Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Pentecost Arias," a captivating collection of sacred arias that showcases the composer's unparalleled mastery of the Baroque era. Released on January 1, 2006, under the haenssler CLASSIC label, this album is a testament to Bach's enduring influence on classical music, spanning a concise yet profound duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The album features a diverse array of vocal pieces, including duets and arias, performed with exquisite artistry and precision. From the soaring soprano and bass duet in "Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten" to the resonant bass aria "Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte," each track is a testament to Bach's ability to convey deep spiritual themes through his music.
Highlights include the tender soprano aria "Komm, komm, mein Herze steht dir offen" from BWV 59, the uplifting tenor aria "Gluck und Segen sind bereit" from BWV 184, and the powerful bass aria "Offnet euch, ihr beiden Ohren" from BWV 175. The album also features the enchanting solo piano piece "O Jesulein Suss," BWV 493, adding a touch of instrumental beauty to the vocal compositions.
"Pentecost Arias" is not just an album but a journey through the rich tapestry of Bach's sacred music, offering a glimpse into the composer's profound faith and artistic genius. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Erschallet, ihr Lieder, BWV 172: Aria. Heiligste DreieinigkeitJohann Sebastian Bach, Eva Csapo, Doris Soffel, Adalbert Kraus, Wolfgang Schöne, Frankfurter Kantorei, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 59: Duet. Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten (Soprano, Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sibylla Rubens, James Taylor, Michael Behringer, Michael Gross
Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74: Aria. Komm, komm, mein Herze steht dir offen (Soprano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Helen Donath, Hildegard Laurich, Adalbert Kraus, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173: Erhohtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173: Aria. Ein geheiligtes GemuteJohann Sebastian Bach, Judith Beckmann, Helen Watts, Adalbert Kraus, Niklaus Tüller, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68: Aria. Mein glaubiges HerzeJohann Sebastian Bach, Arleen Auger, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Helmuth Rilling
Erschallet, ihr Lieder, BWV 172: Aria. O Seelenparadies (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Eva Csapo, Doris Soffel, Adalbert Kraus, Wolfgang Schöne, Frankfurter Kantorei, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
O Jesulein Suss, BWV 493Johann Sebastian Bach, Ingeborg Danz, Andreas Schmidt, Gerhard Gnann
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68: Aria. Du bist geboren mir zugute (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arleen Auger, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174: Aria. Greifet zu! (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Júlia Hamari, Aldo Baldin, Wolfgang Schöne, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, Helmuth Rilling
Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, BWV 184: Aria. Gluck und Segen sind bereit (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Arleen Auger, Gabrielle Schnaut, Adalbert Kraus, Niklaus Tüller, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173: Erhohtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173: Aria. So hat Gott die Welt geliebtJohann Sebastian Bach, Judith Beckmann, Helen Watts, Adalbert Kraus, Niklaus Tüller, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34: Aria. Wohl euch, ihr auserwahlten Seelen (Alto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Helen Watts, Adalbert Kraus, Wolfgang Schöne, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74: Aria. Ich gehe hin und komme wieder zu euch (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Helen Donath, Hildegard Laurich, Adalbert Kraus, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74: Aria. Kommt, eilet, stimmet Sait und Lieder (Tenor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Helen Donath, Hildegard Laurich, Adalbert Kraus, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Er rufet seine Schafen mit Namen, BWV 175: Aria. Komm, leite michJohann Sebastian Bach, Carolyn Watkinson, Peter Schreier, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74: Aria. Nichts kann mich errettenJohann Sebastian Bach, Helen Donath, Hildegard Laurich, Adalbert Kraus, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV 175: Aria. Offnet euch, ihr beiden Ohren (Bass)Johann Sebastian Bach, Carolyn Watkinson, Peter Schreier, Philippe Huttenlocher, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling
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