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Karl Richter - The Universal Musician

Many first-time international releases on CD , including Handel and Bach solo harpsichord music, CPE Bach Symphonies, Schütz Musikalische Exequien, Haydn Symphonies, Mozart, Brahms and Liszt organ works.

Ernst Haefliger, Karl Richter, Peter Schreier, Maria Stader, Elisabeth Lindermeier/Heinrich-Schütz-Kreis

Münchener Bach-Orchester, Berliner Philharmoniker

Imperious, expansive, overly emphatic - yes, Karl Richter's second Goldbergs can answer to various negative charges. Heard differently, the grandeur is inspiring, the sure rhythmic sense and... More…
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This release includes a digital booklet

Contents

Schütz: Musikalische Exequien, SWV 279-281 (Op. 7)

Work length37:51
$3.40
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  • Franz Ortner (double bass), Elisabeth Lindermeier (soprano), Heinrich Wiesmeier (organ), Max Proebstl (bass), Oswald Uhl (viola da gamba), Anneliese Seitz (soprano), Brian Hanson (bass), Ruth Michaelis (contralto), Friedrich Brückner-Rüggeberg (tenor), Rudolf Gantner (tenor)
  • Heinrich-Schütz-Kreis München
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1953-11-28
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

"Nacket bin ich vom Mutterleibe kommen"

Track length4:26
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"Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt"

Track length23:21
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Part II: Motet "Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe"

Track length4:21
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"Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener"

Track length5:43
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Excerpt, Handel: Serse

Work length10:00
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  • Ernst Haefliger (tenor)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-08-05
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

"Frondi tenere e belle" - "Ombra mai fù"

Track length4:04
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"Se bramate d'amar, chi vi sdegna"

Track length5:56
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Excerpt, Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto

Work length4:29
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  • Ernst Haefliger (tenor)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-08-05
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

No.5 Aria "Svegliatevi nel core"

Track length4:29
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Excerpt, Handel: Samson

Work length8:11
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  • Ernst Haefliger (tenor)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-08-05
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

Air: "Total eclipse!"

Track length4:02
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Air: "Thus when the sun from's wat'ry bed"

Track length4:09
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Excerpt, Scarlatti, A: Cantata 'Su le sponde del Tebro'

Work length14:55
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  • Maria Stader (soprano), Willy Bauer (trumpet)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

Excerpt, Bach, J S: St John Passion, BWV245

Work length6:35
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

No.35 " Zerfließe, mein Herz "

Track length6:35
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Excerpt, Bach, J S: St Matthew Passion, BWV244

Work length3:57
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

No.19 "Ich will dir mein Herz schenken"

Track length3:57
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Excerpt, Bach, J S: St Matthew Passion, BWV244

Work length5:11
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

No.58 "Aus Liebe will mein Heiland Sterben"

Track length5:11
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Excerpt, Handel: Messiah

Work length11:08
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

"Er weidet seine Herde"

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"Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt"

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Excerpt, Handel: Joshua, HWV 64

Work length2:43
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

"O hätt' ich Jubals Harf' "

Track length2:43
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Haydn: Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2 / Erster Teil

Work length13:10
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

"Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün"

Track length5:49
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"Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz"

Track length7:21
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Haydn: The Seasons: Summer

Work length8:15
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

"Willkommen jetzt"Labung"..."Welche

Track length8:15
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Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op.70, MWV A25 - German Text / Part 2

Work length5:27
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  • Maria Stader (soprano)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-04-30
  • Recording Venue: Hochschule für Musik, Munich

No.21: "Höre Israel" - "So spricht der Herr" - "Ich bin euer Tröster"

Track length5:27
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Bach, J S: Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord in A minor, BWV1044

Work length22:55
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  • Aurèle Nicolet (flute), Karl Richter (harpsichord), Gerhart Hetzel (violin)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1980-06-02
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. Allegro

Track length9:13
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2. Adagio ma non tanto e dolce

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3. Tempo di Allabreve

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Bach, J S: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV1055

Work length15:06
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  • Manfred Clement (oboe d amore), Karl Richter (director & harpsichord)
  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Recorded: 1980-06-02
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. (Allegro moderato)

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2. Larghetto

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3. Allegro ma non tanto

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Bach, C P E: Symphony in D major, Wq. 183 / 1 (H663)

Work length10:00
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  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1969-07-28
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. Allegro di molto

Track length5:46
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2. Largo

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3. Presto

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Bach, C P E: Sinfonia in E flat, Wq 183 No.2

Work length9:12
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  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1969-07-28
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. Allegro di molto

Track length3:25
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2. Larghetto

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3. Allegretto

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Bach, C P E: Sinfonia in F, Wq 183 No.3

Work length9:44
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  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1969-07-28
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. Allegro di molto

Track length4:20
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2. Larghetto

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3. Presto

Track length3:02
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Bach, C P E: Symphony in G major, Wq. 183 / 4 (H666)

Work length9:43
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  • Münchener Bach-Orchester
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1969-07-28
  • Recording Venue: Residenz, Herkulessaal, Munich

1. Allegro assai

Track length2:54
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2. Poco andante

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3. Presto

Track length3:26
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Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major 'Surprise'

Work length25:35
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  • Berliner Philharmoniker
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-03-18
  • Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin

1. Adagio - Vivace assai

Track length9:03
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2. Andante

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3. Menuet (Allegro molto)

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4. Finale (Allegro di molto)

Track length4:17
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Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D major 'The Clock'

Work length24:41
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  • Berliner Philharmoniker
  • Karl Richter
  • Recorded: 1961-03-17
  • Recording Venue: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin

1. Adagio - Presto

Track length6:46
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2. Andante

Track length7:31
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3. Menuet (Allegretto) - Trio

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4. Finale (Vivace)

Track length4:50
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Mozart: Fantasia in F minor for a mechanical organ, K608

Work length11:03
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  • Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1964-01-02
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

Allegro - Andante - Allegro

Track length11:03
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Brahms: Chorale Preludes (11), Op. 122

Work length26:54
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  • Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1964-01-02
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

Mein Jesu, der du mich

Track length3:48
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Herzliebster Jesu

Track length2:22
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O Welt, ich muss dich lassen

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Herzlich tut mich erfreuen

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Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele

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O wie selig seid ihr doch

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O Gott, du frommer Gott

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Es ist ein Ros entsprungen

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Herzlich tut mich verlangen

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Herzlich tut mich verlangen

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O Welt, ich muss dich lassen

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Liszt: Prelude & Fugue on B-A-C-H, S260

Work length12:22
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  • Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1964-01-02
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

1. Prelude

Track length3:55
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2. Fugue

Track length8:27
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Handel: Keyboard Suite, HWV 430 in E major 'The Harmonious Blacksmith'

Work length15:04
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1954-03-25
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

1. Prélude

Track length1:42
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2. Allemande

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3. Courante

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4. Air con variazioni ("The Harmonious Blacksmith")

Track length6:05
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Handel: Chaconne in G major

Work length16:16
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1954-03-25
  • Recording Venue: Herkules Saal, Munich

Bach, J S: Italian Concerto, BWV971

Work length12:44
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1969-11-25
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

1. (Allegro)

Track length4:17
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2. Andante

Track length4:22
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3. Presto

Track length4:05
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Bach, J S: Chromatic Fantasia & Fugue in D minor, BWV903

Work length10:43
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1969-11-25
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

Fantasia

Track length5:36
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Fuga

Track length5:07
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Bach, J S: Toccata and Fugue in G minor, BWV 915

Work length7:38
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1969-11-25
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

Toccata

Track length3:41
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Fugue

Track length3:57
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Excerpt, Bach, J S: Pastorale in F major, BWV590

Work length9:54
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1969-11-25
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

[1] in F major

Track length9:54
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Bach, J S: Fantasia & Fugue in C minor, BWV906

Work length4:58
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1969-11-25
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

Fantasia

Track length4:58
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Bach, J S: Goldberg Variations, BWV988

Work length1:17:07
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  • Karl Richter (harpsichord)
  • Recorded: 1970-04-10
  • Recording Venue: Plenarsaal Der Akademie Der Wissenschaften, Munchen

Aria

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Var. 1 a 1 Clav.

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Var. 2 a 1 Clav.

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Var. 3 Canone all'Unisono a 1 Clav.

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Var. 4 a 1 Clav.

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Var. 5 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.

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Var. 6 Canone alla Seconda a 1 Clav.

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Var. 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.

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Var. 8 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 9 Canone alla Terza a 1 Clav.

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Var. 10 Fughetta a 1 Clav.

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Var. 11 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 12 Canone alla Quarta

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Var. 13 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 14 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 15 Canone alla Quinta in moto contrario

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Var. 16 Ouverture a 1 Clav.

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Var. 17 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 18 Canone alla Sesta a 1 Clav.

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Var. 19 a 1 Clav.

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Var. 20 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 21 Canone alla Settima

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Var. 22 Alla breve a 1 Clav.

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Var. 23 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 24 Canone all'Ottava a 1 Clav.

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Var. 25 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 26 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 27 Canone alla Nona

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Var. 28 a 2 Clav.

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Var. 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.

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Var. 30 Quodlibet a 1 Clav.

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Aria - Da Capo

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Bach, J S: Die goldne Sonne, voll Freud' und Wonne, BWV451

Work length1:13
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: O Jesulein süß, BWV493

Work length1:40
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier, BWV469

Work length1:31
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Die bittre Leidenszeit beginnet abermal, BWV450

Work length4:48
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Mein Jesu! was fuer Seelenweh, BWV487

Work length3:22
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Jesus, unser Trost und Leben, BWV475

Work length1:40
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Gott lebet noch; Seele, was verzagst du doch?, BWV461

Work length2:20
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Kommt wieder aus der finstern Gruft, BWV480

Work length1:39
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Der Tag ist hin, die Sonne gehet nieder, BWV447

Work length2:19
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Der lieben Sonnen Licht und Pracht, BWV446

Work length2:01
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Beschränkt, ihr Weisen dieser Welt, BWV443

Work length2:29
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Was bist du doch, o Seele, so betruebet, BWV506

Work length2:15
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Eins ist Not! ach Herr, dies Eine, BWV453

Work length2:06
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Brunnquell aller Güter, BWV445

Work length2:59
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Ich halte treulich still und liebe, BWV466

Work length1:56
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Dich bet ich an, mein höchster Gott, BWV449

Work length1:55
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille, BWV460

Work length3:16
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Liebster Herr Jesu! wo bleibest du so lange?, BWV484

Work length2:41
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Frommen, BWV495

Work length1:35
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg

Bach, J S: Komm süsser Tod, BWV478

Work length2:38
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  • Peter Schreier (tenor), Karl Richter (organ)
  • Recorded: 1978-09-27
  • Recording Venue: Dom, Freiberg