The Liturgical Year with J.S. Bach, Vol. 9: Marian Feasts
12/4/2013, 25 Tracks, 1:21:06
Featuring
Georg Christoph Biller
Stefan Kahle
Matthias Weichert
Martin Petzold
Christoph Genz
Paul Bernewitz
Gotthold Schwarz
Florilegium
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Thomanerchor Leipzig
Anonymous (Spiritual)
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Recording & Production
Thomaskantor Georg Christoph Biller, the current cantor at St. Thomas, complemented the cantatas with short pieces from florilegia that Johann Sebastian Bach himself knew and used.
Historical Context
St. Thomas Church, St. Thomas's Boys Choir, and St. Thomas School celebrated their 800th anniversary in 2012, embodying the triad of 'Faith, Song, Learning'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas combine music and words in a unique way, earning him the title of 'fifth evangelist' for their ability to offer consolation and support.
Performer Biography
St. Thomas's Boys Choir Leipzig, only half a century younger than the city itself, is Leipzig's oldest cultural institution with an 800-year history.
Performer Biography
The Gewandhausorchester, founded in 1743, has a history spanning over 250 years and is one of the world's most renowned musical ensembles.
Recording & Production
The cantatas on this album were recorded live during motet services at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig.
Performer Biography
Georg Christoph Biller, the 16th cantor at St. Thomas after Johann Sebastian Bach, was himself a member of St. Thomas's Boys Choir.
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