Reformation 1517-2017

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Thanks to the instrumental incisiveness of Clare Baroque, a splendid quartet of soloists, and Ross’s well-chosen tempos, the Bach has plenty of bite. All in all, an astutely conceived, rewarding... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 25th Aug 2017
Catalogue No: HMM902265
Label: Harmonia Mundi
Length: 73 minutes

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Luther: A mighty fortress is our God

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Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Clare Baroque and Graham Ross
Clare Baroque, Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV80 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott'

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Clare Baroque, Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

I. [Choral] Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

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II. Aria. Alles, was von Gott geboren (bass)

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III. Recitatitvo. Erwäge doch, Kind Gottes (bass)

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IV. Aria. Komm in mein Herzenshaus (soprano)

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V. Choral. Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär

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VI. Recitativo. So stehe dann bei Christi blutgefärbten (tenor)

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VII. Duetto. Wie selig sind doch die, die Gott im Munde tragen (coutertenor, tenor)

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VIII. Choral. Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn

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Cruger: Now thank we all our God (Nun danket)

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Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Clare Baroque, Graham Ross and Margaret Faultless, Margaret Faultless (soloist)
Clare Baroque, Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

Bach, J S: Cantata BWV79 'Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild'

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Clare Baroque, Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

I. Chor. Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild

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II. Aria. Gott ist unser Sonn und Schild! (coutertenor)

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III. Choral. Nun danket alle Gott

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IV. Recitativo. Gottlob, wir wissen (bass)

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VI. Aria. Gott, ach Gott, verlass die Deinen nimmermehr! (soprano, bass)

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VI. Choral. Erhalt uns in der Wahrheit

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Neumark: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten

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Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

Mendelssohn: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten

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Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Margaret Faultless, Clare Baroque and Graham Ross, Margaret Faultless (soloist), Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Margaret Faultless, Clare Baroque, Graham Ross and Mary Bevan, Mary Bevan
Clare Baroque, Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

I. Choral. Mein Gott, du weisst am allerbesten das

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II. Chor. Wer nur den Lieben Gott last walten

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III. Aria. Er kennt die rechten Freudenstunden (soprano)

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IV. Chor. Sing, bet und geh auf Gottes Wegen

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Luther: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin

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Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

Brahms: Warum ist das Licht gegeben? Op. 74 No. 1

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Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

I. Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?

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II. Lasset uns unser Herz

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III. Siehe, wir preisen selig

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IV. Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin

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Croft: O God, our Help in Ages past (St Anne)

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Choir of Clare College Cambridge
Graham Ross

Vaughan Williams: Lord, Thou has been our refuge

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Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Margaret Faultless, Clare Baroque, Catherine Clarke, Graham Ross, Holly Holt, Christopher Holliday and Jackson Riley, Margaret Faultless (soloist), Jackson Riley, Holly Holt, Catherine Clarke, Christopher Holliday
Choir of Clare College Cambridge, Clare Baroque
Graham Ross

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In 1517, indignant at mercenary practices of the Catholic Church and convinced that a public debate was needed to restore faith in the founding texts of the Bible, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg Castle. This marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, of which he was a seminal figure, which was to spread all over Europe.

Five hundred years later, in 2017, Graham Ross and the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge marked the anniversary with a series of cantatas by J. S. Bach performed liturgically in Clare College Chapel on the eight Sundays of Lent Term. This recording is the culmination of that project, presenting chronologically the two great Reformation cantatas of J. S. Bach and three chorale-based works by Mendelssohn, Brahms and Vaughan Williams, each preceded here by the chorale melody or hymn on ̀which they are based, giving an insight into the emotional and dramatic strength of the Reformation's theological and cultural legacy.

Recorded on 2 & 4 April 2017 in St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood, London.

Sessions Producer, Recording Engineer & Editor: John Rutter

Reviews

November 2017

Thanks to the instrumental incisiveness of Clare Baroque, a splendid quartet of soloists, and Ross’s well-chosen tempos, the Bach has plenty of bite. All in all, an astutely conceived, rewarding addition to Luther year.

25th August 2017

This is primarily joyful music and the buoyant performances by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, and Clare Baroque, conducted by Graham Ross, lift the spirits.

Awards Issue 2017

The choir bring all their customary precision and purity to the Bach, but it's once they arrive at the later repertoire...that they really come into their own...The darker-hued Brahms glows with love and care, its extended opening movement shaped with an eye to sonic drama, and the Vaughan Williams balances its solo and choral forces to striking effect.

20th August 2017

a rampant performance of Martin Luther’s Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, followed by Bach’s Reformation Day Cantata BWV 80 of the same name. A luxurious lineup of soloists - Neal Davies, Mary Bevan, Robin Blaze and Nicholas Mulroy – and top instrumentalists (led by violinist Margaret Faultless) ensure highest quality.

18th August 2017

The choir sometimes sounds a little too youthful: neat and tuneful, but falling short on rich timbre. However, there is much exciting instrumental work from an ensemble packed with distinguished names, and seasoned solo singing from Neal Davies, Nicholas Mulroy and the like.

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