Bach, J.C. Bach & J.M. Bach: Motets / Meunier, Vox Luminis

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After its successes in the field of German Baroque religious music, here VOX LUMINIS proposes the first complete recording of the motets by Johann Sebastian Bach’s ancestors. These motets, most of which are written for double choir, blend the old tradition inherited from the polyphony of the Renaissance with expressive work inspired by the fashions of the madrigal.

The chorale melodies that are quite frequently associated with these motets contribute this colour typical of the Lutheran liturgical repertoire. Johann Sebastian Bach drew on the family tradition in large part when tackling this genre and mastered this writing that was archaic for its time. The proximity between his compositions and those of his ancestors is astounding, and it is not without reason that the motet providing the title for this recording, Ich lasse dich nicht, is attributed sometimes to Johann Sebastian, sometimes to his uncle Johann Christoph.

But beyond the historical considerations, these motets are filled with touching, humble and profound emotion that the talent of the Vox Luminis singers carry to the exceptional level to which the ensemble has accustomed us.


Product Description:


  • Catalog Number: RIC347


  • UPC: 5400439003477


  • Label: Ricercar


  • Composer: Johann Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Michael Bach


  • Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief



Works:


  1. Sei nun wieder zufrieden meine Seele, motet (poss. by Jonas de Fletin)

    Composer: Johann Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  2. Unser Leben ist ein Schatten, motet

    Composer: Johann Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  3. Weint nicht um meinem Tod

    Composer: Johann Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  4. Der Gerechte, ob er Gleich zu zeitlich stirbt

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  5. Der Mensch, vom Weibe geboren, motet for 5 voices

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  6. Sei getreu bis in den Tod, motet for 5 voices

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  7. Halt, was du hast

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  8. Ich weiss, dass mein Erlöser lebt

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  9. Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  10. Herr, ich warte auf dein Heil

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  11. Unser Leben währet siebenzig Jahr

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  12. Herr, du lässest mich erfahren, motet, for 8 voices

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  13. Dem Menschen ist gesetzt, einmal zu sterben, motet

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  14. Mit Weinen hebt sich an, aria, for 4 voices & continuo

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  15. Ich lasse dich nicht

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  16. Das Blut Jesu Christi

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  17. Nun hab'ich überwunden

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  18. Fürchte dich nicht

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  19. Lieber Herr Gott, wecke uns auf

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  20. Fürchtet euch nicht

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  21. Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, chorale for organ

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  22. Merk auf, mein Herz, und sieh dorthin, motet for double chorus (formerly attrib. to J.S. Bach, BWV A

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  23. Sei, lieber Tag willkommen

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  24. Nun treten wir ins neue Jahr, motet

    Composer: Johann Michael Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  25. Herr, nun lässest du

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  26. Unsers Herzens Freude

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier


  27. Es ist nun aus mit meinem Leben

    Composer: Johann Christoph Bach

    Ensemble: Scorpio Collectief

    Conductor: Lionel Meunier