Challenge Classics > Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]

Bach: Town Council Election Cantatas

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 119, "Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn" BWV 119; Cantata no 120, "Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille" BWV 120; Cantata no 69, "Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele," BWV 69
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Ponseele, Marcel; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the eighth volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically acclaimed series of complete cantatas by...continue...

Bach: Dialogue Cantatas Vol 1 / Koopman, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-10-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 49, "Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen," BWV 49; Cantata no 60, "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" BWV 60; Cantata no 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," BWV 140 (BC A166...
Performers: Dürmüller, Jörg; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Rubens, Sibylla; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the ninth volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the world-famous series by Ton Koopman. Four...continue...

Bach: Ascension Cantatas / Koopman, Piau, Zomer, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio"; Cantata no 43, "Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen" BWV 43; Cantata no 128, "Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein" BWV 128; ...
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Henry, Michel; Keavy, Stephen; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

A perfect introduction to Koopman's impressive Complete Cantata Cycle as well as a splendid sixth volume in the small series of single CD compilations from...continue...

Bach: Wedding Cantatas / Koopman, Piau, Schlick, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-06-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 195, "Dem Gerechten muss das Licht" BWV 195; Cantata no 196, "Der Herr denket an uns" BWV 196; Cantata no 197, "Gott ist unsre Zuversicht," BWV 197 (BC B16); Cantata...
Performers: Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Mey, Guy de; Piau, Sandrine; Ponseele, Marcel; Schat, Alida; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [Ce...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the fifth volume in a series of single CD excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically-acclaimed series of the Complete Cantatas...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 22 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-11-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 80, "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," BWV 80 (BC A183); Mass for 4 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G major, BWV 236 (BC E4); Cantata no 30, "Freue dich...
Performers: Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Ch...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Maestro Ton Koopman was awarded the 2006 Bach Medal on the final day of this year's Leipzig Bach festival. Since founding the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 20 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-02-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 120a, "Herr Gott, Beherrscher aller Dinge" BWV 120a; Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052; Alles mit Gott, BWV 1127; Cantata no 149, "Man singet mit Freuden...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The cantatas of Volume 20 combine the concluding items from the Picander year of 1728-29 with a series of cantatas from the first half of...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 19 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-10-11

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 129, "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott" BWV 129; Cantata no 159, "Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem" BWV 159; Cantata no 174, "Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganz...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Petersen, Marlis; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Stam, Caroline; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

The cantatas of volume 19 can be divided into three groups. Four works belong to the third Leipzig series, lasting from 1725 to 1727. Five...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 18 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-09-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 55, "Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht," BWV 55; Cantata no 47, "Wer sich selbst erhöhet," BWV 47 (BC A141); Cantata no 157, "Ich lasse dich nicht, du seg...
Performers: Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 15 / Ton Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-05-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 110, "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens" BWV 110; Cantata no 146, "Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal," BWV 146 (BC A70); Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr z...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Gilchrist, James [Tenor Vocal]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; York, Deborah; Zomer, Johann...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas from Ton Koopman and The Amsterdam Baroque, has been rescued by Challenge Classics. The cantatas in this 15th...continue...