Phoebus & Pan • Cantates BWV 201, 205, 213
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René Jacobs conducts the Berlin Academy for Early Music and RIAS Chamber Choir in this two-disc exploration of Bach's secular cantatas BWV 201, 205, and 213. Recorded in 1996, these works showcase Bach at his most playful—witty, virtuosic, and full of character. The instrumentation varies across the pieces, featuring period-appropriate strings, winds, and harpsichord, creating a transparent yet rich soundworld. Jacobs' historically informed approach brings clarity to the counterpoint and allows the texts to shine through. These cantatas reveal a different side of Bach from the familiar sacred works: faster-paced, secular in subject matter, yet equally sophisticated in construction.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Baroque, Cantata, Choral |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | CD1 is VG+, CD2 is NM. Sleeve is NM. |
| Label | Harmonia Mundi France |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Cantates Profanes / Secular Cantatas / Weltliche Kantaten
I. "Geschwinde Ihr Wirbelnden Winde", BWV 201 (Der Streit Zwischen Phoebus Und Pan) 48:58
II. "Zerreißet, Zersprenget, Zertrümmert Die Gruft", BWV 205 (Der Zufriedengestellte Äolus) 38:16
III. "Laßt Uns Sorgen, Laßt Uns Wachen", BWV 213 (Hercules Auf Dem Scheidewege) 47:02
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