Bach: Cantatas, BWV 41, 42

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Helmuth Rilling (Conductor), Stuttgart Bach Collegium (Performer), Arleen Augér (Performer), Helen Donath (Performer), Adalbert Kraus (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Stuttgart Bach Collegium, Arleen Augér, Helen Donath, Adalbert Kraus
• Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (October 19, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hanssler Classics
• ASIN: B00003OP4H
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,470 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 1. Coro. Jesu, nun sei gepreiset

2. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 2. Aria. Laß uns, o höchster Gott, das Jahr vollbringen

3. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 3. Recitative. Ach! deine Hand, dein Segen

4. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 4. Aria. Woferne du den edlen Frieden

5. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 5. Recitative e Coro. Doch weil der Feind bei Tag und Nacht

6. Cantata No. 41, 'Jesu, nun sei gepreiset,' BWV 41 (BC A22): No. 6. Choral. Dein ist allein die Ehre

7. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 1. Sinfonia

8. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 2. Recitative. Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats

9. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 3. Aria. Wo zwei und drei versammelt sind

10. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 4. Choral e Duet. Verzage nicht, o Häuflein klein

11. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 5. Recitative. Mann kann hiervon ein schön Exempel sehen

12. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 6. Aria. Jesus ist ein Schild der Seinen

13. Cantata No. 42, 'Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbaths,' BWV 42 (BC A63): No. 7. Choral. Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglilch

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4.0 out of 5 stars Two Masterpieces Well performedI meant 5 star, January 1, 2008

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I believe all Bach cantatas not just the well known belong in the collection of all who love classical music. I have found that they are concentrated 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 they perform. The only people who will not like Rilling are those who insist on period instruments( I have tried Gardiner and one Koopman but I like Rilling the best) ) 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.
BMV 41 Be praised now, O Lord Jesus Christ is a chorale cantata performed at New Year's originally is striking for it's soprano aria accompanied by oboes where she sweetly asks God that her new year begin and end with a "hallelujah singing", a tenor aria accompanied by cello and piccolo that brought tears to my eyes and a powerful concluding chorus using a full orchestra.
BWV 42 The evening though, Of the very same Sabbath was performed on the first Sunday after Easter begins with a concerto like string sinfonia contrasting with oboes and bassoons that is quite beautiful. This is followed by a twelve minute alto aria "When two or three are assembled are for Jesus's precious name which is one of the most stirring pieces of music I have ever heard. Unfortunately I only know that Marga Hoeffgen or Julia Hamari are responsible for this perfect performance. I am still trembling. This is followed by a shorter bass aria and chorale which is notable because it was the only cantata mentioning the good o life on earth.
Buy as many Rilling Bach as you can afford

Please excuse typos i have a neurological disease.