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J.S. Bach: Early Cantatas, Vol. 1

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J.S. Bach: Early Cantatas, Vol. 1

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Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Sinfonia

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Sinfonia
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:14 Play $1.70
2
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 1: Christ lag in Todes Banden (Chorus)

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 1: Christ lag in Todes Banden (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
04:27 Play $1.70
3
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 2: Duet: Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 2: Duet: Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
04:24 Play $1.70
4
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 3: Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 3: Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:01 Play $1.70
5
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 4: Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg (Chorus)

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 4: Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:22 Play $1.70
6
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 5: Hie ist das rechte Osterlamm

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 5: Hie ist das rechte Osterlamm
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
03:25 Play $1.70
7
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 6: Duet: So feiren wir das hohe Fest

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 6: Duet: So feiren wir das hohe Fest
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:38 Play $1.70
8
Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 7: Chorale: Wir essen und leben wohl (Chorus)

Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 - Versus 7: Chorale: Wir essen und leben wohl (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:18 Play $1.70
9
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Sinfonia: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (Chorus)

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Sinfonia: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (Chorus)
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:31 Play $1.70
10
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Sinfonia: Herr, hore meine Stimme (Chorus)

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Sinfonia: Herr, hore meine Stimme (Chorus)
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:48 Play $1.70
11
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Aria: So du willt, Herr, Sunde zurechnen

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Aria: So du willt, Herr, Sunde zurechnen
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
04:33 Play $1.70
12
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Ich harr des Hern (Chorus)

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Ich harr des Hern (Chorus)
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
03:21 Play $1.70
13
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Aria: Meine Seele wartet auf den Herrn

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Aria: Meine Seele wartet auf den Herrn
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
07:22 Play $3.40
14
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Israel, hoffe auf den Herrn (Chorus)

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 - Israel, hoffe auf den Herrn (Chorus)
Composer

Bartholomaus Ringwaldt, Georg Christian Eilmar, Bible - Old Testament, Johann Sebastian Bach

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
03:50 Play $1.70
15
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Sonatina: Molto adagio

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Sonatina: Molto adagio
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:43 Play $1.70
16
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit. (Chorus)

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit. (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:44 Play $1.70
17
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Ach, Herr, lehre uns bedenken

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Ach, Herr, lehre uns bedenken
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:07 Play $1.70
18
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Bestelle dein Haus

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Bestelle dein Haus
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:10 Play $1.70
19
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Es ist der alte Bund (Chorus)

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Es ist der alte Bund (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
03:49 Play $1.70
20
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: In deine Hande befehl ich meinen Geist

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: In deine Hande befehl ich meinen Geist
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:04 Play $1.70
21
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein (Bass, Chorus)

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Aria: Heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein (Bass, Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
03:49 Play $1.70
22
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Glorie, Lob, Ehr und Herrlichkeit. (Chorus)

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106, "Actus tragicus" - Glorie, Lob, Ehr und Herrlichkeit. (Chorus)
Composer

Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach , Bible - Old Testament, Bible - New Testament, Johann Leon, Adam Reusner

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:48 Play $1.70
23
Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Sinfonia

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Sinfonia
Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach, Bible - Old Testament

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
01:46 Play $1.70
24
Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Der Herr denket an uns und segnet uns (Chorus)

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Der Herr denket an uns und segnet uns (Chorus)
Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach, Bible - Old Testament

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:06 Play $1.70
25
Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Aria: Er segnet, die den Herrn furchten

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Aria: Er segnet, die den Herrn furchten
Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach, Bible - Old Testament

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:22 Play $1.70
26
Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Duet: Der Herr segne euch je mehr und mehr (Tenor, Bass)

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Duet: Der Herr segne euch je mehr und mehr (Tenor, Bass)
Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach, Bible - Old Testament

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:38 Play $1.70
27
Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Ihr seid die Gesegneten des Herrn (Chorus)

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 - Ihr seid die Gesegneten des Herrn (Chorus)
Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach, Bible - Old Testament

Soloist Jane Rogers, Rachel Beckett, Charles Daniels, Clare Salaman, Peter Harvey, Andrew Watts, Marion Margarett Scott, Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Anthony Robson, Richard Campbell
Band Purcell Quartet
02:52 Play $1.70
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J.S. Bach was probably the greatest of all European religious composers, able to find the heart of human experience in the story of Christ's passion, and this profound and emotionally charged music is here performed by some of today's finest early music interpreters - Emma Kirkby, Michael Chance, Charles Daniels and the Purcell Quartet.

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'...a gracious and gratifying exposé of the F minor and A major settings of the Ordinary, sensitively performed in alert and honest chamber-scaled performances...' Gramophone  

‘These are outstanding ensemble performances of music which, had Bach died in his early twenties, would be hailed as unrivalled masterpieces.' Early Music Review

The chorale tunes in the Lutheran Masses are literally ‘people's music', public property in that Luther gathered them together for domestic as well as ecclesiastical use. Some were recycled liturgical melodies, some especially composed, and some specially adapted, and some adapted from secular folksongs, more often erotic than pious, as Luther did not believe that the Devil should have all the good tunes! Through his settings, we can sense Bach's devoutness, but the popular and communal nature of the tunes - created not primarily by Bach but by the People and the Lutheran Church - is not relinquished.

Aus der Tiefen rufe ich Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 seems to have been commissioned by St Blasius' to commemorate a savage municipal fire that had ravaged the town in the previous year, 1706. The words, mostly from Psalm 130, inspire Bach to an appropriate grandeur and monumentality, though the work is scored modestly for strings.

Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 is a longer and grander act of praise, not in tragic G minor but in ‘white' C major, emblematic of Light. The so-called Actus tragicus (Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106) is perhaps so named because, although Bach is said to have been a mere twenty years old at the time of its writing, it embraces the essential tragic experience of Christ on the Cross with the utmost profundity.

The cantata Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 also confronts death in a youthful calm, although its basic key is E minor, for Bach had a penitential key and, indeed, his key of Crucifixion in the B minor Mass. The words, probably chosen and arranged by the young Bach, refer directly to the struggle between life and death, leaving us in no doubt as to which will be victorious.

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