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Bach: Cantatas Vol 25 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

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Details

Composer
BACH, J.S.
Artist
Makoto, Yukari, Sakurada, Peter, Nonoshita, Bach Collegium Japan, Kooij
Format
CD
Label
BIS
Released
Jul 01, 2004
Catalog #
BIS-CD-1361
UPC
7318590013618

About

Volume 25 of Masaaki Suzuki's Bach cantata series arrived on my desk out of sequence, providing further proof of that old adage, "Better late than never"? The disc comes in a slipcase marked Jubilee Edition, along with a separate booklet containing a celebratory essay (in four languages), a slew of encomiums (none, unfortunately, from me), and, best of all, an index of the cantatas in the first 25 volumes, arranged in BWV order. One hopes that it will be updated periodically. Three superb cantatas, dating from September and October 1724, make this one of the most attractive volumes in the series. All three are cast in the chorale-cantata format with splendid opening choruses that further illustrate Bach?s endless ingenuity. Cantata 78 opens with an intensely expressive chaconne over a lamento bass that is sounded 27 times. (For numerology buffs, 27=3 x 3 x 3 or 3 3 is a representation of the Trinity.) BWV 99 has a more joyful feel, with chorus and orchestra alternating in concertante style. No. 114 projects an aura of strength and confidence, its choral statements punctuated by an energetic ritornello. All three cantatas also feature memorable arias for tenor with an obbligato traverse flute. Many observers have pointed out that Bach had a virtuoso flutist at his disposal at the time, but Klaus Hofmann?s notes suggest that a superior tenor soloist may have been available then as well. BWV 78, Jesu der du meine Seele , one of the most popular of all the cantatas, contains a duet for soprano and alto that qualifies as a ?Bach moment???a movement you might profitably play for an uninitiated listener who wants to know what the fuss over JSB is all about. Did I sense a hint of impatience in Suzuki?s pacing for No. 78? If so, it would be a rare blip in an epic venture that to date has maintained a remarkably and consistently high standard. Most highly recommended, nonetheless.


FANFARE: George Chien

Tracklist 20 tracks

  1. 1 Jesu, der du meine Seele (Chorus) 05:23
    Track
    1
    Title
    Jesu, der du meine Seele (Chorus)
    Duration
    05:23
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  2. 2 Duet Aria: Wir eilen mit schwachen (Soprano, Alto) 04:50
    Track
    2
    Title
    Duet Aria: Wir eilen mit schwachen (Soprano, Alto)
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. 3 Recitative: Ach! ich bin ein Kind der Sünden (Tenor) 02:09
    Track
    3
    Title
    Recitative: Ach! ich bin ein Kind der Sünden (Tenor)
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. 4 Aria: Das Blut, so meine Schuld durchstreicht (Tenor, Alto) 03:07
    Track
    4
    Title
    Aria: Das Blut, so meine Schuld durchstreicht (Tenor, Alto)
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  5. 5 Recitative: Die Wunden, Nagel, Kron und Grab (Bass) 02:15
    Track
    5
    Title
    Recitative: Die Wunden, Nagel, Kron und Grab (Bass)
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  6. 6 Aria: Nun du wirst mein Gewissen stillen (Bass) 02:52
    Track
    6
    Title
    Aria: Nun du wirst mein Gewissen stillen (Bass)
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  7. 7 Chorale: Herr, ich glaube, hilf mir Schwachen 01:00
    Track
    7
    Title
    Chorale: Herr, ich glaube, hilf mir Schwachen
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  8. 8 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Chorus) 04:43
    Track
    8
    Title
    Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:43
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  9. 9 Recitative: Sein Wort der Wahrheit stehet fest (Bass) 01:12
    Track
    9
    Title
    Recitative: Sein Wort der Wahrheit stehet fest (Bass)
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  10. 10 Aria: Erschuttre dich nur nicht, verzagte Seele (Tenor) 05:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    Aria: Erschuttre dich nur nicht, verzagte Seele (Tenor)
    Duration
    05:28
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  11. 11 Recitative: Nun, der von Ewigkeit geschloss'ne Bund (Alto) 01:15
    Track
    11
    Title
    Recitative: Nun, der von Ewigkeit geschloss'ne Bund (Alto)
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  12. 12 Duet Aria: Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten (Soprano, Alto) 03:45
    Track
    12
    Title
    Duet Aria: Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten (Soprano, Alto)
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. 13 Chorale: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan 00:54
    Track
    13
    Title
    Chorale: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
    Duration
    00:54
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  14. 14 Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost (Chorus) 03:59
    Track
    14
    Title
    Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost (Chorus)
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  15. 15 Aria: Wo wird in diesem Jammertale (Tenor) 09:37
    Track
    15
    Title
    Aria: Wo wird in diesem Jammertale (Tenor)
    Duration
    09:37
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  16. 16 Recitative: O Sunder, trage mit Geduld (Bass) 01:44
    Track
    16
    Title
    Recitative: O Sunder, trage mit Geduld (Bass)
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  17. 17 Chorale: Kein Frucht das Weizenkornlein bringt (Soprano) 01:38
    Track
    17
    Title
    Chorale: Kein Frucht das Weizenkornlein bringt (Soprano)
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  18. 18 Aria: Du machst, o Tod (Alto) 04:17
    Track
    18
    Title
    Aria: Du machst, o Tod (Alto)
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  19. 19 Recitative: Indes bedenke deine Seele (Tenor) 00:46
    Track
    19
    Title
    Recitative: Indes bedenke deine Seele (Tenor)
    Duration
    00:46
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  20. 20 Chorale: Wir wachen oder schlafen ein 00:52
    Track
    20
    Title
    Chorale: Wir wachen oder schlafen ein
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach