Thomanerchor Leipzig singt J.S. Bach

~ Release by J.S. Bach; Thomanerchor Leipzig, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Capella Thomana, Georg Christoph Biller (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Jauchzet, frohlocket! (chor)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts‐Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, I. Coro „Jauchzet, frohlocket“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Kantate, BWV 214 "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!": I. Coro "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!"
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach7:44
2Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, II. Recitativo „Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:18
3Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam (rezitativ)
alto vocals:
Yvonne Naef (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, III. Recitativo (Alto) „Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:57
4Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Bereite dich, Zion (arie)
alto vocals:
Yvonne Naef (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IV. Aria (Alto) „Bereite dich, Zion“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:23
5Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Wie soll ich dich empfangen (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, V. Choral „Wie soll ich dich empfangen“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Wie soll ich dich empfangen
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:09
6Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Und sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VI. Recitativo „Und sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:25
7Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Er ist auf Erden kommen arm (choral) - Wer will die Liebe recht erhöhn (rezitativ)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VII. Choral (Soprano) con Recitativo (Basso) „Er ist auf Erden kommen arm“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach2:47
8Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Großer Herr, o starker König (arie)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VIII. Aria (Basso) „Großer Herr, o starker König“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:44
9Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Erster Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag: Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IX. Choral „Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:18
10Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Sinfonia
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach6:04
11Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XI. Recitativo „Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:40
12Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Brich an, du schönes Morgenlicht (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XII. Choral „Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Johann von Rist (in 1641)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 80)
is based on:
Geistliches Lied, BWV 454: „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:55
13Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIII. Recitativo „Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen“ (Evangelista, Angelus) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:47
14Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Was Gott dem Abraham verheißen (rezitativ)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIV. Recitativo (Basso) „Was Gott dem Abraham verheißen“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:49
15Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet (arie)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XV. Aria (Tenore) „Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach3:38
16Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und das habt zum Zeichen (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVI. Recitativo „Und das habt zum Zeichen“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:24
17Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVII. Choral „Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 323)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:47
18Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: So geht denn hin, ihr Hirten, geht (rezitativ)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVIII. Recitativo (Basso) „So geht denn hin“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:48
19Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh (arie)
alto vocals:
Yvonne Naef (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIX. Aria (Alto) „Schlafe, mein Liebster“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach8:48
20Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XX. Recitativo „Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:15
21Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe (chor)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXI. Coro „Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach2:32
22Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: So recht, ihr Engel, jauchzt und singet (rezitativ)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXII. Recitativo (Basso) „So recht, ihr Engel“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:25
23Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Zweiter Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Wir singen dir in deinem Heer (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXIII. Choral „Wir singen dir in deinem Heer“ (in 1998-12)
premiered in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:25
24Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen (chor)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIV. Coro „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:53
25Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und da die Engel von ihnen gen Himmel fuhren (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXV. Recitativo „Und da die Engel“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:09
26Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Lasset uns nun gehen gen Bethlehem (chor)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVI. Coro „Lasset uns nun gehen“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:45
27Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Er hat sein Volk getröst' (rezitativ)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVII. Recitativo (Basso) „Er hat sein Volk getröst“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:42
28Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Dies hat er alles uns getan (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVIII. Choral „Dies hat er alles uns getan“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Martin Luther (German theologian of the Reformation)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 110)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:52
29Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Herr, dein Mitleid, dein Erbarmen (duett)
bass vocals:
Klaus Mertens (classical singer, bass‐baritone) (in 1998-12)
soprano vocals:
Barbara Schlick (soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIX. Aria duetto (Soprano, Basso) „Herr, dein Mitleid“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach7:45
30Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und sie kamen eilend (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXX. Recitativo „Und sie kamen eilend“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:24
31Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder (arie)
alto vocals:
Yvonne Naef (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXI. Aria (Alto) „Schließe, mein Herze“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:08
32Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Ja, ja, mein Herz soll es bewahren (rezitativ)
alto vocals:
Yvonne Naef (mezzo-soprano) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXII. Recitativo (Alto) „Ja, ja, mein Herz soll es bewahren“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:30
33Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Ich will wich mit Fleiß bewahren (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXIII. Choral „Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren“ (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 335)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:49
34Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um (rezitativ)
tenor vocals:
Christoph Prégardien (tenor) (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXIV. Recitativo „Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um“ (Evangelista) (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:26
35Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Seid froh dieweil (choral)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXV. Choral "Seid froh dieweil" (in 1998-12)
composed in:
Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 381)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:45
36Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248: Dritter Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage: Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen (chor dacapo)
choir vocals:
Thomanerchor Leipzig (in 1998-12)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 1998-12)
conductor:
Georg Christoph Biller (conductor) (in 1998-12)
recorded at:
Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 1998-12)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIV (da capo). Coro da capo „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“ (in 1998-12)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach2:03
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part of:Eloquence (Deutsche Grammophon/Decca/Philips Classics, et al.; classical series established in 1999) (order: 337)