Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Cantatas with this exquisite collection, featuring BWV 63, 64, 121, and 133. Released on January 1, 2000, under Archiv Produktion, this album is a testament to Bach's mastery of classical music, offering a serene and uplifting journey through the festive season.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of Baroque elegance, showcasing Bach's intricate compositions and profound spiritual insights. The cantatas, performed with meticulous attention to detail, are a delightful blend of choral and solo pieces, each track a testament to Bach's unparalleled genius.
The album opens with "Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63," a cantata that encapsulates the joy and reverence of Christmas. It continues with "Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64," a piece that reflects on the love and grace of the season. The third cantata, "Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121," is a celebration of the birth of Christ, while the final piece, "Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133," is a joyful expression of faith and devotion.
This album is not just a collection of Bach's cantatas but a celebration of the Christmas spirit, captured through the lens of one of the greatest composers in history. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album is sure to enchant and inspire. Experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: I. Chorus. Christen, ätzet diesen TagJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: II. Recit. O sel'ger TagJohann Sebastian Bach, Sara Mingardo, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: III. Aria. Gott, Du hast es wohl gefügetJohann Sebastian Bach, Ann Monoyios, Stephan Loges, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: IV. Recit. So kehret sich nun heut das bange LeidJohann Sebastian Bach, Rufus Müller, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: V. Aria. Ruft und fleht den Himmel anJohann Sebastian Bach, Sara Mingardo, Rufus Müller, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VI. Recit. Verdoppelt euch demnach, ihr heißen andachtsflammenJohann Sebastian Bach, Stephan Loges, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VII. Chorus. Höchster, schau in Gnaden anJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: I. Chorus. Sehet, welch eine LiebeJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: II. Chorale. Das hat er alles uns getanJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: III. Recit. Geh' Welt! behalte nur das Deine (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sara Mingardo, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: IV. Chorale. Was frag' ich nach der WeltJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: V. Aria. Was die Welt in sich hält (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Ann Monoyios, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: VI. Recit. Der Himmel bleibet mir gewiß (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephan Loges, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: VII. Aria. Von der Welt verlang ich nichts (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sara Mingardo, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Sehet, welch eine Liebe, BWV 64: VIII. Chorale. Gute Nacht, o WesenJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: I. Chorus. Christum wir sollen loben schonJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: II. Aria. O du von Gott erhöhte Kreatur (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Rufus Müller, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: III. Recit. Der Gnade unermesslich's Wesen (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sara Mingardo, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: IV. Aria. Johannis freudenvolles Springen (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Stephan Loges, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: V. Recit. Doch wie erblickt es dich in deiner Krippe (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Ann Monoyios, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: VI. Chorale. Lob, Ehr und Dank sei dir gesagtJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: I. Chorus. Ich freue mich in DirJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: II. Aria. Getrost, getrost! (Countertenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Derek Lee Ragin, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: III. Recit. Ein Adam mag sich voller Schrecken (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Julian Podger, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: IV. Aria. Wie lieblich klingt es in den Ohren (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Katherine Fuge, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: V. Recit. Wohlan des Todes Furcht (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gotthold Schwarz, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Ich freue mich in Dir, BWV 133: VI. Chorale. Wohlan! So will ich michJohann Sebastian Bach, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
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