The Liturgical Year with J.S. Bach, Vol. 5: Easter
9/4/2014, 34 Tracks, 1:16:15
Featuring
Georg Christoph Biller
Paul Bernewitz
Stefan Kahle
Martin Petzold
Gotthold Schwarz
Friedrich Praetorius
Andreas Scheibner
Tobias Hunger
Johannes Hildebrandt
Jakob Wetzig
Matthias Weichert
Florilegium
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Anonymous
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Performer Biography
Georg Christoph Biller, the current Thomaskantor (cantor at St Thomas), was himself a member of the Thomanerchor Leipzig before taking up his position as the 16th cantor after Johann Sebastian Bach in 1992.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of a series of recordings of Bach cantatas that aims to guide listeners through the liturgical year.
Historical Context
The Gewandhausorchester has premiered many world-renowned works, including Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto in 1811 and Richard Wagner's Meistersinger overture.
Recording & Production
The recordings for this album were made in the Thomaskirche Leipzig, with different cantatas recorded in April 2010 and April 2013.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georg Christoph Biller's St. Thomas Easter Music, featured on this album, was inspired by the 800-year anniversary of St Thomas's school and aims to make the Easter story tangible even for non-Christians.
Performer Biography
The Thomanerchor Leipzig, a famous boys' choir, has an 800-year history and is the oldest cultural institution in Leipzig.
Historical Context
The Gewandhausorchester, which performs on this album, has a history spanning over 250 years, founded by Leipzig merchants in 1743.
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