The Bach Players explore the form of the French overture in two cantatas by J.?S.?Bach: the thrilling Advent cantata 'Nun komm der Heiden Heiland' (BWV 61), from his Weimar years, and 'In allen meinen Taten' (BWV 97) from his later years in Leipzig. They play a dance suite by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, opening with another French overture. To complete the disc, Heinrich Isaac's beautiful 'Innsbruck ich muß dich lassen', which provides the choral melody for cantata 97, is sung a cappella, and is played in two instrumental settings. Performers are: Rachel Elliott (soprano), Sally Bruce-Payne (alto), Nicholas Mulroy (tenor), Peter Harvey (bass), Jonathan Gunthorpe (bass), Nicolette Moonen (violin), Sophie Barber (violin), Rachel Isserlis (viola), Rachel Stott (viola), Alison McGillivray (cello), Elizabeth Bradley (double bass), James Eastaway (oboe), Catherine Latham (oboe), Alastair Mitchell (bassoon), Philip Turbett (bassoon), Silas Standage (organ / harpsichord), William Carter (guitar). '... this quite magical disc. Intimate, infused with joy and overflowing with genuine affection, this is music-making which combines enthusiasm and craftsmanship to create something both rare and precious. ... these are performances which stand out from the crowd for their freshness, vitality and sense of total commitment to the music.' (Marc Rochester, International Record Review, November 2010.)
1 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: I. Coro
2 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: II. Recitativo [Tenor] 'Der Heiland Ist Gekommen'
3 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: III. Aria [Tenor]: 'Komm, Jesu, Komm Zu Deiner Kirche'
4 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: IV: Recitativo [Bass]: 'Siehe, Ich Stehe Vor Der TÜR Und Klopfe'
5 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: V. Aria [Soprano]: 'Öffne Dich, Mein Ganzes Herze'
6 Cantata 'Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland', BWV 61: VI. Coro: 'Amen, Amen!'
7 Ouverture VI: I. Ouverture
8 Ouverture VI: II. Entrée
9 Ouverture VI: III. Gavotte
10 Ouverture VI: IV. Menuet & Trio
11 Ouverture VI: V. La Plainte
12 Ouverture VI: VI. Entrée
13 Ouverture VI: VII. Gigue
14 Ouverture VI: VIII. Chaconne
15 'Innsbruck Ich Muß Dich Lassen' [Set By Christian Hollander]
16 Innsbruck Ich Muß Dich Lassen
17 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: I. Coro
18 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: II. Aria [Bass]: 'Nichts Ist SPÄT Und Frühe'
19 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: III. Recitativo [Tenor]: 'Es Kann Mir Nichts Geschehen'
20 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: IV. Aria [Tenor]: 'Ich Traue Seiner Gnaden'
21 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: V. Recitativo [Alto]: 'Er Wolle Meiner Sünden'
22 Ceantata 'In Allen Meinn Taten', BWV 97: VI. Aria [Alto]: 'Leg Ich Mich Späte Nieder'
23 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: VII. Aria Duetto [Soprano, Bass]: 'Hat Er Es Denn Beschlossen'
24 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: VIII. Aria [Soprano]: 'Ihm Hab Ich Mich Ergeben'
25 Cantata 'In Allen Meinen Taten', BWV 97: IX. Choral: 'So Sei Nun, Seele, Deine'
26 'Innsbruck Ich Muß Dich Lassen' [Set By Paul Lütkemann]
The Bach Players explore the form of the French overture in two cantatas by J.?S.?Bach: the thrilling Advent cantata 'Nun komm der Heiden Heiland' (BWV 61), from his Weimar years, and 'In allen meinen Taten' (BWV 97) from his later years in Leipzig. They play a dance suite by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, opening with another French overture. To complete the disc, Heinrich Isaac's beautiful 'Innsbruck ich muß dich lassen', which provides the choral melody for cantata 97, is sung a cappella, and is played in two instrumental settings. Performers are: Rachel Elliott (soprano), Sally Bruce-Payne (alto), Nicholas Mulroy (tenor), Peter Harvey (bass), Jonathan Gunthorpe (bass), Nicolette Moonen (violin), Sophie Barber (violin), Rachel Isserlis (viola), Rachel Stott (viola), Alison McGillivray (cello), Elizabeth Bradley (double bass), James Eastaway (oboe), Catherine Latham (oboe), Alastair Mitchell (bassoon), Philip Turbett (bassoon), Silas Standage (organ / harpsichord), William Carter (guitar). '... this quite magical disc. Intimate, infused with joy and overflowing with genuine affection, this is music-making which combines enthusiasm and craftsmanship to create something both rare and precious. ... these are performances which stand out from the crowd for their freshness, vitality and sense of total commitment to the music.' (Marc Rochester, International Record Review, November 2010.)
