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Bach: Alto Arias
Linn Records

Bach: Alto Arias

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Details

Composer
BACH, J.S.
Artist
King, Podger, Haugsand
Format
CD
Label
Linn Records
Released
May 13, 2016
Catalog #
BKD158
UPC
691062015837

About

This unusual but beautiful song cycle was created by drawing a collection of arias by J.S. Bach and framing them within the movements of his B minor orchestral suite. Two arias are taken from the Matthew Passion, two are from Eastertide cantatas, and the majestic Agnus Dei is taken from his most outstanding choral work, the B minor mass. It is believed that Bach’s incredible writing for alto voice was inspired by his wife, Anna, who was herself an accomplished alto singer. Catherine King performs these works alongside the Norwegian Baroque Orchestra. Catherine has been described as “bell-voiced… with firm clear tone, elegant phrasing and agile, precise coloratura’. (Gramophone)

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Ouverture 06:22
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Ouverture
    Duration
    06:22
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand
  2. 2 Buss und Reu 04:00
    Track
    2
    Title
    Buss und Reu
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Catherine King
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Julian Podger
  3. 3 II. Rondeau 02:00
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Rondeau
    Duration
    02:00
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand
  4. 4 Wo zwei und drei versammlet sind 11:25
    Track
    4
    Title
    Wo zwei und drei versammlet sind
    Duration
    11:25
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Catherine King
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Julian Podger
  5. 5 III. Sarabande 03:01
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Sarabande
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand
  6. 6 Agnus Dei 05:00
    Track
    6
    Title
    Agnus Dei
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Catherine King
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Julian Podger
  7. 7 IV. Bourrées I & II - V. Polonaise & Double 05:48
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Bourrées I & II - V. Polonaise & Double
    Duration
    05:48
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand
  8. 8 Zum reinen Wasser er mich weist 03:34
    Track
    8
    Title
    Zum reinen Wasser er mich weist
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Catherine King
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Julian Podger
  9. 9 VI. Menuett 01:11
    Track
    9
    Title
    VI. Menuett
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand
  10. 10 Erbarme dich, mein Gott, um meiner Zähren Willen 06:19
    Track
    10
    Title
    Erbarme dich, mein Gott, um meiner Zähren Willen
    Duration
    06:19
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Catherine King
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Julian Podger
  11. 11 VII. Badinerie 01:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    VII. Badinerie
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Ensemble
    Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
    Conductor
    Ketil Haugsand