13. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: I. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott - Deborah York
  14. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: II. Mit Unsrer Macht Ist Nichts Gethan - Deborah York/Susan Hamilton/Jan Kobow/Peter Kooy
  15. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott: III. Und Wenn Die Welt Voll Teufel War - Deborah York/Susan Hamilton/Daniel Taylor/Jan Kobow/Benoit Haller/Peter Kooy
  16. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Son & Chor: Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  17. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Aria: Wasche Mich Wohl - Daniel Taylor
  18. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Recitativo: Denn Ich Erkenne Meine Missetat - Daniel Taylor
  19. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Recitativo & Chor: An Dir Allein, Hab Ich Gesundiget - Deborah York/Peter Kooy
  20. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Arioso: Siehe, Ich Bin Aus Sundlichem Samen Gezeuget - Jan Kobow/Peter Kooy
  21. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Chor: Entsundige Mich Mit Isopen - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  22. Gott, Sei Mir Gnadig Nach Deiner Gute: Arioso & Chor: Lass Mich Horen Freud Und Wonne - Deborah York/Jan Kobow
  23. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: I. Sinf & Chor: Ich Liege Und Schlafe - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  24. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: II. Aria: Ich Hab, Gottlob, Das Mein Vollbracht - Deborah York
  25. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: III. Ritornello - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  26. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: IV. Duett: In Jesu Namen Schlaf Ich Ein - Daniel Taylor/Jan Kobow
  27. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: V. Ritornello - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  28. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: VI. Aria: In Jesu Namen Fahr Ich Hin - Peter Kooy
  29. Ich Liege Und Schlafe: VII. Sinf & Chor: Ich Liege Und Schlafe - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  30. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: I. Chor: Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
  31. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: II. Recitativo: Ach Christi Schiffchen Leidet Not - Jan Kobow
  32. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: III. Aria: Ach, Wie Lange Soll Der Kleinen Heerde Bange - Peter Kooy
  33. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: IV. Recitativo: So Schwach Ist Oft Des Glaubens Licht - Deborah York
  34. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: V. Aria: Jesus Hemmt Die Stolzen Wellen - Deborah York
  35. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: VI. Recitativo: So Fasse Dich, Du Kleine Schaar - Peter Kooy
  36. Herr, Die Wasserstrome Erheben Sich: VII. Choral: Was Bist Du So Hochbetrubet - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe

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One happy byproduct of the Bach 2000 celebrations has been the examination of Bach's musical roots in 17th-century Germany and the rediscovery of talented composers from the generations between Heinrich Schütz and J.S. Bach. Philippe Herreweghe is one of the most respected Bach conductors in the world; this release is his contribution to that musical reexamination. The six brief cantatas on this disc are relatively small-scaled--all are for singers with a small ensemble of strings--and they tend toward the contemplative rather than the extroverted. Even Franz Tunder's cantata on Luther's famous chorale "Ein feste Burg" ("A mighty fortress is our God") seems fairly serene, without the triumphal aspect that Bach gave the tune in his Cantata BWV 80. These works sound rather more like Schütz (a rhetorical, almost madrigalesque style) than Bach (dense counterpoint)--although Gott, sei mir gnädig by Johann Kuhnau (Bach's predecessor in Leipzig) closes with a fugal chorus that could almost pass for Handel. Herreweghe's musicians perform as admirably as always; however, the Schütz-like text-centered quality in the music seems to suit a solo-voice consort better than 14-voice choir Herreweghe uses here. Indeed, in the latest of these cantatas, Christoph Graupner's Herr, die Wasserströme (full of storm imagery), it seems Herreweghe is holding back a bit--he can't let his choir rip the way an ensemble of soloists such as Cantus Cölln could. It's a bit ironic, really, in that the six soloists are all marvelous: while this is a very good recording, it could have been much better had Herreweghe saved the money he paid his choristers. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My favorite Herreweghe cd.......2006-09-01

I purchased this cd a while back and have listened to it relentlessly. The lyrical quality of the album is just fantastic, particularly the tremendously skillful interplay among vocalists. I hate too much vabratto in singing, that is so prevalent among many artists. You won't find that here, just heart wrenching harmonies. Deborah York stands out as a north star in what seems a milk way galaxy of artists on this album. The control and precision if her voice is just amazing. She has a truely inspired ability to change pitch and dynamics on hair and not show a sign of strain. I generally listen to cantus colln because they perform period music not record elsewhere. I could only hope for this quality of vocals from them. If you enjoy music from this period then give this album a listen and you won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars Complete emotional connection.......2001-01-01

Profoundly beautiful, deeply spiritual music, movingly sung and gorgeously played, with excellent sonics to boot. I defy you not to cry while listening! Very highly recommended.

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