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Carolyn Sampson, Robin Blaze, Gerd Türk, Peter Kooij & Dmitry Badiarov (violoncello da spalla) Bach Collegium Japan & Concerto Palatino, Masaaki Suzuki After two volumes concentrating on solo cantatas, the full forces of Bach Collegium Japan return in this programme of five cantatas dated 1725. The choir instantly makes its presence felt in the first movement of the opening work, BWV68. This is a large-scale hymn arrangement, where the choir is supported by an orchestra featuring horn and oboes. This is followed by one of the most charming and beautiful soprano arias in all of Bach’s cantatas, Mein gläubiges Herze’, in which Carolyn Sampson shines. The five works all include, to a certain extent, unusual instrumental combinations: from the three recorders which lend a pastoral character to Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV175, to the wind quartet (two oboi d’amore and two oboi da caccia) appearing in Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV183. The variety of timbres is further aided by the appearance of the cornet and trombones of Concerto Palatino. Gerd Türk glows in the intensely melodic tenor aria ‘Seht, was die Liebe tut’ (from BWV 85), Peter Kooij, whose bass becomes the voice of Christ in Ich bin ein guter Hirt, (BWV85). All in all, another impressive installment in this highly acclaimed cycle. “The wonderfully trim and naturally expressive period band and choir, underpinned by an exceptional group of continuo players…. High-quality Bach singing and playing.” The Guardian | 
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| |  | Bach - Cantatas Volume 38Solo Cantatas
Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Peter Kooij (bass) & Gerd Türk (tenor) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki The four cantatas on this recording come from 1726-1727, Bach’s fourth year of service at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. During this time Bach showed a preference for solo cantatas, entrusting the text to a single solo voice. Three of these cantatas are of this type, while the fourth (BWV58) is scored for two voices. “The wonderfully trim and naturally expressive period band and choir, underpinned by an exceptional group of continuo players…. High-quality Bach singing and playing.” The Guardian “A profound 'Ich habe genug' and exquisite singing from Sampson.” Gramophone Magazine, June 2008 “Easily the best-known piece here is Ich habe genug (BWV 82). Peter Kooij's tender, yearning account is more modestly stated than versions by his more extrovert rivals. Gerd Türk, assisted by Suzuki's beautifully shaped phrasing, makes a stronger case for the austere Ich armer Mensch (BWV 55) than any rival version that comes to mind.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 ***** |
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| |  | Bach - Cantatas Volume 37Solo cantatas for alto
Robin Blaze (counter-tenor) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki Robin Blaze’s performance of which together with the BCJ and Suzuki won much acclaim at the BBC Proms this year: “The discovery of the evening was Blaze’s perfect little fragment of a solo cantata” The Times | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Carolyn Sampson (soprano I), Rachel Nicholls (soprano II), Robin Blaze (alto), Gerd Türk (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach - Cantatas Volume 36Four cantatas written for services during April 1725.
Yukari Nonoshita ( soprano); Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), James Gilchrist (tenor) & Dominik Wörner (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki All four cantatas on the present disc deal with the interplay between the resurrected Christ and his disciples: Christ's first appearance in front of two of the disciples on the road to Emmaus (BWV 6), his visit to a meeting of the disciples, held in secret for fear of persecution (BWV 42), and his words of parting as he prepares to join his Father (BWV 103 and 108). “Throughout this ongoing series I have come to consider the magnificent direction of Masaaki Suzuki to be one of the greatest recording achievements of my lifetime” (MusicWeb International) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Yukari Nonoshita (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Makoto Sakurada (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki Please note: The music on this Hybrid Super Audio CD can be played back in Stereo (CD and SACD) as well as in 5.0 Surround sound (SACD) "Compelling performances – the sheer polish and technical accomplishment of the music-making immediately hold the ear, and are reinforced by subtle phrasing and a quality of listening among all concerned that allows Bach’s counterpoint to progress with lightness and jaw-dropping clarity” (Classic FM Magazine). | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Gerd Türk (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Yukari Nonoshita (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Jan Kobow (tenor) & Dominik Wörner (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki “Yet again a fine achievement, striking the right balance between deep contemplation and freshness of approach.” (International Record Review)  BBC Music Magazine
Disc of the month - February 2007 |
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| |  | Bach - Cantatas Volume 32'Mit Fried und Freud'
Yukari Nonoshita (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Andreas Weller (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass) Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki “Once more there is cause to extol the by now well-accustomed merits of Masaaki Suzuki’s complete cycle of Bach cantatas: a profound knowledge of style, a multifaceted art of phrasing, and perfectly-judged choices of tempo and musical character have been the distinguishing features of this series since its inception.” Klassik Heute | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach - Cantatas Volume 31
Yukari Nonoshita (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Gerd Türk (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass) Bach Collegium Japan & Concerto Palatino, Masaaki Suzuki “This disc is a perfect introduction to this wonderfully rich repertoire, truly music’s greatest treasure trove.” (MusicWeb) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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