Classics Today 10/10.
This album features four of Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas composed during his time in Weimar, including "Christen, ätzet diesen Tag" (BWV 63), "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" (BWV 61), "Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn" (BWV 132), and "Erschallet, ihr Lieder" (BWV 172). These works showcase Bach's innovative use of orchestration and vocal arrangements to convey deep emotional and spiritual themes, reflecting the solemnity and hope of the Advent season. The performances by the Bach Collegium Japan, under the direction of Masaaki Suzuki, highlight the intricate interplay between vocal and instrumental elements, bringing new life to these early Baroque masterpieces.
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