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Bach: Cantatas - 24 Highlights / Koopmann, Amsterdam Baroque Soloists

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-10-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 214, "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erchallet, Trompeten!" BWV 214 (BC G19); Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 29, "Wir dank...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Grimm, Anne; Larsson, Lisa; Magnus, Elisabeth von; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Bach: Whitsun Cantatas / Koopman, Schlick, York, Wessel, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 172, "Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten" BWV 172; Cantata no 68, "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" BWV 68; Cantata no 174, "Ich liebe den Höchsten vo...
Performers: Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Keavy, Stephen; Lefringhausen, Sigrun; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Schegget, Heiko ter; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [C...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring four pieces representative of Bach's nine Whitsun cantatas, this is the eleventh volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas...continue...

Bach: New Year's Day Cantatas / Koopman, York, Prégardien, Agnew, Mertens, et al

1 CD / Challenge Classics / 2009-07-14

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 171, "Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm" BWV 171; Cantata no 41, "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" BWV 41; Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende," BWV ...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christ...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Featuring four New Year's Day cantatas, this is the twelfth volume in a series of single-disc excerpts of the most significant cantatas from the critically...continue...

Schubert: Schwanengesang, Songs after Seidl / Christoph Prégardien, Andreas Staier

1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-11-11

Works: Franz Schubert: Herbst, D 945; Schwanengesang, D 957; Die Taubenpost ("Ich hab' eine brieftaub'"), song for voice & piano (Schwanengesang), D. 965a (D. 95; Sehnsucht, D 879/Op. 105 no 4; Am Fenster, ...
Performers: Prégardien, Christoph; Staier, Andreas [Keyboard]

"As good as Staier is, Pregardien is still the star of the show; he seems to be in the right place in terms of the...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...

Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin / Christoph Prégardien, Michael Gees

1 Super Audio CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13

Works: Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin, D 795/Op. 25
Performers: Gees, Michael; Prégardien, Christoph

With this performance of the immortal Mullerin, Christoph Pregardien plants a remarkably bright, clearly waving flag amidst his many fine recordings as well as in...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: Complete Cantatas Vol 12 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-08-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 135, "Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder" BWV 135; Cantata no 124, "Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht," BWV 124; Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121; Cantata no 111, "W...
Performers: Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The cantatas in this volume all date from Johann Sebastian Bach's second year of office as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. The series of chorale cantatas, which...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 11 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-05-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 127, "Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott" BWV 127; Cantata no 5, "Wo soll ich fliehen hin" BWV 5; Cantata no 94, "Was frag ich nach der Welt," BWV 94; Cantata n...
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the latest volume in the acclaimed re-packaging of the complete Bach Cantata series on Challenge Classics. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979...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...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 9 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2006-01-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 38, "Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir," BWV 38; Cantata no 154, "Mein liebster Jesus ist verloren" BWV 154; Cantata no 138, "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz?"...
Performers: Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Stam, Caroline
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

The ninth volume of this complete recording of Bach's cantatas continues the series of cantatas from the first Leipzig cycle. With these cantatas, Bach provided...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 17 / Koopman, et al

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-03-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Cantata no 32 "Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen" BWV 32; Cantata no 58, "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" BWV 58; Canta...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"Ton Koopman once again seems to be able to express the whole range of Bach's sacred music from spiritual exaltation to religious terror, from giddiest...continue...

J.S. Bach: Christmas Cantatas / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-11-02

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 133, "Ich freue mich in dir" BWV 133; Cantata no 91, "Gelobet seist su, Jesu Christ," BWV 91; Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63; Cantata no 34, "O ewiges Feuer...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Bernardini, Alfredo; Dürmüller, Jörg; Faultless, Margaret; Holton, Ruth; Jonathan Manson [Cello/Viola da gamba]; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Ponseele, Ma...
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble

"The overwhelming joy of this set is in the vividly expressive, dynamic choral singing-enhanced by unfailingly lively, articulate, invigorating orchestral playing." -ClassicsToday...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 16 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-10-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 82, "Ich habe genug" BWV 82; Cantata no 27, "Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende" BWV 27; Cantata no 16, "Herr Gott, dich loben wir" BWV 16; Cantata no 170, "Vergn&uum...
Performers: Agnew, Paul; Bartosz, Bogna; Gilchrist, James; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Piau, Sandrine; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla; Zomer, Johannette
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

"The strengths of Koopman's Bach, as ever, lie in effervescent energy and dynamic projection, notably encapsulated in the choral work which is always beautifully balanced...continue...

J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 5 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

4 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-09-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 207a, "Auf, schmetternde Töne" BWV 207a; Cantata no 202, "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" ("Wedding Cantata") BWV 202; Cantata no 206, "Schleicht spielende...
Performers: Grimm, Anne; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

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...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 14 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2004-02-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 68, "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" BWV 68; Cantata no 6, "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden," BWV 6; Cantata no 74, "Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort hal...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Koopman, Ton; Larsson, Lisa; Markert, Annette; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; York, Deborah
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Bach: Cantatas Vol 2 / Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2003-10-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen", BWV 12 (BC A68); Cantata no 18, "Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt" BWV 18; Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heid...
Performers: Koopman, Ton; Mertens, Klaus; Prégardien, Christoph; Schlick, Barbara [Soprano Vocal]; ter Linden, Jaap [Cello]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This volume is the second set of pre-Leipzig cantatas, and also contains two of the three existing secular cantatas from that same period. This series...continue...