Bach: Cantatas Vol 11 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

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BIS
Release Date
October 1, 1999
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      BACH, J.S.
    • PERFORMER
      Kai, Masaaki, Wessel, Makoto, Suzuki, Peter, Sakurada, Bach Collegium Japan, Kooij
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      October 01, 1999
    • UPC
      7318590009918
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BIS-CD-991
    • LABEL
      BIS
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Choral - Sacred
    Works ⌄

    1. Chorus: Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Makoto Sakurada, Peter Kooij, Kai Wessel

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    2. Recitative: Ach, dass der Fluch, so dort (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    3. Aria: Es kommt ein Tag (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    4. Recitative: Die Himmel selber sind nicht rein (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    5. Aria: Uns treffen zwar der Sunden (Duet: Tenor, Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    6. Chorale: Dein Blut, der edle Saft

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    7. Chorale and Recitative: Warum betrubst du dich (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Peter Kooij, Kai Wessel, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    8. Recitative and Chorus: Ich bin veracht (Bass, Soprano, Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Kai Wessel, Makoto Sakurada, Peter Kooij

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    9. Recitative: Ach susser Trost (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Peter Kooij, Kai Wessel, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    10. Aria: Auf Gott steht meine Zuversicht (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    11. Recitative: Ei nun! So will ich auch recht (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    12. Chorale: Weil du mein Gott und Vater bist

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Midori Suzuki, Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    13. Chorus and Recitative: Christus, der ist mein Leben (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    14. Recitative: Nun, falsche Welt! (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    15. Chorale: Valet will ich dir geben (Soprano)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    16. Recitative: Ach konnte mir bald so wohl geschehn (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    17. Aria: Ach, schlage doch bald, selge Stunde (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    18. Recitative: Denn ich weiss dies (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    19. Chorale: Weil du vom Tod erstanden bist

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    20. Chorus: Schauet doch und sehet

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Kai Wessel, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    21. Recitative: So klage du, zerstorte Gottedstadt (Tenor)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    22. Aria: Dein Wetter zog sich auf von weiten (Bass)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    23. Recitative: Doch bildet euch, o Sunder (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada, Kai Wessel

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    24. Aria: Doch Jesus will auch bei der Strafe (Alto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki

    25. Chorale: I Grosser Gott von Treu

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

      Performer: Kai Wessel, Peter Kooij, Makoto Sakurada

      Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki


Volume 11 of BIS's cantata series gives us four more examples from Bach's first annual cycle in Leipzig. Despite their relatively narrow time span (July to September 1723) and the consequent pressure that it imposed on Bach, there's no suggestion of formula, either in structure or in content, linking these cantatas. And although none of them is particularly well known, each is memorable in its own right. In a list of highlights, one might cite the alto aria with oboe d'amore of BWV 136; the opening chorale and recitative (also countertenor) of BWV 138; the tenor aria, "Ach schlage doch," with its characteristic imitations of bells, of BWV 95; and BWV 46's somber opening chorus (later reworked as the "Qui tollis" of the B-Minor Mass). It goes without saying that such a list would be incomplete.

As always, conductor Suzuki has assembled an fine quartet of soloists, with the ever-reliable Kooij and the marvelous Midori Suzuki at the bottom and top, respectively, and tenor Sakurada again stepping out of the chorus to prove his considerable mettle. New to the series is the outstanding German countertenor Kai Wessel, who has been prominently featured in the Koopman series as well. Suzuki's thoughtful direction and the splendid singing and playing of the Bach Collegium Japan have become givens in the series. Exemplary notes (Taasashi Isoyama shares the duties with Suzuki) and BIS's customarily excellent engineering complete the package.

This latest installment in an eminent ongoing project is self-recommending, but deservedly so.

-- George Chien, FANFARE