J.S. BACH (1685-1750)

 

Cantatas, Vol. 38 (Solo Cantatas)

 

Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV52

Ich habe genung, BWV82

Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV55

Bekennen will ich seinen Namen, BWV58

 

Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Peter Kooij (bass), Gerd Türk (tenor)

Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki

 

The four cantatas on this recording come from 1726-1727, Bach’s fourth year of service at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. During this time Bach showed a preference for solo cantatas, entrusting the text to a single solo voice. Three of these cantatas are of this type, while the fourth (BWV58) is scored for two voices.

 

 “The wonderfully trim and naturally expressive period band and choir, underpinned by an exceptional group of continuo players…. High-quality Bach singing and playing.” The Guardian

 

BIS SACD BISSACD1631