Bach Album, A (His Majestys Consort of Voices)

PRODUKTBESCHREIBUNGEN
KURZBESCHREIBUNG
Bach's own transcriptions of his works are, on the whole, well known and well documented, but His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts perform here their own arrangements that have proved very successful in the concert hall. This disc opens in a blaze of glory with the Sinfonia from the cantata Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir (BWV29), itself a transcription by Bach of the familiar strains of the opening movement of his E major Violin Partita (BWV1006). This triumphant introduction sets the standard for the rest of this very special collection. Other highlights include an ingenious set of canons based on a theme from the 'Goldberg' Variations, discovered in 1974 on a blank page inside Bach's own working copy of the Goldbergs, and the lovely chorale O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht performed here in its original guise before Bach himself arranged it for strings, oboes and continuo. To hear all these works in such unfamiliar, yet extraordinarily beautiful, rich and rare sonorities can only be described as pure luxury.

REZENSION
'GRAMOPHONE' CRITICS' CHOICE 'A beguiling and brilliantly conceived programme, brilliantly performed. A special recommendation for a most delightful and unusual disc' (Gramophone) 'An engaging programme' (BBC Music Magazine) the Sinfonia to Cantata 29 is vibrant and exhilarating . this is certainly an interesting addition to the Bach catalogue (Cathedral Music) splendid performances . all done with taste and affection (Early Music Today) The playing and singing are of course very good indeed (Scotland News) the instrumental tone is very attractive and the standard of playing simply splendid (American Record Guide) This disc is a unique journey through some of Bach s sacred music, with, as guides, an ensemble which takes an original approach to the music and comes out a winner . This is certainly one of the most interesting derivative Bach albums I have heard in a long time --(musicweb.uk.net)

1: Sinfonia, After BWV 29/1
2: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir (Chorale Melody)
3: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV686
4: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, After BWV 38/1
5: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV687
6: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir (Verse 5), After BWV 38/6
7: Allein Gott In Der Hoh' Sei Ehr, After BWV 715A
8: Verschiedene Canones, BWV 1087
9: Meine Seele Erhebet Den Herren, After BWV 648
10: O Jesu Christ, Mains Lebens Licht, BWV 118
11: Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sain, BWV 432 (Verses 1, 2)
12: Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sain, After BWV 641
13: Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sain, BWV 431
14: Vor Deinen Thron Tret Ich, After BWV 668
15: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland (Verse 1)
16: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, After BWV 659
17: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland (Verse 3), After BWV 36/8
18: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, After BWV 660
19: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland (Verse 5), After BWV 62/6
20: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, After BWV 661
21: Sai Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren, After BWV 29/7

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Number of Discs: 1

Orchestra: His Majesty's Sagbutt's and Cornetts

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