Upon being released on the Magnatune site this collection of Bach's most popular vocal and choral compositions instantly appeared in our top ten albums of the week--an auspicious debut for the the first release in a series by "period all stars" American Bach Soloists. Three of Bach's most popular cantatas appear here: BWV 140 is based on a famous hymn by Luther ("A mighty fortress"), and includes a gorgeously balanced quartet for alto, tenor, violin, and oboe. BWV 78 is known for its lively soprano-alto duet; BWV 80 ("Sleepers awake") features the original version of Bach's famous organ chorale prelude, along with a magnificent opening chorus and two soprano-bass duets. Full liner notes included with download purchase.
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[hifilofi] 01-Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140) - Chorus (6:06)
[hifilofi] 02-Recitative - Er kommt er kommt (0:51)
[hifilofi] 03-Duet - Wenn kommst du mein Heil (5:00)
[hifilofi] 04-Chorale - Zion hort die Wachter singen (4:14)
[hifilofi] 05-Recitative - So geh herin zu mir (1:30)
[hifilofi] 06-Duet - Mein Freund ist mein (5:31)
[hifilofi] 07-Chorale - Gloria sei dir gesungen (1:32)
[hifilofi] 08-Jesu der du meine Seele (BWV 78) - Chorus (4:33)
[hifilofi] 09-Wir eilen mit schwachen doch emsigen Schritten (4:28)
[hifilofi] 10-Recitative - Ach ich bin ein Kind der Sunden (2:00)
[hifilofi] 11-Das Blut so meine Schuld durchstreicht (2:57)
[hifilofi] 12-Recitative - Die Wunden Nagel Kron und Grab (2:31)
[hifilofi] 13-Nun du wirst mein Gewissen stillen (2:58)
[hifilofi] 14-Chorale - Herr ich glaube hilf mir Schwachen (1:04)
[hifilofi] 15-Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (BWV 80) - Chorus (4:52)
[hifilofi] 16-Aria and Chorale - Alles was von Gott geboren (3:53)
[hifilofi] 17-Recitative - Erwage doch Kind Gottes (1:59)
[hifilofi] 18-Komm in mein Herzenshaus (3:11)
[hifilofi] 19-Chorale - Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel war (3:14)
[hifilofi] 20-Recitative - So stehe denn bei Christi blutgefarbten Fahne (1:16)
[hifilofi] 21-Duet - Wie selig sind doch die (3:56)
[hifilofi] 22-Chorale - Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn (0:58)