J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 140 & 147 – Basic Edition CD

• UPC: 685738928927
• Product Type: Music CD
• Title: Bach: Cantatas BWV 140 & 147
• Brand Name: Teldec
• MPN: 8573-89289-2
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Ensemble: Concentus musicus Wien (with original instruments)
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque / Sacred Choral

Overview

Experience the profound spiritual and musical depth of Johann Sebastian Bach with this "Basic Edition" release from Teldec. This CD features two of Bach's most celebrated sacred works: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140) and Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147). Performed by the renowned Concentus musicus Wien under the direction of period-performance pioneer Nikolaus Harnoncourt, these recordings utilize original instruments to capture the authentic baroque sound. Featuring exceptional soloists and the Tölzer Knabenchor, this collection brings to life some of the most enduring melodies in classical music, including the world-famous "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring).

Product Features

• Format: Compact Disc (CD)
• Recording Technique: Digital recording
• Total Timing: 62:05
• Series: Teldec Basic Edition, Volume 7
• Performers: *Alan Bergius: Soprano
• Stefan Rampf: Soprano (BWV 147)
• Kurt Equiluz: Tenor
• Thomas Hampson: Bass
• Tölzer Knabenchor: Chorus
• Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden: Chorus Master

Interesting Facts

• Period Performance Leadership: Nikolaus Harnoncourt was a key figure in the historical performance movement, and his ensemble, Concentus musicus Wien, was one of the first to specialize in playing baroque music on period-accurate instruments.
• Famous Choral: Track 17, Jesus bleibet meine Freude, is globally recognized as "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," a staple of weddings and festive occasions.
• The Tölzer Knabenchor: This world-famous boys' choir provides the authentic choral sound Bach would have expected for his cantatas in Leipzig.
• Teldec Legacy: These recordings were originally produced in 1984 and 1985, representing a peak period for Teldec’s award-winning Bach cantata cycle.

Track Listing

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Cantata BWV 140)

1. [Coro]: »Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme« (7:10)
2. Recitativo (Tenore): »Er kommt, der Bräutigam kommt« (0:58)
3. Aria (Duetto): »Wann kömmst du, mein Heil?« (6:33)
4. Choral (Tenore): »Zion hört die Wächter singen« (3:59)
5. Recitativo (Basso): »So geh herein zu mir« (1:37)
6. Aria (Duetto): »Mein Freund ist mein! Und ich bin sein!« (6:23)
7. Choral (Coro): »Gloria sei dir gesungen« (1:49)

Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Cantata BWV 147)

1. Coro: »Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben« (4:50)
2. Recitativo (Tenore): »Gebenedeiter Mund« (2:15)
3. Aria (Alto): »Schäme dich, o Seele nicht« (4:05)
4. Recitativo (Basso): »Verstockung kann Gewaltige verblenden« (1:40)
5. Aria (Soprano): »Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die Bahn« (5:04)
6. Coral (Coro): »Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe« (2:37)
7. Aria (Tenore): »Hilf, Jesu, hilf« (3:24)
8. Recitativo (Alto): »Der höchsten Allmacht Wunderhand« (2:24)
9. Aria (Basso): »Ich will von Jesu Wundern singen« (2:38)
10. Choral (Coro): »Jesus bleibet meine Freude« (2:39)

Publishers

Warner Music Manufacturing Europe / Teldec Classics International GmbH (2001)

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