Countertenor > Suzuki, Masaaki

Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 53 - BWV 9, 97 & 177 / Hana Blazikova, soprano, Robin Blaze, counter-tenor, Gerd Turk, tenor, Peter kooij, bass

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2013-03-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 97, "In allen meinen Taten" BWV 97; Cantata no 177, "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ" BWV 177; Cantata no 9, "Es ist das Heil uns kommen her," BWV 9 (BC A107)
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Blazikov, Hana; Kooij, Peter; Murakami, Yukiko; San'nomiya, Masamitsu; Turk, Gerd; Wakamatsu, Natsumi
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The three cantatas on this recording come from the first half of the 1730's, by which time J.S. Bach was no longer writing a new...continue...
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Bach For Japan / Masaaki Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2012-03-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156; Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106; Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen, BWV 127; Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727;...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Blaziková, Hana; Fujisaki, Minae; Hida, Yoshie; Kooij, Peter; Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ]; Mera, Yoshikazu; Nicholls, Rachel; Persson, Miah; Rydén, Susanne; Sampson, ...
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: ; Bach Collegium Japan

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...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol. 50 - Cantatas 49, 145, 149, 174 / Blazikova, Blaze, Suzuki

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2011-12-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 149, "Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg" BWV 149; Cantata no 145, "Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen," BWV 145; Cantata no 174, "Ich liebe den Höchste...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Blaziková, Hana; Kooij, Peter; Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ]; Murakami, Yukiko; San'nomiya, Masamitsu; Türk, Gerd; Terakado, Ryo [Violin]
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: ; Bach Collegium Japan

Three cantatas from 1729 gathered on the 50th volume of Masaaki Suzuki's traversal of J.S. Bach's cantatas testifies to a huge loss to music -...continue...
Recording information: Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel, Japan (02/2011)....continue...

Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 48 / Suzuki

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2011-04-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 34, "O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe," BWV 34; Cantata no 117, "Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut" BWV 117; Cantata no 98, "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan,...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; San'nomiya, Masamitsu; Wakamatsu, Natsumi
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Volume 48 of Masaaki Suzuki's and Bach Collegium Japan's traversal of Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas opens with Cantata 43, O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der...continue...
Recording information: Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel, Japan (06/2010)....continue...

Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 39 [Hybrid SACD]

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) Import / 2010-03-23

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 68, "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" BWV 68; Cantata no 175, "Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen und führet sie hinaus" BWV 175; Cantata no 28, "Gottlob! nun geh...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Palatino, Concerto; Sampson, Carolyn; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki

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Bach: Cantatas Vol 33 / Suzuki, Blaze, Kobow, Nonoshita, etc

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) Import / 2010-03-23

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 41, "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" BWV 41; Cantata no 92, "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn," BWV 92; Cantata no 130, "Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir" BWV 130
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kobow, Jan; Nonoshita, Yukari; Worner, Dominik
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

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Bach: Cantatas Nos. 74, 87, 128, & 176 [Hybrid SACD]

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) Import / 2010-03-23

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 128, "Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein" BWV 128; Cantata no 176, "Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding" BWV 176; Cantata no 87, "Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meine...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari; Sakurada, Makoto
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki

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Bach: Motets

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2010-02-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Komm, Jesu, komm!, BWV 229; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Fürchte...
Performers: Guillon, Damien; Matsui, Aki; Mizukoshi, Satoshi; Nonoshita, Yukari; Taniguchi, Yosuke; Wörner, Dominik
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki

Masaaki Suzuki and his Bach Collegium Japan have taken a short break from Bach's cantatas in order to record the same composer's Motets. Although few...continue...
Recording information: Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel, Japan (06/2009)....continue...

Sacred Music: Verdi, Beethoven, Bach / Maazel, Luisi, Suzuki [4 DVD]

4 DVD Video / EuroArts / 2009-10-27

Works: Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Mass; Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Elsner, Christian; Fantini, Norma; Genz, Christoph; Henschel, Dietrich; Larsson, Anna; Macleod, Stephan; Meli, Francesco; Nylund, Camilla; Pape, Rene; Remmert, Birgit; Siwek, Rafal; Smi...
Conductors: Maazel, Lorin; Luisi, Fabio; Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan; Dresden Staatskapelle; Dresden State Opera Chorus; Florence Maggio Musicale Chorus; Symphonica Toscanini

This DVD box combines the most known and beloved works in sacred music of three of the greatest composers of all time: Giuseppe Verdi, Ludwig...continue...
Run Time: 419 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, German, French
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Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 44

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2009-08-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 146, "Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal," BWV 146; Cantata no 88, "Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden," BWV 88; Cantata no 36b, "Die Freude reget sich," BW...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nicholls, Rachel; Shimada, Toshio; Suzuki, Masato; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki

Volume 44 of this universally acclaimed series takes us to Leipzig in the spring and summer of 1726. The two cantatas BWV 146 and 43...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 40 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-09-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobe den Herrn, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137; Cantata no 168 "Tue Rechnung! Donnerwort" BWV 168; Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79; Ihr, die ihr e...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari; Sakurada, Makoto
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The four cantatas on this recording are dated 1725, a year during which Bach appears to have devoted himself less regularly than previously to the...continue...

Bach: Complete Cantatas Vol 39 / Suzuki, Sampson, Blaze, Türk, Kooij, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-05-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68; Cantata no 175, "Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen und führet sie hinaus" BWV 175; Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende, BWV 28; Cant...
Performers: Badiarov, Dmitry; Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Sampson, Carolyn; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Concerto Palatino Bach Collegium Japan

After two volumes concentrating on solo cantatas, the full forces – including the splendid choir – of Bach Collegium Japan return in this program of...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 37 / Suzuki, Blaze, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2007-11-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 169 "Gott soll allein mein Herze haben" BWV 169; Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170; Cantata no 35, "Geist und Seele wird verwirret" BWV 35; Cantata no...
Performers: Blaze, Robin
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Among some 200 extant cantatas by Bach's hand, there are only a few solo cantatas, written for one singer and orchestra. Gathered on this disc...continue...

Bach: Mass in B minor / Suzuki, Sampson, Blaze, Kooij, et al

2 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2007-10-06

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nicholls, Rachel; Sampson, Carolyn; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"This performance of the B minor Mass has everything: great playing, sensational singing from the soloists and chorus, ideal pacing, and a powerful feeling for...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 36 / Suzuki, Nonoshita, Blaze, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2007-09-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Gilchrist, James; Nonoshita, Yukari; Worner, Dominik
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Four cantatas written for services during April 1725 make up the program of this disc. These particular cantatas did not have a direct association with...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 33 / Suzuki, Blaze, Kobow, Nonoshita, etc

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-11-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 41, "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" BWV 41; Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn mein Herz und Sinn ergeben, BWV 92; Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kobow, Jan; Nonoshita, Yukari; Worner, Dominik
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"'Music's greatest treasure trove' is an apt description of the Bach cantatas, since again and again the music-lover will discover riches of the highest quality...continue...

Bach: Oratorios / Suzuki, Kobow, Nonoshita, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-01-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Easter Oratorio, BWV 249; Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio"
Performers: Kobow, Jan; Nonoshita, Yukari; Urano, Chiyuki; Van Goethem, Patrick
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Hard on the heels of Volume 29 in the Bach Cantata series and their recording of the Orchestral Suites come this new disc from Bach...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 29 / Suzuki, Mields, Türk, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-01-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder straf nicht in deinem Zorn, BWV 135; Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh' darein, BWV 2; Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3; Aus tiefer Not schrei'ic...
Performers: Bertin, Pascal; Kooij, Peter; Mields, Dorothee; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan; Concerto Palatino

In this the 29th volume of Bach Cantatas, Masaaki Suzuki and his musicians are still exploring Bach's great project, the Chorale Cantata Year, which was...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 28 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2005-09-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 62, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland [II]" BWV 62; Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott recht kindlich kann verlassen!, BWV 139; Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, i...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari; Sakurada, Makoto
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"Suzuki and his musicians continue to maintain an admirable standard of excellence, and this disc can be confidently recommended." -George Chien, Fanfare...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 27 / Suzuki, Rydén, Bertin, Kooij, Türk

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2005-05-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80; Wo soll ich fliehen hin?, BWV 5; Cantata no 115, "Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit" BWV 115
Performers: Bertin, Pascal; Kooij, Peter; Ryden, Susanne; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"...Maestro Suzuki has added two fine new soloists to his roster, the Swedish soprano, Susanne Ryden and the French countertenor Pascal Bertin. The lower parts...continue...

Bach: St Matthew Passion (excerpts) / Suzuki, Turk, et al

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2005-04-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Sakurada, Makoto; Turk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

This music is so great, and the various stories told so grippingly, that even an 'abbreviated' Passion will be appreciated by many - especially since...continue...

Bach - The Complete Cantatas Vol 24 / Suzuki, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2004-05-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Liebster Gott, wenn werd' ich sterben?, BWV 8; Cantata no 33, "Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ" BWV 33; Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kooij, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"The instrumentalists play with impeccable rhythm, precision, and baroque lightness. More delightful flute playing than Liliko Maeda's cannot not be imagined. The oboists, who also...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 23 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2004-02-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Meine Seel' erhebt den Herren, BWV 10; Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 93; Wo Gott, der Herr, nicht bei uns hält wenn unsre Feinden toben, BWV 178; Was will...
Performers: Kooij, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari; Sakurada, Makoto; White, Matthew [Countertenor]
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Bach: Cantatas Vol 22 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2003-09-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20; Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 7; Was frag ich nach der Welt und allen ihren Schatten wenn ich mich nur an dir, mein Jesu, BWV 94
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Kobow, Jan; Kooy, Peter; Nonoshita, Yukari
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The first and last movements of these cantatas consist of a verse of the hymn while the various recitatives and arias in between elaborate the...continue...

Yoshikazu Mera sings Bach / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2000-04-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Cantata no 22, "Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe," BWV 22; Cantata no 23, "Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn," BWV 23; Cantata no 75 "Die Elenden so...
Performers: Frimmer, Monika; Mera, Yoshikazu; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The Japanese counter-tenor Yoshikazu Mera needs no introduction to enthusiasts of the counter-tenor's art. For anyone left out there who might require an introduction to...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 12 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2000-03-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben," BWV 147 (BC A174); Cantata no 21, "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis BWV 21
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Nonoshita, Yukari; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: ; Bach Collegium Japan

"...As is to be expected from Suzuki, the performances are meticulousand sensitive, and he brings out each cantata's different emotional character with quiet authority. BWV...continue...

Bach: Matthäus-Passion / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

3 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-12-23

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Argenta, Nancy; Blaze, Robin; Hagiwara, Jan; Hida, Yoshie; Kooij, Peter; Odagawa, Tetsuya; Sakurada, Makoto; Sollek-Avella, Kirsten; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"Masaaki Suzuki brings to the 'St. Matthew Passion' the same devotional intensity that has characterised his Bach cantata recordings. This focus is immediately evident in...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 11 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-11-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 136, "Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz" BWV 136; Cantata no 138, "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz?" BWV 138; Cantata no 95, "Christus, der ist mein...
Performers: Kooij, Peter; Sakurada, Makoto; Suzuki, Midori; Wessel, Kai [Countertenor Vocal]
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Baroque Arias Vol 2 / Mera, Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-04-30

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias; Johann Rudolf Ahle: Zwingt die Saiten in Cithara (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten); Magnificat à 7 (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringisch...
Performers: Elwes, John; Mera, Yoshikazu; Ogasawara, Yoshitaka; Sakurada, Makoto; Schmithusen, Ingrid; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

The unique voice of counter-tenor Yoshikazu Mera thrilled countless classical music lovers with his first release on BIS of Baroque Arias. Now a second volume...continue...

Bach: Johannespassion / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

2 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-03-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245
Performers: Hida, Yoshie; Mera, Yoshikazu; Sakurada, Makoto; Schmithusen, Ingrid; Turk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Each new recording by the Bach Collegim Japan directed by Masaaki Suzuke enahances the ensemble's reputation as "one of the most interesting period ensembles" (BBC...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 9 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1998-12-20

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 76, "Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes," BWV 76; Ein ungefärbt Gemüte von deutscher Treu und Güte, BWV 24; Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Lie...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Bach: Cantatas Vol 8 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1998-08-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22; Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23; Die Elenden sollen essen, dass sie satt werden, BWV 75
Performers: Kooij, Peter; Mera, Yoshikazu; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

New volumes of cantatas performed by the Bach Collegium Japan are increasingly recognized as a real event. This issue is of particular interest in that...continue...

Buxtehude: Membra Jesu nostri / Masaaki Suzuki, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1998-06-05

Works: Dietrich Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone &
Performers: Anazawa, Yuko; Hida, Yoshie; Mera, Yoshikazu; Ogasawara, Yoshitaka; Sakurada, Makoto; Suzuki, Midori; Yanagisawa, Aki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Bach: Cantatas Vol 7 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1998-05-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 61, "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" BWV 61; Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63; Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn!, BWV 132; Cantata no 172, "Erschallet, ihr ...
Performers: Kooij, Peter; Mera, Yoshikazu; Sakurada, Makoto; Schmithusen, Ingrid
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"'Christen, atzet diesen Tag' is both a respendent and tender work, which juxtaposes grand, balletic framing choruses with closely-knit, reflective and limpid arias. It has...continue...

Baroque Arias / Mera, Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1998-03-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 54, "Widerstehe doch der Sünde," BWV 54; Cantata no 132, "Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn" BWV 132; Cantata no 161, "Komm, du süsse Todesstunde" BWV 1...
Performers: Mera, Yoshikazu
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

Following the extraordinary success of Yoshikazu Mera's latest solo album in Japan, BIS now presents his third solo CD, a collection of baroque arias which...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 5 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1997-10-05

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Gleich wie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18; Cantata no 143 "'Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele" BWV 143; Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn, BWV 152; Mein Gott, wie lang, ...
Performers: Kooij, Peter; Mera, Yoshikazu; Sakurada, Makoto; Schmithusen, Ingrid; Suzuki, Midori
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"The fifth volume of Bach's sacred cantatas performed by the Bach Collegium Japan continues their Weimar survey with five pieces written between c.1713 and 1716...The...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 4 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1997-01-06

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 199 "Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut" BWV 199; O heiliges Geist- und Wasserbad, das Gottes Reich uns einverliebet, BWV 165; Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe, BWV 185;...
Performers: Sakurada, Makoto; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Suzuki, Midori; Tachikawa, Akira; Yanagisawa, Aki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"This is the fourth disc in the project by Masaaki Suzuki and the Bach Collegium Japan to record all of the cantatas. In my reviews...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 3 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1996-06-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12; Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54; Ach, ich sehe, itzt, da ich zu Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162; Himmelskönig sei willkommen, BWV 182
Performers: Kooy, Peter; Kurisu, Yumiko; Mera, Yoshikazu; Sakurada, Makoto
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"...I applaud BIS for releasing Suzuki's [Bach cantata cycle] one disc at a time. Volume 3 comprises four early cantatas and they make a perfectly...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 2 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1996-03-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 71, "Gott ist mein König," BWV 71; Cantata no 131, "Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir" BWV 131; Cantata no 106, "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit," ("Act...
Performers: Kooy, Peter [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Mera, Yoshikazu; Suzuki, Midori; Turk, Gerd; Yanagisawa, Aki
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan

"Having enjoyed Volume One of Bach Collegium Japan's series, I found this even better....As Before, choral and instrumental work are of the highest standard and...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 1 / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1995-12-06

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 150 "Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich" BWV 150; Cantata no 196, "Der Herr denket an uns" BWV 196
Performers: Katano, Koki; Kooy, Peter [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Kurisu, Yumiko; Tachikawa, Akira
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki

"BIS's sound is of audiophile quality, with an expansive yet detailed sound stage that spectacularly complements Suzuki's grand realization. As Volume 1 in a complete...continue...