Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach with this captivating collection of cantatas. Released on January 1, 2000, by Archiv Produktion, this album features a selection of Bach's most profound and moving works, including Cantatas BWV 106, 118, and 198. Spanning a concise yet impactful 58 minutes, the album showcases the genius of Bach through a blend of classical and classical piano genres, offering a rich tapestry of sound and emotion.
The album opens with the poignant "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit" from Cantata BWV 106, a work that reflects on the divine timing of life and death. The cantata's intricate chorales and arias are followed by the deeply spiritual "O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht" Motet, BWV 118, a piece that underscores Bach's mastery of choral writing. The album concludes with the dramatic and reflective "Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198, a tribute to a fallen queen that weaves together themes of mourning, remembrance, and eternal life.
Each track is a testament to Bach's unparalleled ability to convey deep spiritual and emotional depth through music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album offers a compelling journey through some of the most significant compositions of the Baroque era. Experience the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and let his music resonate with your soul.
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, Cantata BWV 106: No. 1 SonatinaJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, Cantata BWV 106: No. 2 a-d "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit" ... "Es ist der alte Bund"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nancy Argenta, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Stephen Varcoe, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, Cantata BWV 106: No. 3 a./b. "In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist" - "Heute wirst du mit mir"Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Chance, Stephen Varcoe, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, Cantata BWV 106: No. 4 Chor: "Glorie, Lob, Ehr und Herrlichkeit"Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht Motet, BWV 118Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 1 "Lass, Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl"Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 2 "Dein Sachsen, dein bestürztes Meißen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nancy Argenta, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 3 "Verstummt, verstummt, ihr holden Saiten"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nancy Argenta, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 4 "Der Glocken bebendes Getön"Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Chance, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 5 "Wie starb die Heldin so vergnügt"Johann Sebastian Bach, Michael Chance, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 6 "Ihr Leben ließ die Kunst zu Sterben"Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 7 "An dir, du Fürbild großer Frauen"Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 8 "Der Ewigkeit saphirnes Haus"Johann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 9 "Was Wunder ist's?"Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephen Varcoe, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
"Lass Fürstin, lass noch einen Strahl" Cantata, BWV 198: No. 10 "Doch, Königin! du stirbest nicht"Johann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir