Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's sacred music with the album "Johann Sebastian Bach; Geistliche Lieder." This exquisite collection, released on October 20, 2023, under the Challenge Classics label, brings together 30 enchanting pieces performed by the renowned bass-baritone Klaus Mertens and organist Ton Koopman. Spanning a duration of one hour and one minute, this album is a testament to Bach's profound spiritual compositions, ranging from solemn hymns to joyous chorales.
The album features a diverse selection of Bach's sacred songs, including well-known works like "Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier" and "Kommt, Seelen, dieser Tag," as well as lesser-known gems such as "Beschränkt, ihr Weisen dieser Welt" and "Dir, dir, Jehova, will ich singen." The performances are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing Mertens' rich, resonant voice and Koopman's masterful organ playing.
Recorded on the historic Teschemacher Kammer-Orgel Oosterland, the album captures the essence of Bach's sacred music in a setting that honors the composer's original intentions. The combination of Mertens' expressive singing and Koopman's nuanced organ playing creates a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting listening experience. Whether you are a devoted fan of classical music or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album offers a profound and enriching journey into the heart of sacred music.
Tracks
Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf BWV 1092Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Jesu, Jesu, du bist mein BWV 470Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Kommt, Seelen, dieser Tag BWV 479Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Ach, daß nicht die letzte Stunde BWV 439Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Dich bet ich an, mein höchster Gott BWV 449Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
O Lamm Gottes unschuldig BWV 1095Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Beschränkt, ihr Weisen dieser Welt BWV 443Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Jesu, deine Liebeswunden BWV 471Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Kommt wieder aus der finstern Gruft BWV 480Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
O liebe Seele, zieh die Sinnen BWV 494Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Schaff’s mit mit Gott nach deinem Willen BWV 514Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: IV. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Ich liebe Jesum alle Stund BWV 468Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Eins ist not! Ach Herr, dies Eine BWV 453Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Ich halte treulich still BWV 466Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
O finstre Nacht, wann wirst du doch vergehen BWV 492Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille BWV 511Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Vater Unser im Himmelreich in d minor BWV 683Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Gott, wie groß ist deine Güte BWV 462Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Liebster Herr Jesu, wo bleibst du so lange BWV 484Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Mein Jesu! was vor Seelenweh BWV 487Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Dir, dir, Jehova, will ich singen BWV 452Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Auf, auf! Die rechte Zeit ist hier BWV 440Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Wenn nur den lieben Gott läßt walten BWV 691Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
So wünsch ich mir zu guter Letzt BWV 502Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Vergiß mein nicht BWV 505Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Selig, wer an Jesum denkt BWV 498Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Komm, süßer Tod BWV 478Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier BWV 469Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
Canzona in D Minor BWV 588Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Mertens, Ton Koopman
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