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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...

Kerstfeest Noel Christmas Weihnachten / Netherlands Bach Society

1 CD / Channel Classics / 2011-11-08

Works: Christmas Traditional: Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern (How Brightly Shines The Morning Star) (German); Michael Praetorius: Musae Sioniae; Benedictus a Sancto Josepho: Ave Maria; Johann Sebastian ...
Performers: Daniels, Charles; Doeselaar, Leo Van; Harvey, Peter Harvey; MacLeod, Stephan; Markert, Annette; Mields, Dorothee; Türk, Gerd; Towers, William; White, Matthew [Countertenor Vocal]; Zomer, Johanne...
Conductors: Veldhoven, Jos van
Ensemble: Capella Figuralis; Netherlands Bach Society

This beautiful collection of music for the Christmas season features selected tracks performed by Jos van Veldhoven and the Netherlands Bach Society, culled from their...continue...

J.S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

3 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2011-04-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Performers: Dieltiens, Amaryllis; Harvey, Peter Harvey; Podger, Julian; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Veldhoven, Jos van

Following on the Netherlands Bach Society's successful boxed sets of JS Bach's Christmas Oratorio, St. John Passion and B minor Mass in deluxe, collector's edition...continue...
Recording information: Grote Kerk, Naarden, the Netherlands (04/2010)....continue...

Kittel: Arias and Cantatas / René Jacobs

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2010-07-13

Works: Caspar Kittel: Aria 14, Ein ieglich Ding hat seine Zeit; Aria 8, Ihr schwarzen Augen, ihr; Aria 17, Als ich nechst war ausspazieret; Aria 3, Coridon, der gieng betrübet; Aria 23, Oime Amor, wie ...
Performers: Balestracci, Guido; Bereuter, Armin; Beyer, Amandine; Cremonesi, Attilio; Fink, Bernarda [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Lima, Juan-Sebastian; Nishiyama, Marie; Ovenden, Jeremy; Snell, Martin; Stojkovic, Joha...
Conductors: Jacobs, René

Recording information: Alte Kirche, Kanton Aargau, Suisse (07/1999); Künstlerhaus Boswil (07/1999)....continue...

Homilius: Matthäuspassion / Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Gottfried August Homilius: St. Matthew Passion
Performers: Mertens, Klaus; Monoyios, Ann; Prégardien, Christoph; Türk, Gerd; Wimmer, Hans-Georg

Bach: Latin Church Music Vol 1 / Koopman, Mertens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, et al

2 CD / Challenge Classics / 2008-05-13

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass for 3 voices, chorus, orchestra & continuo in F major, BWV 233 (BC E6); Mass for 3 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in G minor, BWV 235 (BC E5); Magnificat; Mas...
Performers: Agnew, Paul [Tenor Vocals]; Dürmüller, Jörg; Larsson, Lisa; Magnus, Elisabeth von; Mertens, Klaus; Stam, Caroline; Türk, Gerd; York, Deborah; Zomer, Johannette [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble

With this extensive summary of Bach's church music from his period as a cantor and music director in Leipzig, Koopman and his crew once more...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: Johannespassion / Hempfling, Mertens, et al

2 CD / CAvi Music / 2008-02-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint John Passion, BWV 245; Recorded Sound: Applause
Performers: Brechbüller, Peter; Johns, Chris; Kitlas, Stefan; Leonady, Eva Maria; Mertens, Klaus; Sappok, Hans-Ulrich; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Hempfling, Volker
Ensemble: Cologne Kantorei

Alia vox Heritage - Vol 1, Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine / Savall, et al

2 Super Audio CD / Alia Vox / 2008-01-08

Works: Claudio Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine
Performers: Abbondanza, Roberto; Carnovich, Daniele; Costa, Paolo; Fagotto, Gian Paolo; Figueras, Montserrat; Kiehr, Maria Cristina [Soprano Vocal]; Mey, Guy de; Picotti, Livio; Spagnoli, Pietro; Türk, Gerd...
Conductors: Savall, Jordi
Ensemble: La Capella Reial de Catalunya

With this reissue of Monteverdi's 'Vespers' - an acclaimed 1989 recording helmed by Jordi Savall - Alia Vox launches a new series. Alia Vox Heritage...continue...

The Da Vinci Collection

1 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2006-05-16

Works: Guillaume Dufay: Missa L'Homme armé, for 4 voices; Ce moys de may, rondeau for 3 voices; Johannes Ockeghem: Ma bouche rit, chanson for 3 voices; Missa prolationum, for 4 voices; Josquin Despre...
Performers: Balloy, Philippe; Beavan, David; Becu, Wim; Bona, Jacques; Bowman, James [Countertenor Vocal]; Brett, Charles; Brookes, Oliver; Chance, Michael; Corkhill, David [Conductor]; Covey-Crump, Rogers; Dani...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Early Music Consort of London; Ensemble Gilles Binchois; Ricercare-Ensemble für Alte Musik, Zürich; The Hilliard Ensemble

Super Artists on Super Audio Vol 3

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2005-09-13

Works: Anonymous: Allegro; Ludwig August Lebrun: Concerto for Oboe no 3 in D major; Sofia Gubaidulina: The Canticle of the Sun; George Frederick Handel: Suite in G minor; Mariano Mores: Taquito militar; Mau...
Performers: Brüggen, Daniel; Cooper, Gary; Daniels, Charles [Classical]; Driever, Bertho; Dufour, Marc; Escalera, Katia; Gerritsen, Elsbeth; Giacometti, Paolo; Goldstein, Marleene; Groot, Peter de; Jacobs, ...
Conductors: ; de Vriend, Jan Willem; Reuss, Daniel; Dijkstra, Peter; Veldhoven, Jos van; Herbers, Werner; Fischer, Iván
Ensemble: Budapest Festival Orchestra; Ebony Band; Florilegium Ensemble; Ghent Collegium Vocale; Loeki Stardust Quartet Amsterdam; Netherlands Bach Society Baroque Orchestra; Netherlands Bach Society Choir; Ra...

International Record Review
This superb recital, aided by a crystal-clear SACD recorded sound (even the perfect place to make its acquaintance.
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J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol 7 / Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque

3 CD / Challenge Classics / 2005-08-09

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 25, "Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe," BWV 25; Cantata no 95, "Christus, der ist mein Leben," BWV 95; Cantata no 144 "Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin" BWV 14...
Performers: Larsson, Lisa; Mertens, Klaus; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Koopman, Ton
Ensemble: Amsterdam Baroque Choir; Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

This is the 7th volume of a re-packaging of the first 12 volume of the complete Bach Cantata series, which has now reached Vol. 17....continue...

Bach: Motets / René Jacobs, RIAS Kammerchor

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2005-07-12

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1); Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226; Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227; Fürchte dich nicht, ich bi...
Performers: Kiehr, Maria Cristina [Soprano Vocal]; Kooy, Peter [Bass-Baritone Vocals]; Rubens, Sibylla; Türk, Gerd

"...a dazzling recording of the standard six Bach motets that for me raises the bar a notch higher. The hand of Jacobs is evident in...continue...

Bach: Cantatas Vol 15 / Nonoshita, Blaze, Turk, Urano, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2001-10-07

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 34, "O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe," BWV 34; Cantata no 60, "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort" BWV 60; Cantata no 70, "Wachet! betet! betet! wachet!" BWV 70; Cantata...
Performers: Blaze, Robin; Nonoshita, Yukari; Türk, Gerd; Urano, Chiyuki
Conductors:
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan Orchestra

"Masaaki Sukuki here brings us four more fine cantatas, of which Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! (No 70) stands apart as one of Bach's most graphically...continue...

Bach: Actus Tragicus / Konrad Jünghanel, Cantus Colln, et al

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2000-03-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4; Cantata no 106, "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit," ("Actus Tragicus"), BWV 106 (BC B18); Cantata no 196, "Der Herr denket an uns" BWV 196;...
Performers: Jochens, Wilfried; Koslowsky, Johanna; Popien, Elisabeth; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Türk, Gerd
Conductors:
Ensemble: Cantus Cölln

Even in the earliest works we find signs of the full genius of the future cantor of St. Thomas's, as in the famous Actus Tragicus...continue...

Ahle: Selected Vocal Music / Suzuki, Bach Collegium Japan

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1997-03-07

Works: Johann Rudolf Ahle: Missa à 10 (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten); Herr, nun lässt du deinen Diener, sacred concerto for bass, 4 trombones & continuo; Zwingt die Saiten ...
Performers: Masaaki Suzuki [Conductor/Organ]; Schreckenberger, Stephan; Suzuki, Midori; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Suzuki, Masaaki
Ensemble: Bach Collegium Japan; Concerto Palatino

"...The performers here are four singers (SATB) and nine instrumentalists (cornetto, four trombones, two violins, cello, organ)...Beautifully performed and recorded, with excellent notes and full...continue...

Documenta - Caldara: Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo / Jacobs

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 1996-08-01

Works: Antonio Caldara: Maddalena ai piedi di Cristo, oratorio
Performers: Dominguez, Rosa; Fink, Bernarda [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Kiehr, Maria Cristina [Soprano Vocal]; Messthaler, Ulrich; Scholl, Andreas; Türk, Gerd
Conductors: Jacobs, René