J.S. Bach - Christ lag in Todesbanden (Cantatas BWV 04, 150, 196) [1995]

01. [BWV 04] - I. Sinfonia
02. [BWV 04] - II. Versus I - Christ lag in Todesbanden
03. [BWV 04] - III. Versus II - Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt
04. [BWV 04] - IV. Versus III - Jesu Christus, Gottes Sohn
05. [BWV 04] - V. Versus IV - Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg
06. [BWV 04] - VI. Versus V - Hier ist das rechte Osterlamm
07. [BWV 04] - VII. Versus VI - So feiern wir das hohe Fest
08. [BWV 04] - VIII. Versus VII - Wir essen und leben wohl
09. [BWV 150] - I. Sinfonia
10. [BWV 150] - II. Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich
11. [BWV 150] - III. Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnugt
12. [BWV 150] - IV. Leite mich in deiner Warheit
13. [BWV 150] - V. Zedern mussen von den Winden
14. [BWV 150] - VI. Meine Augen sehen stets zu dem Herrn
15. [BWV 150] - VII. Meine Tage in dem Leide
16. [BWV 196] - I. Sinfonia
17. [BWV 196] - II. Der Herr denket an uns
18. [BWV 196] - III. Er segnet, die den Herrn furchten
19. [BWV 196] - IV. Der Herr segne euch
20. [BWV 196] - V. Ihr seid die Gesegneten des Herrn


Koki Katano - tenor
Akira Tachikawa - countertenor
Peter Kooy - bass
Yumiko Kurisu – soprano

Bach Collegium Japan
Masaaki Suzuki – conductor, 1995

This CD is a stunningly beautiful beginning to what promises to be a very special traversal of the complete Bach cantata repertoire. Bach is the most spiritual of the best-known composers, and, together with the masses and motets, the cantatas are Bach's most spiritual pieces. Suzuki has assembled an awesome cast of performers. The soloists on this CD are more than adequate, and the male solos are sung with exceptional beauty. These three cantatas barely scratch the surface of the repertoire, but they present Suzuki with the opportunity to showcase the capabilities of his team. His interpretations properly capture the solemnity of BWV#4, an early Bach piece on the theme "Christ lag in Todesbanden". Suzuki is careful to let the complexity and beauty of the music overwhelm us, and not present an overinflated sound. If I could put two words to the effect, I would call the sound "lean" but "vibrant". Suzuki is to Bach cantatas what champagne is to wine. I have enjoyed the Koopman set so far also, but I prefer the spirituality that Suzuki brings to this music. This first volume is really extraordinary. --- Zechristof "zechristof" (Antonito CO United States)

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