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  2. kuhnau: biblical sonatas - johann kuhnau

Johann Kuhnau - Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas (LP)

Johann KuhnauJohann Kuhnau
  • 2022
  • 41 tracks
  • 1 uur, 50 min
  • choral
Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas - Johann Kuhnau
Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas
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Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas - Johann Kuhnau
Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas - Johann Kuhnau

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Immerse yourself in the rich, historical tapestry of Johann Kuhnau's "Biblical Sonatas," a captivating choral journey released on Warner Classics. This album, spanning a substantial 1 hour and 50 minutes, is a testament to Kuhnau's mastery of storytelling through music, as he brings to life six biblical narratives with profound depth and emotional resonance.

Each of the six sonatas is a multi-movement exploration of a different biblical tale, from the epic confrontation between David and Goliath to the poignant story of Jacob's death and burial. Kuhnau's compositions are not merely musical pieces; they are vivid, dramatic retellings that transport the audience into the heart of these ancient stories.

The album opens with the dramatic "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath," a sonata that vividly depicts the legendary battle through its nine movements. From the imposing presence of Goliath to the triumphant jubilation of the Israelites, Kuhnau's music paints a vivid picture of this iconic biblical event.

Following this is "Der von David vermittelst der Music curirte Saul," a sonata that delves into the complex relationship between David and King Saul. Kuhnau's music captures the turmoil and eventual healing of Saul's troubled mind, showcasing the power of music as a therapeutic force.

The album continues with "Jacobs Heyrath," a sonata that narrates the intricate tale of Jacob's marriage, complete with the joyous celebrations and the dramatic deception. Kuhnau's music brings to life the emotional rollercoaster of this biblical narrative, from the initial excitement to the eventual resolution.

"Der todtkrancke und wieder gesunde Hiskias" is a sonata that explores the theme of healing and redemption. Kuhnau's music captures the despair of King Hezekiah's illness and the profound relief of his recovery, offering a powerful meditation on faith and divine intervention.

The penultimate sonata, "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon," recounts the story of Gideon's victory over the Midianites. Kuhnau's music vividly depicts the tension and triumph of this biblical battle, culminating in a jubilant celebration of victory.

The album concludes with "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß," a sonata that reflects on the inevitable passage of time and the final journey of Jacob. Kuhnau's music captures the somber mood of this narrative, offering a poignant reflection on mortality and the enduring legacy of Jacob's life.

"Biblical Sonatas" is not just an album; it is a profound exploration of some of the most compelling stories from the Bible, brought to life through the masterful compositions of Johann Kuhnau. Whether you are a fan of choral music, a lover of biblical narratives, or simply someone seeking a deeply moving musical experience, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.

Tracks

  1. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": I. Das in der Schrift abgemahlte Portrait des großen Goliaths ist was seltzamesJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    5:22
  2. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": II. Das Pochen und Trotzen des GoliathsJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:50
  3. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": III. Das Zittern der Israeliten und ihr Gebet zu Gott bey dem Anblicke dieses abscheuligen FeindesJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:54
  4. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": IV. Die Herzhafftigkeit Davids, dessen Begierde dem Riesen den stolzen Muth zu brechenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:20
  5. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": V. Die zwischen David und Goliath gewechselte Streit-Worte, und den Streit selbstenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:29
  6. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": VI. Dem Goliath der Stein in die Stirne geschleudert wirdJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:32
  7. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": VII. Die Flucht der PhilisterJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:58
  8. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": VIII. Das Frohlocken der Israeliten ueber diesem SiegeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:24
  9. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": IX. Das ueber dem Lobe Davids von denen Weibern Choerweise musicirte ConcertJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:33
  10. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 1 "Der Streit zwischen David und Goliath": X. Die allgemeine in lauter Tantzen und Springen sich aeusernde FreudeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:29
  11. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 2 "Der von David vermittelst der Music curirte Saul": I. Unter die harten Schlaege, die uns Gott aus heiligen Ursachen zuweilen giebetJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:06
  12. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 2 "Der von David vermittelst der Music curirte Saul": II. Sauls Traurigskeit und UnsinnigkeitJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    9:23
  13. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 2 "Der von David vermittelst der Music curirte Saul": III. Davids erquickendes Harffen-SpielJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:04
  14. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 2 "Der von David vermittelst der Music curirte Saul": IV. Des Koenigs zur Ruhe gebrachtes GemuetheJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:11
  15. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": I. Die Botschafft, welche Rahel ihrem Vater Laban von Jacobs Ankunft bringetJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    5:47
  16. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": II. Die Freude des ganzen Hauses Labans ueber der Ankunft des lieben Vetter-JacobsJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    3:19
  17. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": III. Jacobs durch den verliebten Scherz erleichterte DienstbarkeitJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    3:57
  18. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": IV. Das von der Rahel Gespielinnen gesungene Braut-LiedJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:47
  19. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": V. Die Hochzeit und die Gluecks-WuenscheJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:16
  20. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": VI. Der Betrug Labans, da er dem ehrlichen Vetter und Braeutigam an statt der Rahel die Lea an die Seite legetJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:10
  21. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": VII. Der in der Hochzeit-Nacht vergnuegeten BräutigamJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:09
  22. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": VIII. Jacobs Verdruß ueber dem BetrugeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:33
  23. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 3 "Jacobs Heyrath": IX. Jacobs neue Hochzeit-Freude oder die Reprise des VorigenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:22
  24. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 4 "Der todtkrancke und wieder gesunde Hiskias": I. Der Froemmigkeit geschehen große PromessenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:58
  25. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 4 "Der todtkrancke und wieder gesunde Hiskias": II. Das betruebte Herz des Koeniges Hiskias ueber der Todes-PostJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:06
  26. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 4 "Der todtkrancke und wieder gesunde Hiskias": III. Sein Vertauen, daß Gott sein Gebet schon erhoeret habe und ihm die Gesundheit gewiß gebenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:16
  27. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 4 "Der todtkrancke und wieder gesunde Hiskias": IV. Die Freude über seine Genesung - er dencket an das vorige UebeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:04
  28. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": I. Wir begehren oft ein Praedicat, das wir nicht verdienenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    5:30
  29. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": II. Der Zweifel Gideons an der von Gott ihm gethanen Versprechung des SiegesJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:33
  30. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": III. Seine Furcht bey dem Anblicke des großen Heeres der FeindeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:43
  31. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": IV. Sein gewachsener Muth über die Erzehlung des Traumes der Feinde und dessen DeutungJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:16
  32. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": V. Gideon spricht seinen Soldaten Muth einJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:38
  33. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": VI. Das Schmettern der Posaunen und Tommeten, ingleichen das Zerschmeißen der Kruege und Feld GeschreyJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:04
  34. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": VII. Die Flucht der Feinde und das Nacheilen der IsraelitenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    0:26
  35. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 5 "Der Heyland Israelis, Gideon": VIII. Die Freude über dem remarquablen Siege der IsraelitenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    1:09
  36. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": I. Begehret iemand ein Exempel eines zum Tode geschickten und im Friede zu Gott fahrenden Menschen zu sehenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:49
  37. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": II. Das bewegt Gemuethe der Kinder Israel bey dem Sterbe-Bette ihres lieben VatersJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    4:59
  38. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": III. Ihr Betruebnis über seinen Tode, ingleichen ihre Gedancken, was darauff erfolgen werdeJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:41
  39. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": IV. Die Reise aus Egypten in das Land CanaanJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    3:31
  40. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": V. Das Begraebniß Israelis und die dabey gehaltene bittere KlageJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    3:33
  41. Kuhnau: Biblische Sonate No. 6 "Jacobs Tod und Begraebniß": VI. Das getroestete Hertz der HinterbliebenenJohann Kuhnau, Gustav Leonhardt
    2:25
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Album
Kuhnau: Biblical Sonatas
Artist
Johann Kuhnau
Album release date
27 mei 2022
Label
Warner Classics
Available
No

Product information

Mono or stereo
Stereo
Duration
1 uur, 50 min
Tracks
41 tracks

Other

Limited Edition
No
Genre
Choral
Box set
No
Remastered
No
Reissue
No

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About Johann Kuhnau

Johann Kuhnau, a distinguished German composer, organist, and harpsichordist, is celebrated for his profound contributions to choral music. Born in the late 17th century, Kuhnau's works are a testament to the rich musical heritage of the Baroque era. His compositions, characterized by intricate harmonies and expressive melodies, continue to captivate audiences and inspire musicians. As a virtuoso on both the organ and harpsichord, Kuhnau's performances were renowned for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. His legacy endures, making him a pivotal figure in the history of classical music.

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