Immerse yourself in the timeless mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "Bach: Cantatas BWV 6, 41 & 68." This collection, released on January 1, 1996, under the naïve classique label, offers a profound exploration of Bach's sacred cantatas, showcasing his unparalleled genius in the classical genre. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, featuring performances that have garnered high praise, with an average rating of 5.05 out of 5 stars.
The ensemble, comprising the Accentus Chamber Choir and the Ensemble Baroque de Limoges, delivers a captivating rendition of these cantatas. The recording details, produced by Isabella de Sabata and engineered by various experts, reflect a meticulous approach to capturing the essence of Bach's compositions. The album includes notable tracks such as "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" from Cantata BWV 41, "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden" from Cantata BWV 6, and "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" from Cantata BWV 68, each highlighting Bach's intricate musical structures and profound theological themes.
This album is a testament to Bach's enduring influence and the remarkable talent of the performers. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
1996 Astrée / naïve1996 Astrée / naïve
Tracks
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 1, Chorus "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 2, Aria for Soprano, 3 Oboes and Continuo "Lass uns, o höchster Gott, das Jahr vollbringen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Barbara Schlick
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 3, Recitative for Alto and Continuo "Ach! deine Hand, dein Segen muss allein"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Andreas Scholl
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 4, Aria for Tenore, Violoncello Piccolo and Continuo "Wo ferne du den edlen Frieden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Christoph Prégardien
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 5, Recitative for Bass, Chorus and Continuo "Doch weil der Feind bei Tag und Nacht"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gotthold Schwarz
Cantata for New Year's Day, BWV 41: No. 6, Chorale for Chorus and Orchestra "Dein ist allein die Ehre"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 1, Chorus "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 2, Aria for Alto, Oboe da caccia and Continuo "Hochgelobter Gottessohn"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Andreas Scholl
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 3, Chorale for Soprano, Violoncello Piccolo and Continuo "Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Barbara Schlick
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 4, Recitative for Bass and Continuo "Es hat die Dunkelheit"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gotthold Schwarz
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 5, Aria for Tenore, Strings and Continuo "Jesu, lass uns auf dich sehen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Christoph Prégardien
Cantata for Easter Monday, BWV 6: No. 6, Chorale for Chorus and Orchestra "Beweis dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus
Cantata for Second Day of Pentecost, BWV 68: No. 1, Chorus "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus
Cantata for Second Day of Pentecost, BWV 68: No. 2, Aria for Soprano, Violin, Violoncello Piccolo and Continuo "Mein gläubiges Herze"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Barbara Schlick
Cantata for Second Day of Pentecost, BWV 68: No. 3, Recitative for Bass and Continuo "Ich bin mit Petro nicht vermessen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gotthold Schwarz
Cantata for Second Day of Pentecost, BWV 68: No. 4, Aria for Bass, 2 Oboes, Taille and Continuo "Du bist geboren mir zugute"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gotthold Schwarz
Cantata for Second Day of Pentecost, BWV 68: No. 5, Chorus "Wer an ihn gläubet, der wird nicht gerichtet"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Accentus