Mera Sings Bach / Arias St. John Passion / Christmas Oratorio / Cantatas [Import]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Masaaki Suzuki (Conductor), Yoshikazu Mera (Performer), Bach Collegium Japan (Performer), Midori Suzuki (Performer), Monika Frimmer (Performer), Gerd Turk (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Yoshikazu Mera, Bach Collegium Japan, Midori Suzuki, Monika Frimmer, Gerd Turk
• Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (April 15, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bis
• ASIN: B00004SYCB
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,217 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mera + Bach = Perfection, May 18, 2001

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This review is from: Mera Sings Bach / Arias St. John Passion / Christmas Oratorio / Cantatas (Audio CD)

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 ....