Johann Sebastian Bach Masaaki Suzuki Yoshikazu Mera - Arias St John Passion Christmas Oratorio Cantatas (13 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Johann Sebastian Bach, Masaaki Suzuki, Yoshikazu Mera
Arias St John Passion / Christmas Oratorio / Cantatas
Genres: Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. St. John Passion (Johannespassion), BWV 245 (BC D2): Von den Stricken meiner S?nden
2. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zw?lfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): Mein Jesu, ziehe mich nach dir...
3. Cantata No. 23, 'Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn,' BWV 23 (BC A47): Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn
4. Cantata No. 75, 'Die Elenden sollen essen,' BWV 75 (BC A94): Nur eines kr?nkt ein christliches Gem?te
5. Cantata No. 75, 'Die Elenden sollen essen,' BWV 75 (BC A94): Jesus macht mich geistlich reich...
6. Cantata No. 72, 'Alles nur nach Gottes willen,' BWV 72 (BC A37): O sel' ger Christ, der allzeit seinen Willen...
7. Cantata No. 72, 'Alles nur nach Gottes willen,' BWV 72 (BC A37): Mit allem, was ich hab und bin...
8. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): No.4, Bereite dich, Zion...
9. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): No.19, Schlafe, mein Liebster, genie?e der Ruh...
10. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): No.31, Schlie?, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder...
11. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): No.45, Wo ist der neugeborne K?nig der J?
12. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): No.51, Ach, wenn wird die Zeit erscheinen?
13. St. John Passion (Johannespassion), BWV 245 (BC D2): Es ist vollbracht!

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CD Details

All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Masaaki Suzuki, Yoshikazu Mera, Bach Collegium Japan, Midori Suzuki, Monika Frimmer, Gerd Turk
Title: Arias St John Passion / Christmas Oratorio / Cantatas
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Bis
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 4/15/2000
Album Type: Import
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Sacred & Religious
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 675754173722, 7318590011294

CD Reviews

Mera + Bach = Perfection

05/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A gorgeous, moving CD by one of the most remarkable singers of our day. Countertenor Yoshikazu Mera has a voice of delicate, other-worldly beauty and the most natural and sensitive musical instinct, which here are equalled or surpassed by his lyrical artistry and emotional depth. The all-Bach selections make for a coherent program, though on the sad and serious side due to the preponderance of minor keys. This is a must-buy, and thanks to Amazon for carrying it ...."