Description
Johann Sebastian Bach – Cantatas BWV 211 & 212
UPC: SLPD 12462
Overview
A delightful pairing of Bach’s most popular secular cantatas—BWV 211 “Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht” (Coffee Cantata) and BWV 212 “Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet” (Peasant Cantata)—performed by Krisztina Laki, Attila Fülöp, István Gati and Capella Savaria under the artistic direction of Pál Németh. Recorded in authentic Baroque style on period instruments, these works showcase Bach’s humorous, folk‑inspired side.
English Translation – Overview
Enjoy two of Bach’s finest secular cantatas—BWV 211 “Coffee Cantata” and BWV 212 “Peasant Cantata”—featuring soloists Krisztina Laki, Attila Fülöp, István Gati and the period‑instrument ensemble Capella Savaria, directed by Pál Németh. This stereo CD brings Bach’s witty, pastoral vocal music vividly to life.
Product Features
General Information
- Format: CD, Stereo (mono‑compatible)
- Catalog Number: SLPD 12462
- Label: Hungaroton
- Country: Hungary
- Release Year: 1963
- Genre: Classical – Baroque Cantata
- Language: German
Performers & Ensemble
- Directed by: Pál Németh
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Soloists:
- Krisztina Laki (soprano)
- Attila Fülöp (tenor)
- István Gati (bass)
- Ensemble: Capella Savaria on authentic 18th‑century instruments
- Recording Producer: András Székely
- Balance Engineer: István Zakariás
Track Listing
| Track | Title & Scoring | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A: Coffee Cantata BWV 211 | (24:05) | |
| A.1 | Recitative (Tenor) “Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht” | – |
| A.2 | Aria (Bass) “Hat man nicht mit seinen Kindern” | – |
| A.3 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Du böses Kind” | – |
| A.4 | Aria (Soprano) “Ei! wie schmeckt der Coffee süße” | – |
| A.5 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Wenn du mir nicht den Coffee läßt” | – |
| A.6 | Aria (Bass) “Mädchen, die von harten Sinnen” | – |
| A.7 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Nun folge, was dein Vater spricht” | – |
| A.8 | Aria (Soprano) “Heute noch” | – |
| A.9 | Recitative (Tenor) “Nun geht und sucht der alte Schlendrian” | – |
| A.10 | Chorus (Trio) “Die Katze läßt das Mausen nicht” | – |
| B: Peasant Cantata BWV 212 | (27:08) | |
| B.1 | Overture | – |
| B.2 | Duet (Soprano & Bass) “Nu, Mieke, gib dein Guschel” | – |
| B.3 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Ach, es schmeckt doch gar zu gut” | – |
| B.4 | Aria (Soprano) “Der Herr ist gut” | – |
| B.5 | Recitative (Bass) “Ach, Herr Schösser” | – |
| B.6 | Aria (Bass) “Es bleibt dabei” | – |
| B.7 | Recitative (Soprano) “Unser trefflicher lieber Kammerherr” | – |
| B.8 | Aria (Soprano) “Er hilft uns allen” | – |
| B.9 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Das ist galant” | – |
| B.10 | Aria (Soprano) “Und unsre gnädge Frau” | – |
| B.11 | Recitative (Bass) “Fünfzig Taler bares Geld” | – |
| B.12 | Aria (Bass) “Im Ernst ein Wort!” | – |
| B.13 | Recitative (Soprano) “Klein‑Zschocher müße” | – |
| B.14 | Aria (Soprano) “Das ist zu klug vor dich” | – |
| B.15 | Recitative (Bass) “Es nehme zehntausend Dukaten” | – |
| B.16 | Aria (Bass) “Das klingt zu liederlich” | – |
| B.17 | Recitative (Soprano) “Gib, Schöne, viel Söhne” | – |
| B.18 | Aria (Soprano) “Du hast wohl recht” | – |
| B.19 | Recitative (Bass) “Dein Wachstum sei feste” | – |
| B.20 | Aria (Bass) “Und damit sei es auch genung” | – |
| B.21 | Recitative (Soprano & Bass) “Und daß ihr's alle wißt” | – |
| B.22 | Duet (Chorus; Soprano & Bass) “Mein Schatz, erraten!” | – |
| B.23 | Recitative (Bass & Soprano) “Wir gehn nun, wo der Tudelsack” | – |
Publishers and Artists
- Label: Hungaroton (SLPD 12462)
- Ensemble: Capella Savaria on original 18th‑century instruments
- Director: Pál Németh
- Soloists: Krisztina Laki, Attila Fülöp, István Gati
- Recording: Live studio sessions, Hungary, 1963
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