Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields' exquisite rendition of his most celebrated works. Released on November 16, 2023, under Warner Classics, this album is a comprehensive journey through Bach's mastery of classical composition, spanning over two and a half hours of sublime music.
The album opens with the intricate and powerful Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, showcasing the virtuosity and depth of Bach's keyboard works. It continues with a selection of cantatas, including the beloved "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" (BWV 147), featuring a mix of chorales, arias, and recitatives that highlight Bach's ability to convey profound spiritual and emotional depth.
The Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major (BWV 1048) is a standout piece, demonstrating Bach's brilliance in orchestral composition. The album also includes excerpts from the Johannes-Passion (BWV 245) and the Easter Oratorio (BWV 249), offering a glimpse into Bach's sacred vocal works.
Orchestral suites, such as the Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor (BWV 1067) and the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major (BWV 1068), showcase Bach's skill in instrumental composition, with movements ranging from the majestic Ouverture to the lively Badinerie.
The album concludes with selections from Bach's cantatas, including the "Wedding Cantata" (BWV 202) and "Non sa che sia dolore" (BWV 209), which blend Italian and German influences to create a rich tapestry of sound.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's works, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, under the direction of renowned conductor Sir Neville Marriner, brings a fresh and vibrant interpretation to these timeless pieces, making this album a must-listen for anyone appreciating the classical genre.
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chor. "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben"Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Recitative. "Gebenedeiter Mund!"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Aria. "Schäme dich, o Seele nicht"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Recitative. "Verstockung kann Gewaltige verblenden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, John Shirley-Quirk, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Aria. "Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die Bahn"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chor. "Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe"Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Aria. "Hilf, Jesu, hilf, daß ich auch dich bekenne"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Ian Partridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Recitative. "Der höchsten Allmacht Wunderhand"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Aria. "Ich will von Jesu Wundern singen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Choral. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude, Meines Herzen Lust und Saft"Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
Bach, JS: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190: No. 3, Aria. "Lobe, Zion, deinen Gott"Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Johannes-Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 30, Aria. "Es ist vollbracht"Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: No. 9, Aria. "Saget, saget mir geschwinde"Johann Sebastian Bach, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: II. RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrées I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: V. Polonaise & DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 1, Aria. "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 2, Rezitativ. "Die Welt wird wieder neu"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 3, Aria. "Phoebus eilt mit schnellen Pferden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 4, Rezitativ. "Drum sucht auch Amor sein Vergnügen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 5, Aria. "Wenn die Frühlingslufte streichen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 6, Rezitativ. "Und dieses ist das Glücke"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 7, Aria. "Sich üben im Lieben, in Scherzen sich herzen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 8, Rezitativ. "So sei das Band der keuschen Liebe"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 "Wedding Cantata": No. 9, Aria und Gavotte. "Sehet in Zufriedenheit"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209: No. 1, SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209: No. 2, Recitativo. "Non sa che sia dolore"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209: No. 3, Aria. "Parti pur, e con dolore"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209: No. 4, Recitativo. "Tuo saver al tempo e l'eta contrasta"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Non sa che sia dolore, BWV 209: No. 5, Aria. "Ricetti gramezza e pavento"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Elly Ameling, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS / Orch. Marriner: Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208 "Jagdkantate": IX. Aria. "Schafe können sicher weiden"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Ian Watson
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 1, Aria. "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Helen Donath, Maurice André, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 2, Rezitativ. "Wir beten zu dem Tempel an"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Helen Donath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 3, Aria. "Höchster, mache deine Güte"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Helen Donath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 4, Choral. "Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Helen Donath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51: No. 5, Aria. "Alleluja!"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Helen Donath, Maurice André, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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