Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Bach Cantatas," a meticulously crafted collection of sacred cantatas that showcase the composer's unparalleled mastery of the Baroque era. Released on September 12, 2025, under the prestigious Paraty label, this album is a testament to Bach's enduring influence on classical music, offering a rich tapestry of choral and solo vocal performances interwoven with intricate instrumental accompaniments.
Spanning a duration of one hour and four minutes, the album features a selection of cantatas, including "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott" (BWV 129), "Was willst du dich betrüben" (BWV 107), "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan" (BWV 99), and "Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren" (BWV 137). Each cantata is a journey through Bach's profound musical expressions, blending recitatives, arias, and chorales to create a cohesive and spiritually uplifting experience.
The performances are a celebration of Bach's genius, with each piece highlighting the composer's ability to convey deep emotional and theological themes through his music. The album is a must-listen for classical enthusiasts and those seeking to explore the rich heritage of Baroque music.
This LP was released in 1967.
Tracks
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129: I. Chorus: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein GottJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129: II. Aria. Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Heil (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Matthias Vieweg
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129: III. Aria. Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Trost (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Dorothee Mields, Marc Hantaï, Luis Otavio Santos
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129: IV. Aria. Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, der ewig lebet (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Margot Oitzinger, Emmanuel Laporte
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129: V. Chorale. Dem wir das Heilig jetztJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: I. Chorus. Was willst du dich betrübenJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: II. Recitativo. Denn Gott verlässet keinen (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Matthias Vieweg, Emmanuel Laporte, Rodrigo Guttiérez
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: III. Aria. Auf ihn magst du es wagen (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Matthias Vieweg
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: IV. Aria. Wenn auch gleich aus der Höllen (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Florian Sievers
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: V. Aria. Es richt's zu seinen Ehren (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Dorothee Mields, Emmanuel Laporte, Rodrigo Guttiérez
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: VI. Aria. Darum ich mich ihm ergebe (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Florian Sievers
Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107: VII. Chorale. Herr, gib, daß ich dein EhreJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: I. Chorale. Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgethanJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Marc Hantaï, Emmanuel Laporte
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: II. Recitativo. Sein Wort der Wahrheit stehet fest (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Matthias Vieweg
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: III. Aria. Erschüttre dich nur nicht, verzagte Seele (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Florian Sievers, Marc Hantaï
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: IV. Recitativo. Nun, der von Ewigkeit geschloßne Bund (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Margot Oitzinger
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: V. Duetto. Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten (Soprano, Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Dorothee Mields, Margot Oitzinger, Marc Hantaï
Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99: VI. Chorale. Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetanJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137: I. Chorus. Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der EhrenJohann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137: II. Aria. Lobe den Herren, der alles so herrlich regieret (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Margot Oitzinger, Luis Otavio Santos
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137: III. Duetto. Lobe den Herren, der künstlich und fein dich bereitet (Soprano, Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Dorothee Mields, Matthias Vieweg
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137: IV. Aria. Lobe den Herren, der deinen Stand sichtbar gesegnet (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï, Florian Sievers, Guy Ferber
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137: V. Chorale. Lobe den Herren, was in mir ist, lobe den Namen!Johann Sebastian Bach, Taipei Chamber Singers, Le concert français, Formosa Baroque, Pierre Hantaï
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