Cantatas BWV 51, 82a & 199
This is a recording of three Bach sacred cantatas performed by one of the finest sopranos of our time. Natalie Dessay, renowned for her virtuosity and interpretive depth, teams up with Emmanuelle Haïm and Le Concert D'Astrée, an ensemble dedicated to historically informed performance of Baroque music. These cantatas showcase Bach at his most intimate and expressive, with the soprano voice at the center of intricate orchestrations. Dessay brings remarkable clarity and emotional directness to the complex arias and recitatives. The playing is crisp and transparent, letting you hear every detail of Bach's compositional genius. If you're looking for a fresh take on Bach's vocal works that respects both historical practice and modern interpretive sensibility, this 2008 recording hits the mark perfectly.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Baroque |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Virgin Classics |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. Cantata "Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen" BWV 51
1. I. Aria Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen 3:58
2. II. Recitativo - Wir Beten Zu Dem Tempel An 2:10
3. III. Aria - Höchster, Mache Deine Güte 5:08
4. IV. Chorale - Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren - V. Finale - Alleluja! 5:19
. Cantata "Ich Habe Genug" BWV 82a
5. I. Aria - Ich Habe Genug 7:34
6. II. Recitativo - Ich Habe Genug 1:09
7. III. Aria - Schlummert Ein, Ihr Matten Augen 10:59
8. IV. Recitativo - Mein Gott! Wann Kommt Das Schöne: Nun! 0:40
9. V. Aria - Ich Freue Mich Auf Meinen Tod 3:56
. Cantata "Mein Herze Schwimmt Im Blut" BWV 199
10. I. Recitativo - Mein Herz Schwimmt Im Blut 1:46
11. II. Aria and Recitativo - Stumme Seufzer, Stille Klagen 7:53
12. III. Recitativo - Doch Gott Muss Mir Genädig Sein 1:00
13. IV. Aria - Tief Gebückt Und Voller Reue 7:01
14. V. Recitativo - Auf Diese Schmerzensreu 0:16
15. VI. Chorale - Ich, Dein Betrühtes Kind 1:57
16. VII. Recitativo - Ich Lege Ist Mein Herz 0:45
17. VIII. Aria - Wie Freudig Ist Mein Herz 2:19
. Bonus DVD
DVD. Live Footage Of The Recording Sessions 52:00
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