Bach: Cantatas, BWV 21, 22

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Helmuth Rilling (Conductor), Stuttgart Bach Collegium (Performer), Arleen Augér (Performer), Nancy Amini (Performer), Adalbert Kraus (Performer), Douglas Robinson (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Arleen Augér, Nancy Amini, Adalbert Kraus, Douglas Robinson
• Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (July 13, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hanssler Classics
• ASIN: B00000JNJM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,595 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 1. Sinfonia

2. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 2. Coro. Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis

3. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 3. Aria. Seufzer, Tränen, Kummer, Not

4. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 4. Recitative. Wie hast du dich, mein Gott

5. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 5. Aria. Bäche von gesalznen Zähren

6. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 6. Coro. Was betrübst di dich, meine Seele

7. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 7. Recitative. Ach Jesu, meine Ruh

8. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 8. Duet. Komm, mein Jesu, und erquicke

9. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 9. Coro. Sei nun wieder zufreiden, meine Seele

10. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 10. Erfreue dich Seele, erfreue dich, Herze

11. Cantata No. 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,' BWV 21 (BC A99): No. 11. Coro. Das Lamm, das erwürget ist

12. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): No. 1. Arioso e Coro. Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe

13. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): No. 2. Aria. Mein Jesu, ziehe mich nach dir

14. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): No. 3. Recitative. Mein Jesu, ziehe mich, so werd ich laufen

15. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): No. 4. Aria. Mein alles in allem, mein ewiges Gut

16. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): No. 5. Choral. Ertöt uns dirch dein Güte

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two completely different masterpieces, December 21, 2006

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R. Rockwell (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach: Cantatas, BWV 21, 22 (Audio CD)

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 explain 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 21 I had so much distress and woe although 45 minutes long keeps the listener enthralled from the opening sinfonia to the final chorale with a setting of revelation. THis canata explores the growth of a christian soul from distress to ultimate salvation. The highlights that affected me the most are the soprano aria accompanied by oboe and cello and the almost operatic duet for tenor and bass that was composed for cello and continuo and the final chorus with triumphant trombone and timpani.
BWV 22 Jesus took unto him the twelve was composed as an piece to be placyed in public (not church) to demonstrate his compositiona skills and was covered by the press. As you can imagine he pulled out all the stops and composed one of the most tighly composed cantatas that i have heard. The final chorale is unforgettable with its continual flow of oboe and violin. Unlike 21 this is ray of light from beginning to end.


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