Description
This is the eighth release in ATMA's project to record the sacred cantatas of J.S. Bach in conjunction with Festival Montréal Baroque. This cycle is performed in keeping with the latest scholarship on Bach's own performances, with the chorus sections sung by the four soloists, one voice per part.
Scandalized by the abuses of the Catholic clergy, on 31st October, 1517, the Augustinian monk Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg. The document condemned the selling of indulgences, advocated radical reforms, and set out his doctrine of justification by faith alone.
Every October 31 since the early 16th century, Lutheran communities have celebrated the Feast of the Reformation. In his role as cantor at the Saint Thomas church in Leipzig, Bach wrote two cantatas to be sung for the occasion: the first version of BWV 80, likely composed in 1723, and two years later BWV 79. Cantata BWV 76 was written for the second Sunday after Trinity, and the second part was offered to the church of Saint Paul for its Reformation celebrations in 1724, 1729, 1740, and 1745.
Montreal Baroque brings together some of Montreal's finest early music performers. The ensemble was created especially for the Montreal Baroque Festival, which has been held in June since 2003 in Old Montreal, with performance venues in churches, factories, and a warehouse that actually date back to the Baroque era. An initiative of cellist and gambist Susie Napper, the Festival offers a unique opportunity to hear music of the 17th and 18th centuries, performed by Canadian and international celebrities, in appropriate and unusual settings. In addition, educational activities seek to encourage current and future audiences to discover the many beauties of early music.
Helene Brunet - Soprano Michael Taylor - Countertenor Philippe Gagne - Tenor Jesse Blumberg - Baritone Montreal Baroque Susie Napper
Track Listing
Bach: Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - I. Choeur: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - II. Recitatif: So lasst sich Gott nicht unbezeuget!
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - III. Aria: Hort, ihr Volker, Gottes Stimme
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - IV. Recitatif: Wer aber hort
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - V. Aria: Fahr hin, abgottische Zunft!
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - VI. Recitatif: Du hast uns, Herr, von allen Strassen
Premiere partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - VII. Choral: Es woll uns Gott genadig sein
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - VIII. Sinfonia (adagio-vivace)
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - IX. Recitatif: Gott segne noch die treue Schar
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - X. Aria: Hasse nur, hasse mich recht
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - XI. Recitatif: Ich fuhle schon im Geist
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - XII. Aria: Liebt, ihr Christen, in der Tat!
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - XIII. Recitatif: So soll die Christenheit
Seconde partie: Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 - XIV. Choral: Es danke, Gott, und lobe dich
Bach: Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - I. Choeur: Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild
Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - II. Aria: Gott ist unser Sonn und Schild!
Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - III. Choral: Nun danket alle Gott
Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - IV. Recitatif: Gottlob! Wir wissen den rechten Weg
Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - V. Aria (duo): Gott, ach Gott, verlass die Deinen
Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 - VI. Choral: Erhalt uns in der Wahrheit
Bach: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - I. Choeur: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - II. Aria: Alles, was von Gott geboren
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - III. Recitatif: Erwage doch, Kind Gottes, die so grosse Liebe
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - IV. Aria: Komm in mein Herzenshaus
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - V. Choral: Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel war
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - VI. Recitatif: So stehe dann bei Christi blutgefarbten Fahne
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - VII. Aria: Wie selig sind doch die, die Gott im Munde tragen
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 - VIII. Choral: Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn
Details
- Genre: Classical
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Barcode: 722056240727
- Release Date: July 20, 2018
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