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J.S. Bach: Chorales / Chamber Choir of Europe

7 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2011-11-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata, BWV 40; Seelen-Bräutigam, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 409 (BC F173); Cantata, BWV 187; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 41...
Performers: Halobek, Jorg; Hummer, Heike; Rothbauer, Martina; Sagasser, Robert; Wollenschlager, Jens
Conductors: Matt, Nicol
Ensemble: Chamber Choir of Europe

Here perhaps is the very heart of Bach; a palpable demonstration of his heritage and impact. His endless inventiveness in taking old hymn tunes devised...continue...

Sacred Music of the Bach family

5 CD / Capriccio / 2011-05-31

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Jesu, meines Herzens Freud', chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 361 (BC F117.1); Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden...
Performers: Angerhofer, Gunther; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Beyer, Achim; Burkhardt, Gisela; Eichler, Josephine; Ginzel, Reinhart; Karasiak, Andreas; Krumbiegel, Cornelia; Kunzel, Johannes; Lepetit, Albrecht; Lind...
Conductors: Eschenburg, Hartwig; Max, Hermann; Schneider, Michael; Gruss, Hans
Ensemble: ; Capella Fidicinia Leipzig; Das kleine Konzert; Members of Capella Fidicinia Leipzig

In addition to Johann Sebastian Bach, regarded by many as the greatest composer of all times, other members of this widely ramified family took up...continue...

Christmas Meditation / Concertos, Airs and Sacred Works from Baroque & Classical times [5 CDs]

5 CD / Capriccio / 2010-11-16

Works: Charles Gounod: Ave Maria; Christmas Traditional: Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, carol (Blest Mary Wanders through the Thorn); Süsser die Glocken nie klingen, carol (Austrian); Heil'ge Nacht auf...
Performers: Achim, Erzsébet; Bálint, János; Bernstein, Walter Heinz; Buchner, Roland; Cordier, David; Dicke, Peter; Eisenberg, Matthias; Friedrich, Reinhold [Trumpet]; Glaetzner, Burkhard; H...
Conductors: Flämig, Martin; Erxleben, Michael; Bohme, Frank; Marschik, Peter; Tarr, Edward H. [Trumpet]; ; Rotzsch, Hans-Joachim; Rolla, János [Violin]; Winschermann, Helmut; Eschenburg, Hartwig; B...
Ensemble: ; Budapest Strings; Capella Savaria; Cappella Coloniensis; Concerto Köln ; Das kleine Konzert; Dresden Baroque Soloists; German Bach Soloists; Hr-Brass; New Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig; Phil...

American Record Guide
The selections are well chosen... and nicely sequenced; most of the performances are quite competent and appealing. Sound, while variable, is generally good...
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A Book of Chorale-Settings for Johann Sebastian, Vol. 7: Patience & Serenity; Jesus Hymns

1 CD / Hänssler Classic Import / 2010-03-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Work(s); Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille (I), chorale setting for 4 voices, BWV 315 (BC F70); Nicht so traurig, nicht so sehr, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Ges...
Performers: Doufexis, Stella; Gnann, Gerhard; Gross, Michael; Locher, Albert Michael; Pregardien, Christoph; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Rilling, Helmuth