"Bach Inspired" is a captivating album released by The Bach Choir on March 18, 2022, under the Stone Records label. This 33-minute choral masterpiece blends the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion with contemporary compositions, creating a unique and inspiring listening experience.
The album features six newly commissioned choral pieces from a diverse group of talented composers: James B. Wilson, Gavin Higgins, Héloïse Werner, Charlotte Harding, Carmen Hu, and Mark Austin. These modern works are interwoven with six chorales from Bach's Passion, serving as a source of inspiration for the composers. The result is a harmonious fusion of classical and contemporary choral music that showcases the versatility and skill of The Bach Choir, conducted by their Musical Director David Hill, accompanied by the Faust Chamber Orchestra.
"Bach Inspired" offers a rich tapestry of sounds and styles, from the hauntingly beautiful "O Sacred Head Surrounded by Crown of Piercing Thorn!" to the evocative "Cruelty Has a Human Heart." The album's diverse tracklist also includes the serene "Dreams in the Garden of Love’s Sleep" and the reflective "Easter Wings," providing a well-rounded and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a fan of classical choral music or contemporary compositions, "Bach Inspired" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1 (Excerpts): No. 54, O Sacred Head Surrounded by Crown of Piercing Thorn! [Arr. for Choir]Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
GlowCharlotte Harding, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2 (Excerpts): No. 32, How Falsely Doth the World Accuse! [Arr. for Choir]Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
Cruelty Has a Human HeartGavin Higgins, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1 (Excerpts): No. 15, Receive Me, My Redeemer [Arr. for Choir]Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
Inner PhrasesHéloïse Werner, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1 (Excerpts): No. 25, O Father, Let Thy Will Be Done [Arr. for Choir]Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
Dreams in the Garden of Love’s SleepDes Oliver, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2 (Excerpts): No. 62, Be Near Me, Lord, When DyingJohann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
Easter WingsCarmen Ho, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1 (Excerpts): No. 44, Commit Thy Way to Jesus [Arr. for Choir]Johann Sebastian Bach, The Bach Choir, David Hill
Who Has Seen the Wind?James B. Wilson, The Bach Choir, Faust Chamber Orchestra, David Hill
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