Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248

~ Release by Johann Sebastian Bach; Thomanerchor Leipzig, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Barbara Schlick, Christoph Prégardien, Klaus Mertens, Georg Christoph Biller (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.1 Chor: „Jauchzet, frohlocket“
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 Bach7:45
2Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.2 Evangelist: „Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
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 Bach1:16
3Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.3 Rezitativ (Alt): „Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam“
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 Bach0:58
4Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.4 Aria (Alt): „Bereite dich, Zion“
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
5Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.5 Choral: „Wie soll ich dich empfangen“
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 Bach1:08
6Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.6 Evangelist: „Und sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn“
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 Bach0:26
7Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.7 Choral (Chor-Sopran): „Er ist auf Erden kommen arm“ — Rezitativ (Baß): „Wer will die Liebe recht erhöhn“
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
8Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.8 Aria (Baß): „Großer Herr, o starker König“
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 Bach4:45
9Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 1. Teil: Am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.9 Choral: „Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein“
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 Bach1:17
10Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.10 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
11Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.11 Evangelist: „Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend“
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
12Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.12 Choral: „Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht“
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
13Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.13 Evangelist, Engel: „Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen“
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
14Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.14 Rezitativ (Baß): „Was Gott dem Abraham verheißen“
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
15Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.15 Aria (Tenor): „Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet“
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 Bach3:37
16Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.16 Evangelist: „Und das habt zum Zeichen“
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
17Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.17 Choral: „Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall“
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 Bach0:45
18Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.18 Rezitativ (Baß): „So geht denn hin, ihr Hirten, geht“
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
19Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.19 Aria (Alt): „Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh“
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 Bach8:47
20Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.20 Evangelist: „Und alsbald war da bei dem Engel“
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
21Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.21 Chor: „Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe“
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
22Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.22 Rezitativ (Baß): „So recht, ihr Engel, jauchzt und singet“
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 Bach0:24
23Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 2. Teil: Am zweiten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.23 Choral: „Wir singen dir in deinem Heer“
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
24Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.24 Chor: „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“
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 Bach1:50
25Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.25 Evangelist: „Und da die Engel von Ihnen gen Himmel fuhren“
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 Bach0:10
26Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.26 Chor: „Lasset uns nun gehen gen Bethlehem“
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
27Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.27 Rezitativ (Baß): „Er hat sein Volk getröst“
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 Bach0:40
28Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.28 Choral: „Dies hat er alles uns getan“
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 Bach0:53
29Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.29 Duett (Sopran, Baß): „Herr, dein Mitleid, dein Erbarmen“
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
30Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.30 Evangelist: „Und sie kamen eilend“
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 Bach1:25
31Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.31 Aria (Alt): „Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder“
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 Bach5:07
32Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.32 Rezitativ (Alt): „Ja, ja, mein Herz soll es bewahren“
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
33Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.33 Choral: „Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren“
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 Bach0:48
34Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.34 Evangelist: „Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um“
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
35Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.35 Choral: „Seid froh dieweil“
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
36Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: 3. Teil: Am dritten Weihnachtsfeiertage / Nr.24 Chor (da capo): „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“
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 Bach2:05
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recorded at:Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (on 1998-12-12)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/9509260 [info]
ASIN:DE: B000031WM3 [info]