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Almost everything about this disc is first rate. The playing of the musicians is outstanding throughout. The brass and drums in the big moments of 110 and 63 are thrillingly martial...Pierlot...

MusicWeb International, 16th December 2013

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JS Bach: In Tempore Nativitatis

Christmas Cantatas

Maria Keohane (soprano), Carlos Mena (alto), Julian Prégardien (tenor) & Stéphan MacLeod (bass)

Ricercar Consort, Philippe Pierlot

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Almost everything about this disc is first rate. The playing of the musicians is outstanding throughout. The brass and drums in the big moments of 110 and 63 are thrillingly martial...Pierlot...

MusicWeb International, 16th December 2013

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About

Just in time for Christmas the Ricercar Consort present three festive works by JS Bach, where an exuberant ensemble, with flutes, oboes, trumpets and timpani, and voices to express the comfort and joy inspired by the Nativity. The Ricercar Consort was founded in 1980 by harpsichordist and now director Philippe Pierlot. They have made a significant discography, especially on the Mirare label, where their recordings have met with consistent acclaim and respect, in particular for their exceptional 'Magnificat'.

Release date: 25th Nov 2013
Label: Mirare
Catalogue number: MIR243
Length: 67 minutes
Genre:
- Cantatas

Contents and tracklist

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV110 'Unser Mund sei voll Lachens'

Work length23:45

I. Coro "Unser Mund sei voll Lachens"

Track length6:14

II. Aria 1 à 2 Travers "Ihr Gedanken und ihr Sinnen"

Track length4:49

III. Recit "Dir, Herr, ist niemand gleich"

Track length0:30

IV. Aria 2 Hautb solo "Ach Herr, was ist ein Menschenkind"

Track length4:10

V. Duetto à Soprano è Tenore "Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe"

Track length3:19

VI. Aria "Wacht auf, ihr Adern und ihr Glieder"

Track length3:56

VII. Choral "Alleluia ! Gelobt sei Gott"

Track length0:47

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV151 'Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt'

Work length17:09

I. Aria "Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt"

Track length9:02

II. Recit Basso "Erfreue dich, mein Herz"

Track length1:08

III. Aria "In Jesu Demut kann ich Trost"

Track length5:27

IV. Recit "Du teurer Gottessohn"

Track length0:50

V. Choral "Heut schleußt er wieder auf die Tür"

Track length0:42

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV63 'Christen, aetzet diesen Tag'

Work length26:50

I. Chorus "Christen, ätzet diesen Tag"

Track length5:11

II. Recit "O selger Tag ! o ungemeines Heute"

Track length2:44

III. Aria duetto "Gott, du hast es wohl gefüget"

Track length7:25

IV. Recit "So kehret sich nun heut das bange Leid"

Track length0:51

V. Aria duetto "Ruft und fleht den Himmel an"

Track length3:32

VI. Recit "Verdoppelt euch demnach, ihr heißen Andachtsflammen"

Track length1:02

VII. Chorus "Höchster, schau in Gnaden an"

Track length6:05

Awards and reviews

16th December 2013

Almost everything about this disc is first rate. The playing of the musicians is outstanding throughout. The brass and drums in the big moments of 110 and 63 are thrillingly martial...Pierlot conducts all three cantatas with a beat that pulses with life, and his speeds are judged just right

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