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| 1. Sinfonia, after BWV29/1 | |||
| 2. Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (chorale melody) | |||
| 3. Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, after BWV686 | |||
| 4. Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, after BWV38/1 | |||
| 5. Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV687 | |||
| 6. Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (verse 5), after BWV38/6 | |||
| 7. Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr, after BWV715a | |||
| 8. Verschiedene Canones, BWV1087 (performing version by Timothy Roberts) | |||
| 9. Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, after BWV648 | |||
| 10. O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV118 | |||
| 11. Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, BWV432 (verses 1,2) | |||
| 12. Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, after BWV641 | |||
| 13. Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, BWV431 | |||
| 14. Vor deinen Thron tret ich, after BWV668 | |||
| 15. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (verse 1) | |||
| 16. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, after BWV659 | |||
| 17. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (verse 3), after BWV36/8 | |||
| 18. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, after BWV660 | |||
| 19. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (verse 5), after BWV62/6 | |||
| 20. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, after BWV661 | |||
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'GRAMOPHONE' CRITICS' CHOICE 'A beguiling and brilliantly conceived programme, brilliantly performed. A special recommendation for a most delightful and unusual disc' (Gramophone) 'An engaging programme' (BBC Music Magazine) the Sinfonia to Cantata 29 is vibrant and exhilarating ... this is certainly an interesting addition to the Bach catalogue (Cathedral Music) splendid performances ... all done with taste and affection (Early Music Today) The playing and singing are of course very good indeed (Scotland News) the instrumental tone is very attractive and the standard of playing simply splendid (American Record Guide) This disc is a unique journey through some of Bach s sacred music, with, as guides, an ensemble which takes an original approach to the music and comes out a winner ... This is certainly one of the most interesting derivative Bach albums I have heard in a long time --(musicweb.uk.net)
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Bach's own transcriptions of his works are, on the whole, well known and well documented, but His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts perform here their own arrangements that have proved very successful in the concert hall. This disc opens in a blaze of glory with the Sinfonia from the cantata Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir (BWV29), itself a transcription by Bach of the familiar strains of the opening movement of his E major Violin Partita (BWV1006). This triumphant introduction sets the standard for the rest of this very special collection. Other highlights include an ingenious set of canons based on a theme from the 'Goldberg' Variations, discovered in 1974 on a blank page inside Bach's own working copy of the Goldbergs, and the lovely chorale O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht performed here in its original guise before Bach himself arranged it for strings, oboes and continuo. To hear all these works in such unfamiliar, yet extraordinarily beautiful, rich and rare sonorities can only be described as pure luxury.
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A Most unusually interesting offering on Bach., 9 Aug 2008
By Theodore Chagaris "magister-ludi" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Bach Album (Audio CD)
This is a great performance of a variety of Bach's compositions (21 selections)! What is interesting is that the players use historical sackbutts (the original trombone) and cornetti. As usual with Hyperion recordings, The sound is excellent. The cornetti (basically a woodwind with a trumpet mouthpiece) sound close to the tone of a modern Eb cornet. The sackbuts sound somewhat similar to a modern trombone.
As I read in someone else review "Bach's music exists on a variety of planes, and the same piece played on different instruments gives a radically different result." This is became obvious to my ears, and this CD is an excellent example. I have heard some of these selections presented quite differently on other CD's and it was amazing to here them presented with voice and period intrument. There are one or 2 selections that don't work, but overall this is an excellent and interesting presentation for those who love Bach.
Although this is probably not a good choice for someone new to Bach it is Highly Recommended for those who love to explore his Genius!
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