Bach: Cantatas Vol 23 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan
Some general notes: after Maestro Suzuki himself, the closest thing to a constant in the series remains Peter Kooij’s steady bass. The leading soprano is now Yukari Nonoshita, whose clear, near white tone is entirely appropriate for Bach’s music. Tenors come and go; note that four different tenors, all satisfactory, appear on these four discs. Suzuki continues to alternate between male or female altos depending on the specific task at hand. The soloists participate in the chorus but do not sing alone. Western names have become quite rare in the list of performers, with Japanese musicians handling most parts, vocal and instrumental, with their by-now-accustomed excellence. The notes remain exemplary, but Klaus Hofmann now shares that task with Suzuki, whose function is generally to explain his decisions regarding problems with the performing editions. As always, BIS’s recordings are first-rate... Of course, I’m going to urge interested listeners to acquire [this disc]. Bach and Suzuki are still one of the best tandems going.
-- George Chien, FANFARE
Product Description:
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Catalog Number: BIS-CD-1331
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UPC: 7318590013311
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Label: BIS
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Orchestra/Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Performer: Makoto Sakurada, Matthew White, Peter Kooy, Yukari Nonoshita
Works:
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Meine Seel' erhebt den Herren, BWV 10
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Performer: Peter Kooy (Bass), Yukari Nonoshita (Soprano), Makoto Sakurada (Tenor), Matthew White (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
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Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Performer: Peter Kooy (Bass), Yukari Nonoshita (Soprano), Makoto Sakurada (Tenor), Matthew White (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
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Wo Gott, der Herr, nicht bei uns hält wenn unsre Feinden toben, BWV 178
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Performer: Peter Kooy (Bass), Yukari Nonoshita (Soprano), Makoto Sakurada (Tenor), Matthew White (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
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Was willst du dich betrüben, o meine liebe Seel', BWV 107
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Performer: Peter Kooy (Bass), Yukari Nonoshita (Soprano), Makoto Sakurada (Tenor), Matthew White (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki