Zomaar Verliefd [Import]

1. Zomaar Verliefd

2. Voor Mij Is Er Maar Een

3. Wie Weet Wat Liefde Is (W/Conny Vandenbos)

4. Jij En Ik De Wereld Over

5. Ik Wil Bij Je Zijn

6. Zeldzaamheid

7. Strand (W/Conny Vandenbos)

8. Jij Bent 'T

9. Fata Morgana

10. Stethejk Poop Jour

11. Hallo Vriend

12. Zomer En Zee

13. Doe't Licht Uit (En Ga Maar Slapen)

14. A Quoi Ca Sert L'amour

15. Zeldazaanheid

Zomaar Verliefd,Wim Rijken,Disky,World Music

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Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21 Piau , Zomer , Mertens , Abo , and Koopman Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Koopman, Ton | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 20 J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19 J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 18 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 12 ASIN: B000F7MKN8 Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. Chorale (Versus 1): 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Es Bleibt Grerecht Sein Wille'
2. Aria (Duet: A, T)(Versus2):'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Er Wird Mich Nicht Betruben'
3. Aria (S) (Versus 3): 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Er Wird Mich Wohl Bedenken'
4. Aria (B) (Versus 4): 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Er Ist Mein Licht, Mein Leben'
5. Aria (A) (Versus 5): 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Muss Ich Den Kelch Gleich Schmecken'
6. Chorale (Versus Ultimus): 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, Darbei Will Ich Verbleiden'
7. Aria (Alto): 'Bekennen Will Ich Seinen Namen'
8. Chorus (Versus 1): 'Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ'
9. Aria (Alto) (Versus 2): 'Ich Bitt Noch Mehr, O Herre Gott'
10. Aria (Soprano) (Versus 3): 'Verleih, Dass Ich Aus Herzensgrund'
11. Aria (Tenor) (Versus 4): 'Lass Mich Kein Lust Noch Furcht Von Dir'
12. Chorale (Versus 5): 'Ich Lieg Im Streit Und Widerstreb'
13. Chorus: 'Dem Gerechten Muss Das Licht'
14. Recitative (Bass): 'Dem Freudenlicht Gerechter Frommen'
15. Aria (Bass): 'Ruhmet Gottes Gut Und Treu'
16. Recitative (Soprano): 'Wohlan, So Knupfet Denn Ein Band'
17. Chorus (Soli S, A, T, B And Choir): 'Wir Kommen, Deine Heiligkeit'
18. Chorale: 'Nun Danket All Und Bringet Ehr'

Tracks:

1. Chorale: 'Wachet Auf, Ruft Unds Die Stimme'
2. Recitative (Tenor): 'Er Kommet, Er Kommt'
3. Aria (Duet: Soprano, Bass): 'Wenn Kommst Du, Mein Heil'
4. Chorale (Bass): 'So Geh Herein Zu Mir'
5. Recitative (Bass): 'So Geh Herein Zu Mir'
6. Aria (Duet: Soprano, Bass): 'Mein Freund Ist Mein'
7. Chorale: 'Gloria Sei Dir Gesungen'
8. Chorus: 'O Ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung Der Liebe'
9. Recitative (Tenor): 'Herr, Unsre Herzen Halten Dir'
10. Aria (Alto): 'Wohl Euch, Ihr Auserwahlten Seelen'
11. Recitative (Bass): 'Erwahlt Sich Gott Die Heilgen Hutten'
12. Chorus: 'Friede Uber Israel'
13. Chorus: 'Lobe Den Hern, Meine Seele'
14. Chorale (Sopranos): 'Du Friedefurst, Her Jesu Christ'
15. Recitative (Tenor): 'Tausenfaches Ungluck'
16. Aira (Tenor): 'Tausenfaches Ungluck'
17. Aria (Bass): 'Der Herr Ist Konig'
18. Aria (Tenor): 'Jesu, Retter Deiner Herde'
19. Chorus With Chorale: 'Halleluja. Gedenk, Herr, Jetzund An Dein Amt'
20. Recitative (Bass): 'Der Friede Sei Mit Dir'
21. Aria (Bass) And Chorale (Sopranos): 'Welt, Ade, Ich Bin Dein Mude'
22. Recitative (Bass): 'Nun Herr, Regiere Meinen Sinn'
23. Chorale: 'Hier Ist Das Rechte Osterlamm'

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Gott Ist Unsre Zuversicht'
2. Recitative (Bass): 'Gott Ist Und Bleibt Der Beste Sorger'
3. Aria (Alto): 'Schlafert Allen Sorgenkummer'
4. Recitative (Bass): 'Drum Folget Gott Und Seinem Triebe'
5. Chorale: 'Du Susse Liebe, Schenk Uns Deine Gunst'
6. Aria (Bass): 'O Du Angenehmes Paar
7. Recitative (Soprano): 'So Wie Es Gott Mit Dir'
8. Aria (Soprano): 'Vergnugen Und Lust, Gedeihen Und Heil'
9. Recitative (Bass): 'Und Dieser Frohe Lebenslauf'
10. Chorale: 'So Wandelt Froh Auf Gottes Wegen'
11. Chorus (Versus 1): 'In Allen Meinen Taten'
12. Aria (Bass) (Versus 2): 'Nichts Ist Es Spat Und Fruhe'
13. Recitative (Tenor) (Versus 3): 'Es Kann Mir Nichts Geschehen'
14. Aria (Tenor) (Versus 4): 'Ich Traue Seiner Gnaden'
15. Recitative (Alto) (Versus 5): 'Er Wolle Meiner Sunden'
16. Aria (Alto) (Versus 6): 'Leg Ich Mich Spate Nieder'
17. Aria (Duet: Soprano, Bass) (Versus 7): 'Hat Er Es Denn Beschlossen'
18. Aria (Soprano) (Versus 8): 'Ihm Hab Ich Mich Ergeben'
19. Chorale (Versus Ultimus): 'So Sei Nun, Seele, Deine'
20. Chorus: 'O Jesu Christ, Meins Lebens Licht'
21. Chorus: 'Gloria In Excelsis Deo'
22. Aria (Duet: Soprano, Tenor): 'Gloria Patri Et Filio'
23. Chorus: 'Sicut Erat In Principio'

Album Description

"For newcomer to the Bach-cantata canon, Koopman's series, which features a generally top-notch array of solo singers, ome of the world's best Baroque instrumentalists, and a superb chorus, coupled with crisp, clearly articulated performances, richly colored orchestral timbre, and intelligently, affectingly moderated tempos and expressive effects, is a perfect placeto begin." - ClassicsToday

Most of the cantatas in this last issue of Bach's complete cantatas were composed between 1730 and 1740. This volume contains—among others—the famous cantata "Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme" BWV 140, with the famous chorale "Zion hört die Wächter singen". Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive opus. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world with a particular passion for the Baroque. The Amsterdam Baroque Choir, founded in 1992, consists mainly of young Dutch professional singers. Born in Zwolle, Holland, in 1944, Ton Koopman decided very early in his musical studies to specialize in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, using authentic instruments combined with a performing style based on sound scholarship. Begun in 1994, this series was called "the recording project of the nineties" by The Guardian and was awarded Germany's Deutsche Schallplattenpreis "Echo Klassik" in 1997. The series continues to feature the scholarly contributions of Professor Christoph Wolff, one of the world's leading experts on the music of Bach. French soprano Sandrine Piau has quickly risen to the top of the Early Music vocal scene. Piau has collaborated with Philippe Herreweghe, William Christie, Christophe Rousset, Sigiswald Kuijken, Marc Minkowski, and, of course, Ton Koopman. Her recitals have received rave reviews. German bass-baritone Klaus Mertens is best known for his work with Early Music specialists and has been heard on more than 120 recordings. Includes an eighty-four-page booklet with extensive documentation and complete texts of the cantatas in German, English, and French.

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J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19 Zomer , Piau , Peters , Stam , and Koopman Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Koopman, Ton | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 18 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 20 Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 17 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22 ASIN: B000ARAKV2 Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Gelobet Sei Der Herr, Mein Gott, Mein Licht'
2. Aria (Bass): 'Gelobet Sei Der Herr, Mein Gott, Mein Heil'
3. Aria (Soprano): 'Gelobet Sei Der Herr, Mein Gott, Mein Trost'
4. Aria (Alto): 'Gelobet Sei Der Herr, Mein Gott, Der Ewig Lebet'
5. Chorale: 'Dem Wir Das Heilig Itzt Mit Freuden Lassen Klingen'
6. Arioso And Recitative (Bass, Alto): 'Sehet! Komm, Schaue Doch, Mein Sinn'
7. Aria With Chorale (Alto, Sopranos): 'Ich Folge Dir Nach'
8. Recitative (Tenor): 'Nun Will Ich Mich, Mein Jesu'
9. Aria (Bass): 'Es Ist Vollbracht'
10. Chorale: 'Jesu, Deine Passion Ist Mir Lauter Freude'
11. Sinfonia
12. Aria (Alto): 'Ich Liebe Den Hochsten Von Ganzem Gemute'
13. Recitative (Tenor): 'O Liebe, Welcher Keine Gleich!'
14. Aria (Bass): 'Greifet Zu, Fasst Das Heil, Ihr Glaubenshande'
15. Chorale: 'Herzlich Lieb Hab Ich Dich, O Herr'
16. Chorus: 'Alles Nur Nach Gottes Willen'
17. Recitative And Arioso (Alto): 'O Selger Christ, Der Allzeit Seinen Willen'
18. Aria (Alto): 'Mit Allem, Was Ich Hab Und Bin'
19. Recitative (Bass): 'So Glaube Nun!'
20. Aria (Soprano): 'Mein Jesus Will Es Tun'
21. Chorale: 'Was Mein Gott Will, Das Gescheh Allzeit'

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Gott, Wie Dein Name, So Ist Auch Dein Ruhm'
2. Aria (Tenor): 'Herr, So Weit Die Wolken Gehen, Gehet Deines Namens Ruhm'
3. Recitative (Alto): 'Du Susser Jesus-Name Du'
4. Aria (Soprano): 'Jesus Soll Mein Erstes Wort In Dem Neuen Jahre Heissen'
5. Recitative (Bass): 'Und Da Du, Herr, Gesagt'
6. Chorale: 'Lass Uns Das Jahr Vollbringen Zu Lob Dem Namen Dein'
7. Aria (Soprano): 'Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen'
8. Recitative (Soprano): 'Wir Beten Zu Dem Tempel An'
9. Aria (Soprano): 'Hochster, Mache Deine Gute Ferner Alle Morgen Neu'
10. Chorale/Aria (Soprano): 'Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren/Helleluja'
11. Aria (Duet: Soprano, Tenor): 'Ich Lebe, Mein Herze, Zu Deinem Ergotzen'
12. Recitative (Tenor): 'Nun Fordre, Moses, Wie Du Willt'
13. Aria (Bass): 'Merke, Mein Herze, Bestandig Nur Dies'
14. Recitative (Soprano): 'Mein Jesus Lebt'
15. Chorale: 'Drum Wir Auch Billig Frohlich Sein'
16. Sinfonia (Reconstruction: Ton Koopman)
17. Aria (Tenor): 'Ich Habe Meine Zuversicht'
18. Recitative (Bass): 'Gott Meint Es Gut Jedermann'
19. Aria (Alto): 'Unerforschlich Ist Die Weise'
20. Recitative (Soprano): 'Die Macht Der Welt Verlieret Sich'
21. Chorale: 'Auf Meinen Lieben Gott Trau Ich In Agnst Und Not'

Tracks:

1. First Part: Aria (Bass): 'Siehe, Ich Will Viel Fischer Aussenden'
2. First Part: Recitative (Tenor): 'Wie Leichtlich Konnte Doch Der Hochste Uns Entbehren'
3. First Part: Aria (Tenor): 'Nein, Nein! Gott Ist Alle Zeit Geflissen'
4. Second Part: Recitative (Tenor): 'Jesus Sprach Zu Simon'
5. Second Part: Arioso (Bass): 'Furchte Dich Nicht'
6. Second Part: Aria (Duet: Soprano, Alto): 'Beruft Gott Selbst'
7. Second Part: Recitative (Soprano): 'Was Kann Dich Denn In Deinem Wandel Schrecken'
8. Second Part: Chorale: 'Sing, Bet Und Geh Auf Gottes Wegen'
9. Chorus: 'Sei Lob Und Ehr Dem Hochsten Gut'
10. Recitative (Bass): 'Es Danken Dir Die Himmelsheer'
11. Aria (Tenor): 'Was Unser Gott Geschaffen Hat'
12. Chorale: 'Ich Rief Dem Herrn In Meiner Not'
13. Recitative (Alto): 'Der Herr Ist Noch Und Nimmer Nicht'
14. Aria (Bass): 'Wenn Trost Und Hulf Ermangeln Muss'
15. Aria (Alto): 'Ich Will Dich All Mein Leben Lang'
16. Recitative (Tenor): 'Ihr, Die Ihr Christi Namen Nennt'
17. Chorale: 'So Kommet Vor Sein Angesicht'
18. Chorus: 'Ihr Tore Zu Zion'
19. Recitative (Soprano): 'Der Huter Israel Entschlaft Noch Schlummert Nicht'
20. Aria (Soprano): 'Gott, Wir Danken Deiner Gute'
21. Recitative (Alto): 'O Leipziger Jerusalem'
22. Aria (Alto): 'Sende Herr, Den Segen Ein'
23. Recitative (Bass): 'Nun, Herr, So Weihe Selbst Das Regiment'
24. Chorus: 'Ihr Tore Zu Zion'

Album Description

The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas with the Amsterdam Baroque conducted by Ton Koopman, originally begun on the now-defunct Erato label, has been revived by Challenge Classics. Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive opus. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Ton Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world, with a particular passion for the Baroque. Their recordings have won numerous awards. The Amsterdam Baroque Choir, founded in 1992, consists mainly of young Dutch professional singers. Born in Zwolle, Holland, in 1944, Ton Koopman decided very early in his musical studies to specialize in the 17th and 18th centuries, using authentic instruments combined with a performing style based on sound scholarship. Begun in 1994, this series was awarded the 1997 Deutsche Schallplattenpreis "Echo Klassik" in Germany. The series will continue to feature the scholarly contributions of Professor Christoph Wolff, one of the world's leading experts on the music of Bach. Each set includes a thick, informative booklet. The cantatas of volume 19 can be divided into three groups. Four works (BWV 72, 88, 129 and 193) belong to the third Leipzig series, lasting from 1725 to 1727; five (BWV 145, 159, 171, 174 and 188) belong to the group known as the Picander cycle of 1728-29, which was not completed or has not survived complete; two works (BWV 51 and 117) belong to the period after 1730, in which Bach composed new church cantatas only sporadically. His first five years as Thomaskantor cost Johann Sebastian Bach unusual effort, as he had undertaken composing church cantatas appointed for each Sunday more or less by himself. He was not contractually obliged to do so, but he adhered quite strictly to this plan at least for two years and loosened it a little for the thrid yearly cycle! , which was spread over two or three years. Even so, Bach never got stuck in a routine, as he was constantly discovering new facets of the canata genre.

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J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22 Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Koopman, Ton | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 20 J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19 J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 18 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 12 ASIN: B000GYI59I Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott' - Sandrine Piau
2. Aria And Chorale (Soprano, Bass): 'Alles, Was Von Gott Geboren/Mit Unser Macht' - Sandrine Piau
3. Recitative (Bass): 'Erwage Doch, Kind Gottes' - Sandrine Piau
4. Aria (Soprano): 'Komm In Mein Herzenshaus' - Sandrine Piau
5. Chorale (T, B): 'Und Wenn Die Welt Voll Teufel War' - Sandrine Piau
6. Recitative (Tenor): 'So Stehe Dann Bei Christi Blutgefarbten Fahne' - Sandrine Piau
7. Aria (Duet: Alto, Tenor): 'Wie Selig Sind Doch Die, Die Gott Im Munde Tragen' - Sandrine Piau
8. Chorale: 'Das Wort, Sie Sollen Lassen Stahn' - Sandrine Piau
9. Kyrie-Chorus - Jorg Durmuller
10. Gloria-Chorus - Jorg Durmuller
11. Gratias Agimus Tibi-Bass - Jorg Durmuller
12. Domine Deus-Soprano, Alto - Jorg Durmuller
13. quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus-Tenor - Jorg Durmuller
14. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus-Tenor - Jorg Durmuller
15. Chorus: 'Freue Dich, Erloste Schar' - Sandrine Piau
16. Recitative (Bass): 'Wir Haben Rast, Und Des Gesetzes Last' - Sandrine Piau
17. Aria (Bass): 'Gelobet Sei Gott, Gelobet Sein Namen' - Sandrine Piau
18. Recitative (Alto): 'Der Herold Kommt Und Meldt Den Konig An' - Sandrine Piau
19. Aria (Alto): 'Kommt, Ihr Angefochtnen Sunder' - Sandrine Piau
20. Chorale: 'Eine Stimme Lasst Sich Horen' - Sandrine Piau
21. Recitative (Bass): 'So Bist Du Denn, Mein Heil, Bedacht' - Sandrine Piau
22. Aria (Bass): 'Ich Will Nun Hassen Und Alles Lassen' - Sandrine Piau
23. Recitative (Soprano): 'Und Ob Wohl Sonst Der Unbestand' - Sandrine Piau
24. Aria (Soprano): 'Eilt, Ihr Stunden, Kommt Herbei' - Sandrine Piau
25. Recitative (Tenor): 'Geduld' - Sandrine Piau
26. Chorus: 'Freue Dich, Geheilgte Schar' - Sandrine Piau

Tracks:

1. Kyrie-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
2. Gloria-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
3. Domine Deus-Bass - Klaus Mertens
4. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi-Soprano - Klaus Mertens
5. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus-Alto - Klaus Mertens
6. Cum Sancto Spiritu-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
7. Kyrie-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
8. Gloria-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
9. Domine Deus-Bass - Klaus Mertens
10. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi-Soprano - Klaus Mertens
11. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus-Alto - Klaus Mertens
12. Cum Sancto Spiritu-Chorus - Klaus Mertens
13. Chorus: Gaudete Omnes Populi - Ton Koopman
14. Chorale: Manebit Verbum Domini - Ton Koopman

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Angenehmes Wiederau, Freue Dich In Deinen Auen' - Christoph Pregardien
2. Recitative (Bass, S, A, T): 'So Ziehen Wir In Diesem Hause' - Christoph Pregardien
3. Aria (Bass): 'Willkommen Im Heil, Willkommen In Freuden' - Christoph Pregardien
4. Recitative (Alto): 'Da Heute Dir, Gepriesner Hennikke' - Christoph Pregardien
5. Aria (Alto): 'Was die Seele Kann Ergotzen' - Christoph Pregardien
6. Recitative (Bass): 'Und Wie Ich Jederzeit Bedacht' - Christoph Pregardien
7. Aria (Bass): 'Ich Will Dich Halten Und Mit Dir Walten' - Christoph Pregardien
8. Recitative (Soprano): 'Und Obwohl Sonst Der Unbestand' - Christoph Pregardien
9. Aria (Soprano): 'Eilt, Ihr Stunden, Wie Ihr Wollt' - Christoph Pregardien
10. Recitative (Tenor): 'So Recht! Ihr Seid Mir Werte Gaste' - Christoph Pregardien
11. Aria (Tenor): 'So Wie Ich Die Tropfen Zolle' - Christoph Pregardien
12. Recitative (S, A, B): 'Drum, Angenehmes Wiederau' - Christoph Pregardien
13. Chorus: 'Angenehmes Wiederau, Prange Nun In Deinen Auen!' - Christoph Pregardien
14. Kyrie-Chorus - Jorg Durmuller
15. Gloria-Chorus - Jorg Durmuller
16. Gratias Agimus Tibi-Bass - Jorg Durmuller
17. Domine Fili Unigenite-Alto - Jorg Durmuller
18. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi-Tenor - Jorg Durmuller
19. Cum Sancto Spiritu-Chorus - Jorg Durmuller

Album Description

This twenty-second--and final--volume of cantata recordings contains two of Bach's latest cantatas (BWV 30 and 80), including the secular model for BWV 30 and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's arrangement of two movements from BWV 80 dating from after 1750. Also included are the four Kyrie-Gloria masses of the late 1730s; they are very closely associated with the cantata repertoire of the 1720s. These masses are based on selected movements of cantatas dating from the period 1723-26; after an interval of ten or so years Bach reworked them, in most cases very thoroughly. Maestro Ton Koopman was awarded the 2006 Bach Medal by the city of Leipzig on June 5, 2006, the final day of this year's annual Leipzig Bach Festival. The award honors the significant contribution of the sixty-one-year-old Dutchman to Bach performance and scholarship. Koopman performed at the festival, which is run in conjunction with the Bach-Leipzig Archive, with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. Born in 1965, French contralto Nathalie Stutzmann made her debut in Paris at the age of twenty singing Bach, and since then her dark-grained, expressive singing has brought her to the forefront of her vocal category. The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas with the Amsterdam Baroque conducted by Ton Koopman, originally begun on the now-defunct Erato label, has been revived by Challenge Classics. Koopman and his choir & orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive opus. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Ton Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world with a particular passion for the Baroque. Their recordings have won numerous awards. The Amsterdam Baroque Choir, founded in 1992, consists mainly of young Dutch professional singers. Born in Zwolle, Holland in 1944, Ton Koopman decided very early in his musical studies to specialize in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, using authentic instruments combined with a performing style based on sound scholarship. Koopman's extensive activities as a soloist and conductor have been recorded on a large number of LPs and CDs for labels including Erato, Teldec, Philips, and Deutsche Grammophon. Begun in 1994, this series was called "the recording project of the nineties" by The Guardian in England, and was awarded 1997's Deutsche Schallplattenpreis "Echo Klassik" in Germany. The series continues to feature the scholarly contributions of Professor Christoph Wolff, one of the world's leading experts on the music of Bach. Includes illustrated booklet with extensive documentation and complete texts of the cantatas in German, English and French.

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Bach: Mass in B minor Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Mottetti Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom) ASIN: B000HXDS0O Release Date: 2007-02-13

Tracks:

1. Kyrie Eleison
2. Christie Eleison
3. Kyrie Elesion
4. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
5. Et In Terra Pax Hominibus Bonae Volunatis
6. Laudamus Te
7. Gratias Agimus Tibi
8. Domine Deus
9. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
10. Qui Sedes Ad Desteram Patris
11. Cum Sancto Spiritu
12. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus

Tracks:

1. Credo In Unum Deum
2. Patrem Omnipotentem
3. Et In Unum Dominum
4. Et Incarnatus Est
5. Crucifixus
6. Et Resurrexit
7. Et In Spiritum Sanctum Dominum
8. Confiteor
9. Et Expecto
10. Sanctus
11. Osanna
12. Benedictus
13. Osanna
14. Agnus Dei
15. Dona Nobis Pacem

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J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 17 Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Koopman, Ton | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 18 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 16 J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19 Bach: Complete Cantatas, Vol. 14 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 15 ASIN: B0007M8HYC Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia - Ton Koopman
2. Arioso: 'Gott Soll Allein Mein Herze Haben' - Ton Koopman
3. Aria: 'Gott Soll Allein Mein Herze Haben' - Ton Koopman
4. Recitative: 'Was Ist Die Liebe Gottes?' - Ton Koopman
5. Aria: 'Stirb In Mir, Welt' - Ton Koopman
6. Recitative: 'Doch Meint Es Auch Dabei' - Ton Koopman
7. Choral: 'Du Susse Liebe, Schenk Uns Deine Gunst' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
8. Aria: 'Liebster Jesu, Mein Verlangen' - Johannette Zomer
9. Recitative: 'Was Ists, Dass Du Mich Gesuchet?' - Klaus Mertens
10. Aria: 'Hier In Meines Vaters Statte' - Klaus Mertens
11. Recitative: 'Ach! Heiliger Und Grosser Gott' - Klaus Mertens
12. Aria: 'Nun Verschwinden Alle Plagen' - Klaus Mertens
13. Choral: 'Mein Gott, Offne Mir Die Pforten' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
14. Chorale And Aria: 'Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid' - Klaus Mertens
15. Recitative: 'Verfolgt Dich Gleich Die Arge Welt' - Klaus Mertens
16. Aria: 'Ich Bin Vergnugt In Meinem Leiden' - Johannette Zomer
17. Recitative: 'Kann Es Die Welt Nicht Lassen' - Johannette Zomer
18. Chorale And Aria: 'Ich Hab Fur Mir Ein Schwere Reis' - Klaus Mertens
19. Aria: 'Ich Bin Vergnugt Mit Meinem Glucke' - Sandrine Piau
20. Recitative: 'Gott Ist Mir Ja Nichts Schuldig' - Sandrine Piau
21. Aria: 'Ich Esse Mit Freuden Mein Weniges Brot' - Sandrine Piau
22. Recitative: 'Im Schweisse Meine Angesichts' - Sandrine Piau
23. Choral: 'Ich Leb Indes Dir Vergnuget - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Es Erhub Sich Ein Streit' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
2. Recitative: 'Gottlob! Der Drache Liegt' - Klaus Mertens
3. Aria: 'Gott Schickt Uns Mahanaim Zu' - Sandrine Piau
4. Recitative: 'Was Ist Der Schnode Mensch' - Jorg Durmuller
5. Aria: 'Bleibt, Ihr Engel, Bleibt Bei Mir' - Jorg Durmuller
6. Recitative: 'Lasst Uns Das Angesicht' - Sandrine Piau
7. Chorale: 'Lass Dein Engel Mit Mir Fahren' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
8. Aria: 'Meine Seufzer, Meine Tranen' - Paul Agnew
9. Recitative: 'Mein Liebster Gott Lasst Mich Annoch' - Bogna Bartosz
10. Chorale: 'Derr Gott, Der Mir Hat Versprochen' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
11. Recitative: 'Mein Kummer Nimmet Zu' - Sandrine Piau
12. Aria: 'Achzen Und Erbarmlich Weinen' - Klaus Mertens
13. Chorale: 'So Sei Nun, Seele, Deine' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
14. 'Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen' - Klaus Mertens
15. Recitative: 'Mein Wandel Auf Der Welt' - Klaus Mertens
16. Aria: 'Endlich Wird Mein Joch' - Klaus Mertens
17. Recitative And Arioso: 'Ich Stehe Fertig Und Bereit' - Klaus Mertens
18. Chorale: 'Komm, O Tod, Du Schlafes Bruder' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia - Ton Koopman
2. Aria: 'Geist Und Seele Wird Verwirret' - Nathalie Stutzmann
3. Recitative: 'Ich Wundre Mich' - Nathalie Stutzmann
4. Aria: 'Gott Hat Alles Wohlgemacht' - Nathalie Stutzmann
5. Sinfonia - Ton Koopman
6. Recitative: 'Ach, Starker Gott, Lass Mich Doch Dieses Stets Bedenken' - Nathalie Stutzmann
7. Aria: 'Ich Wunsche Nur Bei Gott Leben' - Nathalie Stutzmann
8. Chorus: 'Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
9. Recitative: 'Es Muss Die Ganze Welt' - Bogna Bartosz
10. Aria: 'Herr, Deine Gute Reicht' - Sandrine Piau
11. Recitative: 'Einer Aber Unter Ihnen' - Christoph Pregardien
12. Aria: 'Welch Ubermass Der Gute Schenkst Du Mir!' - Christoph Pregardien
13. Recitative: 'Sieh Meinen Willen An' - Klaus Mertens
14. Chorale: 'Wie Sich Ein Vatr Erbarmet' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir
15. Aria: 'Selig Ist Der Mann' - Klaus Mertens
16. Recitative: 'Ach! Dieser Susse Trost!' - Sybilla Rubens
17. Aria: 'Ich Wunschte Mir Den Tod' - Sybilla Rubens
18. Recitative: 'Ich Reiche Dir Die Hand' - Klaus Mertens
19. Aria: 'Ja, Ich Kann Die Feinde Schlagen' - Klaus Mertens
20. Recitative: 'In Meinem Schoss Liegt Ruh' Und Leben' - Klaus Mertens
21. Aria: 'Ich Ende Behende Mein Irdisches Leben' - Sybilla Rubens
22. Chorale: 'Richte Dich, Liebste, Nach Meinem Gefallen Und Glaube' - he Amsterdam Baroque Choir

Average customer rating: Valuable Rendition

Bach: Mass in B minor [SACD] Manufacturer: Channel Classics Nl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: St. John Passion, BWV 245 [Hybrid SACD] Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3; Poulenc: Organ Concerto; Barber: Toccata Festiva J. S. Bach: Motets [Hybrid SACD] Bach: Saint Matthew Passion Russian Violin Concertos [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B000N4S8PM Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Valuable Rendition.......2007-07-12

Thoroughly enjoyed this interpretation of the Mass in B Minor by the Netherlands Bach Society. It is fresh and exciting. I do recommend it.

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Bach: Notenbuchlein fur Anna Magdalena Bach , Zomer , and Belder Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: George Frideric Handel: Coronation Anthems Classical Evolution: Organ Works Haydn: Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze (Oratorio Version) Classical Evolutions: Famous Overtures Classical Evolution: Rite of Spring ASIN: B000KHYO82 Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Menuet, BWV Anhang 113
2. Menuet, BWV Anh. 114
3. Menuet, BWV Anh. 115
4. Rondeau, Les Bergeries, BWV Anh. 183
5. Menuet, BWV Anh. 116
6. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 117
7. Menuet, BWV Anh. 118
8. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 119
9. Choral: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lassst Walten, BWV 691
10. Gib Dich Zufrieden Und Sei Stille, BWV510
11. Gib Dich Zufrieden Und Sei Stille, BWV511
12. Gib Dich Zufrieden Und Sei Stille, BWV512
13. Menuet, BWV Anh. 120
14. Menuet, BWV Anh. 121
15. Marche, BWV Anh. 122
16. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 123
17. Marche, BWV Anh. 124
18. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 125
19. Aria: So Oft Ich Meine Tobackspfeife, BWV515a
20. Menuet, Fait Par Mons. Bohm
21. Musette, BWV Anh. 126
22. Musette, BWV Anh. 127
23. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 128
24. Bist Du Bei Mir, BWV508
25. Aria, BWV988
26. Solo Per Il Cembalo, BWV Anh. 129
27. Polonaise, BWV Anh. 130
28. Praludium, BWV846
29. Without Title, BWV Anh.131
30. Aria: Warum Betrubst Du Dich, BWV516
31. Rezitativ Un Arie: Ich Habe Genug, BWV82
32. Schaff's Mit Mir, Gott, BWV514
33. Menuet, BWV Anh. 132
34. Aria Di Giovannini, BWV518
35. Choral: Dir, Dir, Jehova, Will Ich Singen, BWV299
36. Wie Woh Ist Mir, O Freund Der Seelen, BWV517
37. Aria: Gedenke Doch, Mein Geist, BWV509
38. O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort, BWV513

Average customer rating: Buxtehude's Complete Vocal Works--A Superb Start a voice teacher and early music fan

Ton Koopman Dieterich Buxtehude (Opera Omnia 2) (2cd- set) Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Buxtehude: Opera Omnia I Handel: Fernando Schütz: Passions; Resurrection History; Dialogues [Box Set] J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22 Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley ASIN: B000J0SUVC Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. 1. Sonata
2. 2. Aria (Tutti): Wacht! Euch Zum Streit Gefasset Macht
3. 3. Der Geitz: Sagt, Schwestern, Ob Nicht Meine Macht
4. 4. Die Leichtfertigkeit: Nein, Narrin, Wer Meine Wolluste Erkennet
5. 5. Die Hoffarth: Ihr Schnoden Erdenkinder Schweigt
6. 6. Der Geitz: Ein Blitzen Ist Mein Schoner Blick
7. 7. Die Leichtfertigkeit: Ich Kann Ja Die Heiligsten Seelen Entdieben
8. 8. Die Haffarth Aria: Der Hoffarth Ausgedehnter Dunst
9. 9. Lasst Uns Unsre Kunst Verbrudern
10. 10. Aris (Tutti): Ach! Wache Auf! Deutsches Reich Was Wiltu Schlafen?
11. 11. Aria: Ich Fuhre Con Unten Nach Oben
12. 12. Die Gottliche Stimm: Lasst Euch Miemand Verfuhren Mit Vergeblichen Worten
13. 13. Aria: Ei, Wir Mussen Mit Stoltzieren Und Bravieren
14. 14. Die Gottliche Stimm: Ich Schwor Bei Hern Nicht Mehr
15. 15. (Choral) (Tutti): Man Fragt Nach Gott Dem Herrn Nicht Mehr
16. 16. Die Armen Bettel-Vetteln Immer Betteln
17. Die Gottliche Stimm: Darum, Dass Die Tochter Zion Stoltz Sind
18. Aria (Tutti): O! Der Rasenheit!
19. 19. Sonata
20. 20. Aria (Tutti): Horet, Die Ihr Reich Wollt Werden
21. 21. Solo: Wohl Dem Menschen, Der Weisheit Findet
22. 22. Aria: Suchet, Sucht, O Ihr Menschen
23. 23. Aria: Geld! Geld! Sonst Ist Nichtes In Der Welt
24. 24. Aria: Halt, Halte Doch, Wie Laufestu So Hellig Dich
25. 25. Soso: Wie Gar Nichts Sind Alle Menschen, Die Doch So Sicher Leben!
26. 26. Suchet Den Herrn, So Wird Ihr Leben.
27. 27. Aria: Aus Eden Zu Viel Toden Sind Leider Wir Gejagt
28. 28. Solo: Ich Liede, Die Mich Lieben
29. 29. Aria: Ja, Dieses Ist Das Land
30. 30. Solo: Ich Liebe, Die Mich lieben
31. 31. Aria: O Tausendmal Selige, Frolige Stunden!
32. 32. (Chroal) (Tutti) Ei, Mein Perle! Du Werte Krohn
33. 33. Aria: Doch Noch Nicht Satt
34. 34. Solo: Der Herr Ist Mein Theil, Spricht Meine Seel
35. 35. Stromenti
36. 36. (Choral) (Tutti): Jesu, Mein Freund, Mein Ehr Und Ruhm
37. 37. Stromenti
38. 38. Aria: Mein Jesus, Mein Leben Und Heil!
39. 39. Solo: Liebe Seele, Du Hast Einen Grossen Vorrath Auf Viel Jahr
40. 40. Solo: Du Narr! Diese Nacht Wird Man Deine Seele Von Dir Fordern
41. 41. Aria: O Weh! O Wort, Das Eh Todtet Als Der Todt
42. 42. Tutti: O Todt! Wie Bitter Bistu
43. 43. Stromenti
44. 44. Aria: Freu Dich Sehr, O Meine Seele
45. 45. (Choral) (Tutti): Hertzlich Lieb Hab Ich Dich, O Herr

Tracks:

1. 46. Aria (Tutti): Weg Mit Allen Irdschen Schatzen
2. 47. Sonata
3. 48. Aria (Tutti): Freude! Lufft! Wind! Dampff! Kampff! Wasser! Schnee!
4. 49. Solo: Wohlan Alle, Die Ihr Durstig Seid
5. 50. Aria: Kommet Schafflein, Kommet Her
6. 51. Solo: Das Ist Meine Freude, Dass Ich Mich Zu Gott Halte
7. 52. Aria: O Frolige Zeit
8. 53. Solo: Die Ihr Euch Weit Von Bosen Tagen Achtet
9. 54. Aria: Ich Kann Nicht Mehr
10. 55. Aria: Sehet Doch Des Satans Sklaven
11. 56. Solo: Wacht Auf, Ihr Trunkenen
12. 57. Aria: Susser Jesu, Jesu Du, Meine Ruh
13. 58. (Choral) (Tutti) Geuss Sehr Tief In Mein Hertz Hinein
14. 59. Stromenti
15. 60. Aria: Mag Dieser Nicht Werden
16. 61. Solo: Lasset Euch Nicht Verfuhren
17. 62. Aria: Nicht Mit Staub Will Ich Meine Seel Ergetzen
18. 63. (Choral) (Tutti): Herr Gott Vater, Mein Starcker Held
19. Sonata
20. 64. Solo: Der Gottlose Wird Nicht Bestehn!
21. 65. Aria: Menschenkind! Ach Nicht So Blind
22. 66. Solo: Weg, Sterben, Weg, Traurige Todesgedanken
23. 67. Ihr Frevler, Verruchte, Verfluchete Hunde
24. 68. Solo: Draussen Sind Die Hunde
25. 69. Aria: O Chreckliches Schrecken! O Weh!
26. 70. Solo: Die Gottlosen Werden Plotzlich Zunichte
27. 71. (Tutti): Schau, Torichter, Schaue, Verwegener
28. 72. Aria: O Der Grossen Bangigkeit
29. 73. Stirb, Rasender, Stirb!
30. 74. Solo: Weh Euch, Die Ihr Voll Seid, Denn Ihr Werdet Hungern!
31. 75. (Choral) (Tutti): Wie Bin Ich Doch So Hertzlich Froh
32. 76. Solo: Ich Will Zu Euch Kommen Und Euch Zu Mir Nehmen
33. 77. Aria: Schafflein, Komm Nur, Hier Sind Wunden
34. 78. (Tutti): Israel, Ziehet Hin Zu Seiner Ruhe
35. 79. Violini
36. 80. (Choral) (Tutti): Mit Fried Und Freund Ich Fahr Dahin
37. 81. Stromenti
38. 82. Schluss Aria (Tutti): Menschen-Kinder, Schnappet Nach Dem Schatten Nicht

Album Description

Dieterich (born Diderik) Buxtehude (ca. 1637-1707) was a Danish-born organist and composer of the German Baroque; he was organist at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck most of his life. Regarded at one time as mostly an "influence" on later composers, including Bach, Handel, and Telemann, Buxtehude has risen steadily in modern estimation and is now considered the most important German composer between Schütz and Bach. This two-CD set continues an exciting edition on Challenge Classics of the complete works of Buxtehude performed by Ton Koopman and colleagues. All of Buxtehude's oratorios were thought lost, and this is the first recording of the reconstructed original version of one of them, based on a manuscript in Uppsala, Sweden. Dutch harpsichordist, organist, conductor, and scholar Ton Koopman is universally acknowledged as one of today's pre-eminent Early Music performers, sitting very near the top of a crowded field.

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Buxtehude's Complete Vocal Works--A Superb Start.......2007-06-06

Ton Koopman, the Dutch early music specialist, has previously recorded several excellent discs of Buxtehude's cantatas on Erato/Warner. Now he is embarking on the first-ever set of all of Buxtehude's works ("Opera Omnia" in Latin) on the Challenge label. This recording of the oratorio "The Last Judgment" is the second volume in the series and the first volume of vocal works. As would be expected, it's a superb start to the project.

Interestingly, Koopman has chosen to commence his series with a work that may not have been written by Buxtehude. This piece is included among other doubtful works in the appendix to the catalog of Buxtehude's works (BuxWV Anh. 3). Nonetheless, Kerala Snyder--the leading Buxtehude scholar--believes that it was the work that Buxtehude presented at his famous Abendmusiken (evening concerts) in Lubeck in 1682. Koopman says that he sees "no room for doubt" of the work's authenticity.

One reason for questioning Buxtehude's authorship of the piece is the abundance of simple, strophic arias. The recent discovery of Bach's 12-strophe aria "Alles mit Gott" demonstrates, however, that even the great Johann Sebastian made use of this form, which was more accessible to listeners than elaborate contrapuntal works. And, of course, it was the young Bach who made the famous 250-mile pilgrimage on foot from Arnstadt to Lubeck to meet Buxtehude and hear his Abendmusik of 1705.

If you already know and love Buxtehude, Koopman and his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra hardly need a recommendation. This recording represents an important addition to the Buxtehude discography, and it could not be bettered in any significant respect.

If you're not familiar with Buxtehude, I urge you to get acquainted, although I would probably start with some pieces that are clearly authentic and more immediately appealing. One such possibility is Emma Kirkby's recording of solo vocal music, recently re-released on Naxos. Another is the reconstruction of an Abendmusik--a program of varied works for organ, voices, and instruments--by the Goteborg Baroque Arts Ensemble on Intim Musik.

Paul N. Van de Water

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-05-02

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)was one of the most prolific composers of his time, his scope including liturgical music, cantatas and oratorical works for services and concerts,solo arias and organ preludes, fugues, toccatas, chorale variations and fantasias, and chamber music including nineteem keyboard suites. Though it is arguable that Buxtehude was Bach's greatest precursor, it would be foolish to think of his vast output merely as a preparation for Bach. Buxtehude's music deserves to stand at the summit of his age in its own right.
Tom Koopman's new edition of "Das jungste Gericht" (The Last Judgement) is strictly faithful to the sources and preserves the three-part division of the Oratorio.
In Act 1 of "Wacht! Euch zum Streit gefasset macht" the singing roles are assigned to the allegorical figures Greed,Heedlessness and Pride(three sopranos) and to the Voice of God (bass); in Acts II and III the solo voices are not assigned to any specific roles and show signs of inconsistency in this regard. The choir,which sings frequently, is 5-voice throughout. The instruments are limited to strings and continuo.
This is definately operatic in nature with some very dramatic moments. The performance is up-beat and never dull, and very well executed!!! As one might expect from Koopman. IN fact it's all outstanding vocally and instrumentally. The 3 sopranos had clear, clean voices with a truly lovely tone quality. The tenor and bass sang skillfully and very dramatically in many of their renditions. Robin Blaze, countertenor, handled his part with expertise, good diction and a 'pretty' sound. I would have liked to hear a little more drama from him, but that's not his style. This is the kind of music that Andreas Scholl does well because of his knowledge of German; he gets all the nuances as only a 'native' can do. Just my opinion. I actually am thrilled with this recording!!!If you are an early music lover, you would be also.

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J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 18 Zomer , Piau , Rubens , Bartosz , and Koopman Manufacturer: Challenge Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Koopman, Ton | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 20 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 17 Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 21 J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 16 ASIN: B0009PLPKK Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Aria: 'Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht'
2. Recitative: 'Ich Habe Wider Gott Gehandelt'
3. Aria: 'Erbarme Dich! Lab Die Tranen Dich Erweichen'
4. Recitative: 'Erbarme Dich! Jedoch Nun Trost Ich Mich'
5. Chorale: 'Bin Ich Gleich Von Dir Gewichen'
6. Chorus: 'Wer Sich Selbst Erhohet'
7. Aria: 'Wer Ein Wahrer Christ Will Heiben'
8. Recitative: 'Der Mensch Ist Kot, Staub, Asch, Und Erde'
9. Aria: 'Jesu, Beuge Doch Meiin Herze'
10. Chorale: 'Der Zeitlichen Ehrn Will Ich Gern Entbehrn'
11. Aria: 'Ich Lasse Dicht Nicht'
12. Aria: 'Ich Halte Meinen Jesum Feste'
13. Recitative: 'Mein Lieber Jesu Du'
14. Aria And Recitative: 'Ja, Ja, Ich Halte Jesum Feste'
15. Chorale: 'Meinen Jesum Lab Ich Nicht'
16. Chorus: 'Es Ist Dir Gesagt, Mensch, Was Gut Ist'
17. Recitative: 'Der Hochste Labt Mich Seinen Willen Wissen'
18. Aria: 'Weib Ich Gottes Rechte'
19. Arioso: 'Es Werden Viele Zu Mir Sagen'
20. Aria: 'Wer Gott Bekennt Aus Wahrem Herzensgrund'
21. Recitative: 'So Wird Denn Herz Und Mund'
22. Chorale: 'Gib, Dab Ich Tu Mit Fleib'
23. Aria: 'Wer Ein Wahrer Christ Will Heiben'

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia
2. Recitiatiave: 'Falsche Welt, Dir Trau Ich Nicht'
3. Aria: 'Immerhin, Wenn Ich Gleich Verstoben Bin'
4. Recitative: 'Gott Ist Getreu!'
5. Aria: 'Ich Halt Es Mit Dem Lieben Gott'
6. Chorale: 'In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr'
7. Chorus: 'Es Wartet Alles Auf Dich'
8. Recitative: 'Was Kreaturen Halt Das Grobe Rund Der Welt!'
9. Aria: 'Du Herr, Du Kronst Allein Das Jahr Mit Deinem Gut'
10. Aria: 'Darum Sollt Iht Nicht Sorgen'
11. Aria: 'Gott Versorget Alles Leben'
12. Recitative: 'Halt Ich Nur Fest An Ihm'
13. Chorale: 'Gott Hat Die Erde Zugericht'
14. Aria: 'Suber Trost, Mein Jesus Kommt'
15. Recitative: 'Erfreue Dich, Mein Herz'
16. Aria: 'In Jesu Demut Kann Ich Trost'
17. Recitative: 'Du Teurer Gottessohn'
18. Chorale: 'Heut' Schleubt Er Wieder Auf Die Tur'
19. Chorus: 'Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan'
20. Recitative: 'Ach Gott! Wenn Wirst Du Mich Einmal'
21. Aria: 'Hort, Ihr Augen, Auf Zu Weinen'
22. Recitative: 'Gott Hat Ein Herz, Das Des Erbarmens Uberflub'
23. Aria: 'Meinen Jesum Lab Ich Nicht'

Tracks:

1. Chorus: 'Lobe Den Herren, Den Machtigen Konig Der Ehren'
2. Aria: 'Lobe Den Herren, Der Alles So Herrlich Regieret'
3. Aria: 'Lobe Den Herren, Der Kunstlich Und Fein'
4. Aria: 'Lobe Den Herren, Der Deinen Stand Sichtbar Gesegnet'
5. Chorale: 'Lobe Den Herren, Was In Mir Ist, Lobe Den Namen'
6. Aria: 'Ihr, Die Ihir Euch Von Christo Nennet'
7. Recitative: 'Wir Horen Zwar, Was Selbst Die Liebe Spricht'
8. Aria: 'Nur Durch Lieb Und Durch Erbarmen'
9. Recitative: 'Ach, Schmelze Doch Durch Deinen Liebesstrahl'
10. Aria: 'Handen, Die Sich Nicht Verschlieben'
11. Chorale: 'Ertot Uns Durch Dein Gute'
12. Chorus: 'Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor'
13. Chorale: 'Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland'
14. Aria: 'Die Liebe Zieht Mit Sanften Schritten'
15. Chorale: 'Zwingt Die Saiten In Cythara'
16. Aria: 'Wilkommen Werter Schatz'
17. Chorale: 'Der Du Bist Dem Vater Gleich'
18. Aria: 'Auch Mit Gedampften, Schwachen Stimmen'
19. Chorale: 'Lob Sei Gott Dem Vater, Ton'

Album Description

The latest volume in the acclaimed re-packaging of the complete Bach Cantata series on Challenge Classics, which has now reached Vol. 18! Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive opus. The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas with The Amsterdam Baroque conducted by Ton Koopman, originally begun on the now-defunct Erato label, has been revived by Challenge Classics. Born in Zwolle, Holland, in 1944, Ton Koopman decided very early in his musical studies to specialize in the 17th and 18th centuries, using authentic instruments combined with a performing style based on sound scholarship. Koopman's extensive activities as a soloist and conductor have been recorded on a large number of LPs and CDs for labels including Erato, Teldec, Philips and Deutsche Grammophon. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Ton Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world with a particular passion for the Baroque. Their recordings have won numerous awards. Founded in 1992, the Amsterdam Baroque Choir consists mainly of young Dutch professional singers. Begun in 1994, this series was called "the recording project of the nineties" by The Guardian, and was awarded the 1997 Deutsche Schallplattenpreis "Echo Klassik" in Germany. The series will continue to feature the scholarly contributions of Professor Christoph Wolff, one of the world's leading experts on the music of Bach.

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Michael Haydn: Requiem; Symphonies P9 & P16 Manufacturer: MD&G Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Michael Haydn | Haydn, Michael | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Michael Haydn: Requiem; Missa in Honorem Sanctae Ursulae ASIN: B0001Y1JSW Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Requiem Aeternam
2. Dies Irae
3. Domine Jesu Christe
4. Cersus: Hostias
5. Sanctus
6. Benedictus
7. Agnus Dei
8. Cum Sanctis Tuis
9. Requiem
10. Allegro Con Spirito
11. Andante Sostenuto
12. Finale, Allegro Molto
13. Allegro Assai
14. Andantino
15. Manuet
16. Finale. Allegro

International Music:

1. 20 Super Sucessos [Import]
2. A Forca Que Nunca Seca [Import]
3. Adesso: Live San Remo 1999 [Live] [Import]
4. Alegria Geral V.3 [Import]
5. Amanajé [Import]
6. Anahi [Import]
7. Anormaal Nederlands Peil [Import]
8. As Historias Sao Iguais [Import]
9. Avarandado [Import]
10. Bailao Bom D+, Vol. 5 [Import]

International Music

International Music