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J S Bach - Cantatas Vol.39 | BIS BISSACD1641

J S Bach - Cantatas Vol.39

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Label: BIS

Cat No: BISSACD1641

Barcode: 7318599916415

Format: Hybrid SACD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 2nd June 2008

Contents

Artists

Bach Collegium Japan
Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Gerd Turk (tenor)
Peter Kooij (bass)
Robin Blaze
Dmitry Badiarov
Concerto Palatino

Conductor

Masaaki Suzuki

Works

Bach, Johann Sebastian

Cantata BWV28 'Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende'
Cantata BWV68 'Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt'
Cantata BWV85 'Ich bin ein guter Hirt'
Cantata BWV175 'Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen'
Cantata BWV183 'Sie werden euch in den Bann tun'

Artists

Bach Collegium Japan
Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Gerd Turk (tenor)
Peter Kooij (bass)
Robin Blaze
Dmitry Badiarov
Concerto Palatino

Conductor

Masaaki Suzuki

About

After two volumes concentrating on solo cantatas, the full forces of Bach Collegium Japan return in this programme of five cantatas dated 1725. The choir instantly makes its presence felt in the first movement of the opening work, BWV68. This is a large-scale hymn arrangement, where the choir is supported by an orchestra featuring horn and oboes. This is followed by one of the most charming and beautiful soprano arias in all of Bach’s cantatas, ‘Mein gläubiges Herze’, in which Carolyn Sampson shines.

The five works all include, to a certain extent, unusual instrumental combinations: from the three recorders which lend a pastoral character to Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV175, to the wind quartet (two oboi d’amore and two oboi da caccia) appearing in Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV183. The variety of timbres is further aided by the appearance of the cornet and trombones of Concerto Palatino.

Gerd Türk glows in the intensely melodic tenor aria ‘Seht, was die Liebe tut’ (from BWV 85), and Peter Kooij's bass becomes the voice of Christ in Ich bin ein guter Hirt, (BWV85). All in all, another impressive instalment in this highly acclaimed cycle.

The wonderfully trim and naturally expressive period band and choir, underpinned by an exceptional group of continuo players…. High-quality Bach singing and playing.” - The Guardian

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