Bach: Cantatas, BWV 19, 20

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Helmuth Rilling (Conductor), Stuttgart Bach Collegium (Performer), Barbara Rondelli (Performer), Adalbert Kraus (Performer), Theo Altmeyer (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Barbara Rondelli, Adalbert Kraus, Theo Altmeyer
• Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (July 13, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hanssler Classics
• ASIN: B00000JNJL
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,518 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 1. Coro. Es erhub sich ein Streit

2. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 2. Recitative. Gottlob! der Drache liegt

3. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 3. Aria. Gott schickt uns Mahanaim zu

4. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 4. Recitative. Was ist der schnöde Mensch, das Erdenkind?

5. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 5. Aria e Choral. Bleibt, ihr Engel, Bleibt bei mir!

6. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 6. Recitative. Laßt uns das Angesicht

7. Cantata No. 19, 'Es erhub sich ein Streit,' BWV 19 (BC A180): No. 7. Choral. Laß dein' Engel mit mir fahren

8. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 1. Coro. O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

9. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 2. Recitative. Kein Unglück ist in aller Welt zu finden

10. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 3. Aria. Ewigkiet, du machst mir bange

11. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 4. Recitative. Gesetzt, es dau'rte der Verdammten Qual

12. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 5. Aria. Gott ist gerecht in seinen Werken

13. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 6. Aria. O Mensch, errette deine Seele

14. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 7. Choral. Solang ein Gott im Himmel lebt

15. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 8. Aria. Wacht auf, wacht auf, verlorne Schafe

16. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 9. Recitative. Verlaß, o Mensch, die Wollust dieser Welt

17. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 10. Duet. O Menschenkind, hör auf geschwind

18. Cantata No. 20, 'O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,' BWV 20 (BC A95): No. 11. Choral. O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two powerful masterpieces, October 11, 2006

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I believe that Bach's complete cantatas beyond just the most famous ones belong in the collections of anyone who loves classical music. I have found that they are consentrated masterpieces. And each one is completely different. I am enamored of Rilling's cycle because of the complete dedication he and his performers give to each work the perform. The only people who will not like Rilling are those who insist on period intruments. I love the booklets that explan each canata and what to look for in them in order to best appreciate Bach's mastery of finding the best way to express the words.
Since the BWV numbers are not sequential this disc contains works from different parts of Bach's life.

BWV 19 There arose a great strife is for the Michaelmass celebration which celebrates a supposed appearance of the Archangel in Italy. The words of the cantata describle Michael slaying a dragon. The six minute tenor aria for trumpet(representing angels) and strings is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard.

BWV 20 Eternity THou THundrous word also employs a trumpet this time in the bass aria Wach auf as a symbol of the end of mankind. This long cantata in two parts begins with an overture and a chorus which conjures up frightfully the fear of hell but ends with the reminder of the possiilty of salvation in the beutiful duet oh child of man.

Please buy as many Rilling cantatas as you can afford.
Please excuse typos i have a neuroloic disease.