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J.S. Bach: Cantatas Vol. 19
:Album Description:The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas with the Amsterdam Baroque conducted by Ton Koopman, originally begun on the now-defunct Erato label, has been revived by Challenge Classics. Ton Koopman and his choir and orchestra continue to uphold a standard of tremendous vividness and joy in their immaculate performances of Bach's most impressive opus. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1979 by Ton Koopman, are a group of musicians from all over the world, with a particular passion for the Baroque. Their recordings have ...
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J. S. Bach: Easter Oratorio/Magnificat (Ton Koopman)
: essential recording:Bach's celebration of Easter is a mostly joyous one, opening with a three-movement sinfonia, richly orchestrated, and complete with trumpets and drums: the third movement includes the chorus inviting listeners to rejoice and hasten to the tomb of Jesus, 'For our Savior has awakened.' There follow recitatives and arias for Mary Magdalen, Mary, the mother of James, Peter, and John. Each character goes through grief to love and gratefulness, and Bach's endlessly inventive scoring, melodic lines, and changing orchestral textures take us on ...
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J.S. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 15
:Album Description:The acclaimed series of complete Bach cantatas from Ton Koopman and The Amsterdam Baroque, originally begun on the now-defunct Erato label, has been rescued by Challenge Classics. The cantatas in this 15th volume belong mostly to the transitional period between the second and the third yearly cycle of cantatas, i.e. the spring of 1725. This series was awarded the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis 'Echo Klassik' in 1997.
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Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium/Larsson, von Magnus, Prégardien, Martens, Koopman
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Bach Complete Cantatas Vol. 3 / Koopman
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Kronungsmesse (Coronation Mass)
from: Erato
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Bach - Johannes-Passion / Schlick · Wessel · de Mey · Türk · Mertens · Kooy · ABO · Koopman
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber: Requiem A 15/Vesperae A 32
from: Elektra / Wea
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Adagios (Box Set)
from: Elektra / Wea
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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Bach Complete Cantatas Vol. 2
from: Erato
: :When this recording was released in 1996, the words most often used to describe it were 'luminous' and 'radiant.' The adjectives fit: the choir and orchestra have a glowing sound that makes the chorales in particular wondrous to hear. The most extroverted choruses and arias lack the extra measure of vigorous excitement of John Eliot Gardiner's performance, but Koopman's tender approach is beguiling. What's more, his male soloists are marvelous: bass Klaus Mertens is sensitive and energetic in equal measure; Christoph Prégardien manages the fearsome ...
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