Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's sacred music with "King's College Choir - A Bach Christmas." This exquisite collection, released on November 26, 2022, under Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group, brings together a selection of Bach's most beloved chorales and preludes, performed with the angelic precision and warmth of the King's College Choir. Spanning a concise yet profound 41 minutes, this album is a celebration of the Christmas season, featuring works such as "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," "Vom Himmel hoch," and "In dulci jubilo," among others. The album beautifully showcases Bach's mastery of choral writing and his deep spiritual insight, making it a perfect accompaniment to the festive season. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a serene and uplifting listening experience, highlighting the enduring power of Bach's music.
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Tracks
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36 Pt. 1: II. Chorale, Nun komm, der Heiden HeilandJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104: VI. Chorale. Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr'Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 711: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121: I. Chorale. Christum wir sollen loben schonJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22: V. Chorale. Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn (Excerpt)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: XI. Chorale. Vom Himmel hoch (Excerpt)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, BWV 700: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 375: Chorale. Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleichJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 609: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: I. Chorale. Jesu, meine FreudeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 294: ChoraleJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40: III. Chorale. Wir Christenleut (Excerpt)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Wir Christenleut, BWV 612: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65: II. Die Kön'ge aus Saba kamen darJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis
In dulci jubilo, BWV 368Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir David Willcocks, Andrew Davis, Choir of King's College, Cambridge