Bach For Japan / Masaaki Suzuki, Collegium Japan - BIS (Sweden) - BIS 2011 - 67

On 11th March 2011 the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan and ensuing tsunami devastated the Tohoku region, causing great suffering and changing the lives of people not only in the affected areas but throughout the nation. This compilation, Bach for Japan, has been produced at the initiative of the Bach Collegium Japan and Masaaki Suzuki as part of their ongoing activities to support the victims of the disaster. As Masaaki Suzuki writes in his own introduction to the disc, it has been compiled 'in commemoration of the large number of people who lost their lives, and in the hope that the music will offer consolation to those who have suffered bereavement, help to heal their hurt, and give them the strength to rebuild the country for the next generation.' The selection comprises arias from BCJ's ongoing cycle of the complete church cantatas, as well as instrumental movements and the motet Komm, Jesu, komm. Also included are three organ chorales, recorded by Masaaki Suzuki especially for this release. The disc is being sold for the benefit of 'TOHOKU HELP', a local relief effort organized by the Sendai Christian Alliance, with the performers donating their royalties and BIS Records contributing the same amount.

Fanfare Magazine
Three organ chorale preludes, played by Suzuki, and two instrumental excerpts add variety. The motet Komm, Jesu, kommsums up the program, which was thoughtfully designed to offer hope and consolation to weary souls. Bach can do that. Suzuki and friends can, too. Buy this disc.

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In support of TOHOKU HELP

To aid the victims of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
Bach Collegium Japan Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Masaaki Suzuki
Vocal soloists: Carolyn Sampson, Susanne Ryd�n, Hana Bla��kov� & Miah Persson (soprano); Yoshikazu Mera & Robin Blaze (countertenor); Gerd T�rk (tenor); Peter Kooij (bass). Masaaki Suzuki (organ)

The March 11th, 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan and the tsunami obliterated the region of Japan,Tohoku. Masaaki Suzuki writes this introduction to the CD, 'It has been compiled in commemoration of the large number of people who lost their lives, and in the hope that the music will offer consolation to those who have suffered bereavement, help to heal their hurt, and give them the strength to rebuild the country for the next generation.'This compact disc is sold to benefit Tohoku Help, a effort to relieve the people of the Tohoku region. Thanks to the Sendai Christian Alliance, and the musicians performing donating their royalties and BIS Records contributing the same amount. It is comprised of arias from Bach Collegium Japan�s cycle of the complete church cantatas, as well as instrumental movements and the motet Komm, Jesu, komm, and three organ chorales, recorded by Masaaki Suzuki especially for this release.

Submitted on 03/13/12 by HB

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Bach, Johann Sebastian : Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156 :: Sinfonia

Performers: Masamitsu San'nomiya (Oboe); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan
Running Time: 2 min. 48 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 01/23/1729

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156 :: 2

Performers: Minae Fujisaki; Gerd Türk (Tenor); Rachel Nicholls (Soprano); Yoshie Hida (Soprano); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 6 min. 17 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 01/23/1729

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 :: Sonatina

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 3 min. 13 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1707-1708

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen, BWV 127 :: 3

Performers: Carolyn Sampson (Soprano); Masamitsu San'nomiya (Oboe); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 8 min. 1 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 02/11/1725

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Running Time: 2 min. 34 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: by 1740

Bach, Johann Sebastian : In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist, BWV 106 :: 3a

Performers: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ); Gerd Türk (Tenor); Yoshikazu Mera (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 6 min. 2 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1707-1708

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major, BWV 1068 :: Air

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 4 min. 47 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1731

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Bete aber auch dabei, BWV 115 :: 4

Performers: Hidemi Suzuki (Cello Piccolo); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ); Susanne Rydén (Soprano)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 7 min. 17 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 11/05/1724

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, chorale prelude for organ (Orgel-Büchlein no 43), BWV 641 (BC K70)

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Running Time: 2 min. 31 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1713-1715

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Cantata no 170, "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" BWV 170 :: 1

Performers: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 6 min. 42 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 07/28/1726

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151 :: 1

Performers: Hana Blaziková; Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 8 min. 34 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 12/27/1726

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), chorale prelude for organ (Orgel-Büchlein no 41), BWV 639 (BC

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Running Time: 2 min. 31 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1713-1715

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Wie zittern und wanken, BWV 105 :: 3

Performers: Masamitsu San'nomiya (Oboe); Miah Persson (Soprano); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 6 min. 11 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 07/25/1723

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Es ist vollbracht, BWV 159 :: 4

Performers: Masamitsu San'nomiya (Oboe); Peter Kooij (Bass); Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 5 min. 58 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Cantata/Oratorio
Written: 02/27/1729

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229

Performer: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ] (Organ)
Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
Running Time: 8 min. 47 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Choral
Written: 1731-1732

Bach For Japan / Masaaki Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

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