Jesu Meine Freude - Bach, Doles, Krebs, Telemann - MDG: MDG9232207 - SACD

Luminous vocal textures are sustained [in the Bach] and throughout by an eight-voice ensemble from which the two sopranos and the first bass make outstanding solo contributions. The instrumental... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2021, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 30th Apr 2021
Catalogue No: MDG9232207
Label: MDG

International Classical Music Awards

2022

Nominated - Choral

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Telemann: Jesu, Meine Freude TWV 1:966

Ensemble Bachwerkvokal
Gordon Safari

Doles: Jesu, Meine Freude - Motetto a 4 Voci

Ensemble Bachwerkvokal
Gordon Safari

Bach, J S: Motet BWV227 'Jesu, meine Freude'

Ensemble Bachwerkvokal
Gordon Safari

Krebs, J L: Jesu Meine Freude, KWV 110

Ensemble Bachwerkvokal
Gordon Safari

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'Jesu meine Freude': works by Bach, Doles, Krebs and Telemann. Gordon Safari serves up no fewer than four very varied settings of one of the most popular church hymns in the latest production of his outstanding soloist ensemble BachWerkVokal. Two of them are heard here for the first time on disc which is astonishing considering the outstanding quality of the compositions by Telemann and Doles. Telemann's cantata borrows from French opera, a strikingly short chorale line is followed by a virtuoso aria. Johann Friedrich Doles was apprenticed to the great Bach. With his fusion of masterly traditional chorale and gallant elegance, his motet hints at Viennese Classicism from afar. Johann Ludwig Krebs also studied with Bach, and was even considered by his contemporaries to be his most important pupil. His cantata shows why: almost early classical arias bring a touch of bel canto to Protestant song.

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July 2021

Luminous vocal textures are sustained [in the Bach] and throughout by an eight-voice ensemble from which the two sopranos and the first bass make outstanding solo contributions. The instrumental group of strings, woodwind and continuo provides lively partnership, setting the seal on a praiseworthy endeavour, stylishly directed by Gordon Safari.

Jesu Meine Freude - Bach, Doles, Krebs, Telemann

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