J.S. Bach: Cantatas for Solo Alto

According to German theological tradition, which Bach knew very well, the alto voice was the very symbol of that of the Holy Ghost. These three solo cantatas do not contradict the rule, although we do not always know for whom Bach wrote them. It was neither a woman nor a castrato, so it could only be a falsetto or an extremely accomplished boy. These works demand enormous vocal virtuosity. Their extraordinary musical variety embraces sublime consolatory lullabies, a faithful echo of an organ concerto ('BWV170)' and the dramatic qualities of an oratorio.

1: Vergnügte Ruh, Beliebte Seelenlust!
2: Die Welt, Das Sündenhaus
3: Wie Jammern Mich Doch Die Verkehrten Herzen
4: Wer Sollte Sich Demnach
5: Mir Ekelt Mehr Zu Leben
6: Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde
7: Die Art Verruchter Sünden
8: Wer Sünde Tut, Der Ist Vom Teufel
9: Concerto
10: Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret
11: Ich Wundre Mich
12: Gott Hat Alles Wohlgemacht!
13: Sinfonia
14: Ach, Starker Gott, Lass Mich
15: Ich Wünsche Nur, Bei Gott Zu Leben

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe

Number of Discs: 1

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