Baroque Arias Vol. 2 [Import]

George Frederick Handel (Composer), Johann Rudolf Ahle (Composer), Dietrich Buxtehude (Composer), Heinrich Schutz (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Masaaki Suzuki (Conductor), Yoshikazu Mera (Performer), Bach Collegium Japan (Performer), Midori Suzuki (Performer), Ingrid Schmithusen (Performer), John Elwes (Performer), Gerd Turk (Performer), Makoto Sakurada (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Yoshikazu Mera, Bach Collegium Japan, Midori Suzuki, Ingrid Schmithusen, John Elwes, et al.
• Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
• Composer: George Frederick Handel, Johann Rudolf Ahle, Dietrich Buxtehude, Heinrich Schutz, Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (May 1, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bis
• ASIN: B00000J2S0
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,385 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Open'd, Recitative

2. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: He Shall Feed His Flock, Duet

3. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: O Death, Where is Thy Sting, Duet

4. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: But Thanks be to God, Chorus

5. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: If God Be For Us, Air

6. Zwingt die Saiten in Cithara (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten)

7. Magnificat à 7 (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten)

8. Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone & continuo, BuxWV 75: Quid sum tibi

9. Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone & continuo, BuxWV 75: Sicut modo ge

10. Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone & continuo, BuxWV 75: Salve, salus

11. Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone & continuo, BuxWV 75: Salve, caput

12. Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone & continuo, BuxWV 75: Dum me mori e

13. Was mein Gott will, das gscheh allzeit, motet for alto, tenor, 4 instruments & continuo, SWV 392 (Op. 11/24)

14. Cantata No. 71, 'Gott ist mein König,' BWV 71 (BC B1): Durch mächtige Kraft..., Aria

15. Cantata No. 106, 'Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit,' ('Actus Tragicus'), BWV 106 (BC B18): In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist.

16. Cantata No. 182, 'Himmelskönig, sei willkommen,' BWV 182 (BC A53): Leget euch dem Heiland unter..., Aria

17. Cantata No. 155, 'Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange,' BWV 155 (BC A32): Du mußt glauben, du mußt hoffen.., Aria

18. Cantata No. 161, 'Komm, du süsse Todesstunde,' BWV 161 (BC A135): Der Schluß ist schon gemacht..., Recitative

19. Cantata No. 63, 'Christen, ätzet diesen Tag,' BWV 63 (BC A8): O selger Tag! o ungemeines Heute..., Recitative

20. Cantata No. 63, 'Christen, ätzet diesen Tag,' BWV 63 (BC A8): Ruft und fleht den Himmel an..., Aria

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Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Selections are leftovers, but Mera shines, March 5, 2000

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This review is from: Baroque Arias Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

The unique voice and artistry of the versatile countertenor Yoshikazu Mera should be experienced by all music lovers. Volume 1 is a better choice than this CD, which is more of a hodgepodge. Still, there are gems here, including duets and recitatives by Bach that are sung with gorgeous tone and intense feeling.