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Bach Cantatas Website - Newsletters Year 2015
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The Bach Cantatas Website celebrates its 14th anniversary
Aryeh Oron wrote (January 3, 2015): The Bach Cantatas Website (BCW) was launched in its current form and address on December 30, 2000. The BCW is located at: http://www.bach-cantatas.com Description: The Bach Cantatas Website (BCW) is a comprehensive site covering all aspects of J.S. Bach's cantatas and his other vocal works and many of his instrumental works. The BCW contains for most works: detailed discographies, discussions, texts and translations, scores, commentaries, references, music examples... Performers of Bach’s works: their biographies, Bach discographies... Poets & composers associated with Bach: their biographies, Bach connection... Other resources: the Lutheran church year, chorale texts & melodies, books and movies on Bach, concerts, Bach festivals, guide to Bach tour... The BCW is an international collective project. Some statistics: by the end of 2014, the BCW contains over 30,600 pages, 108,000 photos, 5,300 music files, and 3,400 PDF files. The BCW is definitely the most popular site dedicated to J.S. Bach and his music and amongst the most popular sites dedicated to Classical Music in general. The BCW has each day about 12-15,000 visits, from about 16-17,000 users, who see about 60,000-70,000 pages. The BCW is rated very high in Google and other search engines, and there are over 390,000 links from other websites to the BCW (including, for example, over 8,500 links from Wikipedia and over 1,600 from YouTube) There have been many improvements & additions to the BCW last year. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/New/Newsletter-2014.htm As the creator of the BCW, not to me to testify for the value it has to the users. I know that it is extensively used by the academic community, by performers and by classical music fans around the world. The number of visits and the feedback I am getting continuously encourage me to continue, expanding, updating and improving the BCW. Many of the feedback messages from last year can be read at the page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Topics/About-2014.htm I would like to use this opportunity to thank the numerous contributors to the discussions in the Bach Mailing Lists and some other lists, whose messages are compiled into the pages of the BCW. Their names are mentioned accordingly above each quoted message. I would also like to thank the many Bach lovers around the world who have sent me material to be included in the BCW, such as articles, translation of cantata texts, recording details, biographies, photos, music examples, links to other sites, etc. Their names are mentioned accordingly in the relevant pages. I continue to look forward to receiving your comments (corrections, suggestions, improvements, etc.) about the BCW. The instructions how to send me comments, appear in the following page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/How.htm I wish you all another Great and Happy Bach Year!
Claudio Di Veroli wrote (January 3, 2015): Aryeh Oron wrote: < The Bach Cantatas Website (BCW) was launched in its current form and address on December 30, 2000. > May the BCW have many more anniversaries, Aryeh!!

Cantata BWV 41 - Revised & updated Discography
The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 41 “Jesu, nun sei gepreiset” for New Year's Day [Circumcision of Christ, Holy Name] on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, 2 violins, violoncello piccolo, viola, organ & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (15): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV41.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (8): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV41-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV041-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 41 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV41-D5.htm

Cantata BWV 124 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (January 17, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 124 “Meinen Jesum laß ich nicht” for 1st Sunday after Epiphany on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, concertante oboe d’amore, 2 violins, viola, continuo with organ & strings. See: Complete Recordings (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV124.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (3): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV124-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV124-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 124 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV124-D6.htm

Bach Cantatas Website (BCW) Hosts Bach on a BudgScores
Gary Harney [Immanuel Bach Consort: www.immanuelbachconsort.org ] wrote via Aryeh Oron (January 17, 2015): While it is widely accepted that the roughly 200 extant cantatas by Bach are among the greatest bodies of church music ever written, today choruses from them are performed in liturgical settings today far less often than motets by Byrd or masses by Palestrina. Why is this the case? There are many contributing factors, but high on the list is that few churches can afford the instrumentalists required to perform these works in their original form. The Bach on a Budget series is a project of the Immanuel Bach Consort, which selects choruses that are within the technical abilities of capable (but not necessarily specialist) church choirs, that reflect theology consistent with today’s norms, and that are of suitable length for today’s church services, then reworks the accompaniment to be for either organ alone, or in some cases for organ and 1 or 2 obbligato instruments. These accompaniments are not orchestral transcriptions, but rather attempts to create serviceable accompaniments for organ which retain the essence of the orchestral score while being idiomatic and within the reach of capable players. Bach on a Budget is delighted that the BCW has agreed to post their scores, which are available in pdf format free of charge. The first offerings are choruses suitable for General Use, including such accessible works as “Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt” (BWV 68), “Herr gib, daß ich dein Ehre” (BWV 107), and “Wir danken dir” (BWV 29). A series of choruses for Seasonal Use is in progress and will be available soon. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Scores/IndexScores-IBC.htm Linked from: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Scores/index.htm The scores with reduced instrumentation are also linked from the relevant cantata pages on the BCW [under Scoring, second line] See, for example: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV68.htm For more information, visit the BCW or the Immanuel Bach Consort website: www.immanuelbachconsort.org

Cantata BWV 3 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (January 19, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 3 "Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid" [I] for 2nd Sunday after Epiphany on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, trombone, 2 oboes d’amore, 2 violins, viola, continuo. See: Complete Recordings (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV3.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (3): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV3-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV003-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 3 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV3-D5.htm

Cantata BWV 111 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (January 28, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 111 "Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit" for 3rd Sunday after Epiphany on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola, continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV111.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV111-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV111-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 111 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV111-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 92 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (February 2, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 92 "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn" for Septuagesima Sunday on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes d’amore, 2 violins, viola& continuo. See: Complete Recordings (14): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV92.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV92-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV092-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 92 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV92-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 125 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (February 10, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 125 "Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin" for the Feast of Purification of Mary on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloist; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of transverse flute, oboe d’amore, 2 violins, viola, continuo & horn (in the continuo of the opening chorus). See: Complete Recordings (15): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV125.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (4): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV125-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV125-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 125 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV125-D5.htm

Cantata BWV 126 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (February 19, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 126 "Erhalt uns Herr, bei deinem Wort" for the Feast of Purification of Mary on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV126.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV126-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV126-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 126 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV126-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 127 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (February 27, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 127 "Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott" for for Quinquagesima Sunday [Estomihi] on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, oboe, 2 flutes, 2 violins, viola& continuo. See: Complete Recordings (17): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV127.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (33): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV127-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 127 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV127-D5.htm

Cantata BWV 4 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (March 10, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 4 "Christ lag in Todesbanden" for Easter Sunday on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra 2 violins, viola & continuo in the original Mühlhausen version (1707-1708). For the 2nd Leipzig performance of this cantata in 1725, Bach added a cornett and 3 trombones. This is probably the most famous and most recorded Chorale Cantata by J.S. Bach. There are currently 80 complete recordings and 55 recordings of individual movements. The discography is presented chronologically by recording date in 8 pages, a page per a decade. You can see that there are recordings for every taste: the early or the later version, big choir or OVPP, solo movements sung by soloists or the choir, conventional or original instruments, etc On the BCW there are also 6 discussion pages of this cantata, including the recent discussion from last week. All are linked from the main page of this cantata: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV4.htm The revised discography includes about 150 listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 4 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 12 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (March 19, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen" for Jubilate [3rd Sunday after Easter] on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, oboe, bassoon, strings & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (35): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV12.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (41): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV12-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 12 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording alreadypresented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW last week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV12-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 13 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (March 23, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 13 "Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen" for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano,alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 recorders, oboe da caccia, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV13.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV13-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 13 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW last week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV13-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 1 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (March 29, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 1 "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" for the for the Feast of Annunciation of Mary on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 horns, 2 oboes da caccia, 2 concertante violins, 2 ripieno violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (25): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV1.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV1-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 1 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW last week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV1-D5.htm

Oster-Oratorium BWV 249 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (April 21, 2015): The discography page of the Oster-Oratorium (Easter Oratorio) BWV 249 "Kommet, eilet und laufet" on the BCW have been revised and updated. The oratorio is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, oboe d'amore, bassoon, 2 recorders, transverse flute, 2 violins, viola & basso continuo. See: Complete Recordings (38): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Vocal/BWV249.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography page, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 video of the oratorio. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography page. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this oratorio. If you are aware of a recording missing from this page, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 112 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (April 24, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 112 “Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt” for Misericordias Domini [2nd Sunday after Easter] on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 horns, 2 oboes d’amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV112.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (7): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV112-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV112-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 112 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV112-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 117 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (May 16, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 117 “Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut” for unspecified occasion on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 transverse flutes, 2 oboes, 2 oboes d’amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (14): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV117.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV117-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV117-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 117 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantatin the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV117-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 97 - Revised & updated Discography
The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 97 “In allen meinen Taten” for unspecified occasion on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, violin obbligato, strings, cello & organ in the continuo. See: Complete Recordings (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV97.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (15): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV97-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV097-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 97 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW William L. Hoffman's detailed introduction to this week's discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV97-D3.htm

Cantata BWV 68 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (June 1, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 68 "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt" for Whit Monday [2nd Day of Pentecost] on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 oboes, taille, horn, 2 violins, violoncello piccolo, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (21): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV68.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (54): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV68-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV068-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 68 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 129 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (June 7, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 129 "Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott" for Trinity Sunday on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, timpani, transverse flute, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (12): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV129.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (18): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV129-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I have also added to the movement pages of this cantata an option to move back and forth between the movements and to each movement page the text and relevant portion of the BGA score. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/INS/BWV129-01.htm I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 129 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 75 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (June 19, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 75 “Die Elenden sollen essen, daß sie satt werden” for the 1st Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 2 oboes, oboe d’amore, bassoon, strings & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV75.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (26): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV75-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 75 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV75-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 76 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (June 26, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 76 “Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes” for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 2 oboes, oboe d'amore, bassoon, strings & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (16): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV76.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (13): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV76-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 76 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV76-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 21 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 11, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 21 “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” for the 3rd Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, 4 trombones, timpani, oboe, 2 violins, viola, bassoon, organ & continuo. Numerous recordings have been added to this discography since the last revision; the number of recordings of individual movements has been doubled! See: Complete Recordings (42): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV21.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (93): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV21-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 21 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV21-D7.htm

Cantata BWV 185 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 13, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 185 “Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe” for the 4th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of oboe, 2 violins, viola, bassoon & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV185.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (2): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV185-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 185 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV185-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 24 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 17, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 24 “Ein ungefärbt Gemüte” for the 4th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of clarino (trumpet), 2 oboes, 2 oboes d'amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV24.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (1): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV24-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 24 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV24-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 167 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 21, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 167 “Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe” for the Feast of Nativity of St John the Baptist on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of clarino (trumpet), oboe, oboe da caccia, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (7): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV167.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV167-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 167 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV167-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 186 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 26, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 186 “Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht” for the for the 7th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes, taille, bassoon, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV186.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV186-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 186 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV186-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 136 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (July 29, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 186 “Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz” for the 8th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, oboe, oboe d’amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV136.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (4): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV136-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 136 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV136-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 105 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (August 7, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 105 “Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht” for the 9th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (23): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV105.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (18): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV105-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 105 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV105-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 46 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (August 13, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 46 “Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgendein Schmerz sei” for the 10th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra trumpet (or corno da tirarsi), 2 transverse flutes (or recorders), 2 oboes da caccia, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (15): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV46.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV46-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 46 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV46-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 179 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (August 18, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 179 “Siehe zu, daß deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei” for the 11th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes da caccia, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV179.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV179-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 179 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV179-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 69a - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (August 25, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 69a “Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele” for the 12th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 3 trumpets, timpani, flute, 2 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV69a.htm No Recordings of Individual Movements. The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 69a missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV69-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 119 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (August 27, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 119 “Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn” for the Inauguration of Leipzig Town Council on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 4 trumpets, timpani, 2 flutes, 3 oboes d'amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo (including organ). See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV119.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV119-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 119 missing from these p, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV119-D6.htm

Cantata BWV 77 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 2, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 77 “Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, Lieben” for the 13th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet/tromba da tirarsi, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo (including organ). See: Complete Recordings (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV77.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV77-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 77 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV77-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 25 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 8, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 25 “Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe” for the 14th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of cornett, 3 trombones, 3 recorders, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV25.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV25-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 25 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV25-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 138 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 14, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 138 "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz?" (Why do you cause distress to yourself, my heart?) for the 15th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 oboes d'amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (17): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV138.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (4): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV138-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 138 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV138-D5.htm

Recorded and filmed Bach Cantata Series by J.S. Bach-Stiftung St. Gallen
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 17, 2015): The J.S. Bach-Stiftung St. Gallen (J.S. Bach Foundation of St Gallen) in Switzerland has embarked on a remarkable undertaking: over a period of some 25 years, the Foundation will perform the complete vocal works by J.S. Bach. Each month, one of the over 200 Bach cantatas is performed in the idyllic town of Trogen in Appenzell, Switzerland. Only one cantata is performed per concert – but, for that, it is played twice. To present the work in its context, each cantata is performed according to its place in the church calendar. Between the two cantata performances, a notable speaker from the sphere of culture, economics or politics gives a reflection lecture on the cantata’s libretto and music. This lends a new perspective the second hearing of the work. In addition, there are complementary workshops. With a rhythm of 12 cantatas per year, the project, which began in October 2006, is estimated to conclude in the year 2030. The main aim of the J.S. Bach Foundation's ambitious project is to provide a living Bach experience for today's listeners and to deepen our understanding of the great composer's works. The artistic director of the foundation is Rudolf Lutz, who rehearses and conducts all performances with the choir, orchestra and solo vocalists. All concerts are performed on period instruments. The size of the vocal ensemble performing the choral movements ranges from 4 (OVPP) to 16. All introductory workshops, concerts and reflection lectures are released on DVD. The cantatas are also released on CD. The texts of the lectures are published in a continually expanding Bach Anthology. So far 74 DVD's (74 Cantatas) and 14 CD's (42 Cantatas) have been released. The discography pages on the BCW of this excellent recorded and filmed cantata series have recently been revised and updated. See: DVD's 2006-2011: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Performers/Lutz-R.htm DVD's 2012-2014: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Performers/Lutz-R-Rec2.htm CD's: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Performers/Lutz-R-Rec5.htm All the relevant cantata pages have also been updated accordingly. The entries in the cantata pages include both the DVD and CD releases and the concert programme notes. In many cases there are also watching options to selections from the filmed performances.

Cantata BWV 95 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 22, 2015) The discography pages of Cantata BWV 95 " Christus, der ist mein Leben" (Christ is my life.) for the 16th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, 2 oboe d'amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (12): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV95.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV95-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching oto recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios & 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 95 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV95-D4.htm

Fritz Lehmann Bach Cantata Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 25, 2015): Fritz Lehmann (1904-1956) was one of the pioneers in the world of recorded Bach Cantatas. In the early 1950's he recorded 10 cantatas with his choir Berliner Motettenchor and the Berliner Philharmoniker. Those recordings were first issued in Germany by Archiv Produktion, then in the UK by the sister label Archive Production. In the USA the recordings were published by American Decca in different couplings from the original German LP's. Fritz Lehmann's career was cut short by his early death at the age of 51. He left us this small but important legacy of recorded Bach Cantatas. The recordings, which were done before the HIP era, are well conducted and performed. 13 years ago, I wrote in the BCML about Lehmann and another conductor from the same period, Hans Grischkat (1903-1977): "These two German recorded a substantial amount of Bach’s vocal music, however most of it has never been issued in CD form. Based on what I had the opportunity of hearing, I can say that their approach can be defined as romantic. That means using of big forces (choir and orchestra), expanded length and preference for legato lines rather than rhythmic approach. Although not in line with the modern approach of the HIP school, which prefers quicker tempi and dancing rhythm, I believe that the legacy of both conductors deserve re-issue in CD form. Not only as a respect and honour for conductors who were among the first to record the Bach Cantatas, but also in order to give us another angle to look at the cantatas. The modern interpretations have too many similarities, and sometimes I have the impression that the contemporary conductors try to imitate each other, or at least to follow the same route. We are in need of variety of approaches to enrich our listening. If we have a different one already recorded, why not making it available to the public? Furthermore, both conductors used first-rate vocal soloists, as the soprano Agnes Giebel (Grischkat) and the tenor Helmut Krebs (Lehmann). We have learnt from many cantata discussions that quite often singers from the past outclass many contemporary singers in terms of expression and vocal quality." Only a few of the recordings have been issued in CD form over the years. However, in recent years most of them have become available for download by labels as Discover Classical Music and Classical Moments and most recently by BNF Collection (the latter in higher resolution than MP3). The discography page of Fritz Lehmann on the BCW has recently been revised and updated. The page now presents all the known issues of his Bach Cantatas in LP, CD and Music Download formats. See: http://bach-cantatas.com/Performers/Lehmann.htm All the relevant cantata pages have also been updated accordingly. The entries in the cantata pages present all the releases of the work in the same place.

Cantata BWV 148 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (September 27, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 148 "Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens" (Bring to the Lord the glory of his name) for the 17th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto & tenor soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 3 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV148.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (8): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV148-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 148 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV148-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 50 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (October 6, 2015): The discography page of Cantata BWV 50 "Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft" (Now is the salvation and the strength) for the Feast of St Michael and All Angels on the BCW has been revised and updated. The work, which is actually a chorus movement from a lost cantata, is scored for 8-part chorus and orchestra of 3 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo Many recordings have been added since the previous revision, and the discography now includes exactly 50 recordings! See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV50.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 50 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV50-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 48 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (October 14, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 48 "Ich elender Mensch, wer wird micherlösen" (Miserable man that I am) for the 19th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto & tenor soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (10): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV48.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV48-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 48 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 162 - Revised & updated Discography
Arueh Oron wrote(October 19, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 162 "Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe" (Ah! I see, now as I go to the wedding) for the 20th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass;soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of corno da tirarsi, 2 violins, viola, bassoon & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV162.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (3): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV162-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 162 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 109 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (October 22, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 109 "Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben!" (I believe, dear Lord, help my unbelief!) for the 21st Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto & tenor soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of corno da caccia, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (16): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV109.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (6): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV109-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 109 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV109-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 89 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (October 29, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 89 "Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim?" (What am I to make of you , Ephraim?) for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV89.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV89-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 1 video of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 89 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV89-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 163 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (November 3, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 163 "Nur jedem das Seine!" (Only to each his due!) for the 23rd Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 violins, viola, 2 violoncello obbligato& continuo. See: Complete Recordings (8): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV163.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (9): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV163-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 163 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV163-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 60 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (November 8, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 60 "O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort[!" II (O eternity, you word of thunder) for the 24th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of horn, 2 oboes d'amore, 2 violins, viola& continuo. See: Complete Recordings (16): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV60.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (17): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV60-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. The closing movement of the cantata is a setting of Bach to the beautiful Chorale Melody by Johann Rudolf Ahle "Es ist genung": http://www.bach-cantatas.com/CM/Es-ist-genug.htm Some of the recordings of individual movements present arrangements of Bach setting by Paul-Heinz Dittrich, Edison Densov, Magnus Lindberg, the Swingle Singers and others. The most famous use is in the final Adagio of Alban Berg's Violin Concerto ("To the memory of an angel"). Berg included two variations based upon the Bach chorale setting near the end of the Concerto. Berg's Concerto is not included in the discography of Cantata BWV 60. This masterpiece has over 100 recordings and needs a dedicated discography. I hope to find the time to do it some day. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 60 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV60-D6.htm

Cantata BWV 90 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (November 17, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 90 "Es reißet euch ein schrecklich Ende" (A dreadful end carries you away) for the 25th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV90.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (5): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV90-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 90 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV90-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 70 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (November 25, 2015): The discography pages of the Solo Cantata BWV 70 "Wachet! betet! betet! wachet!" (Watch! Pray! Pray! Watch!) for the 26th Sunday after Trinity on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of trumpet, oboe, bassoon, 2 violins, viola & continuo (with organ). See: Complete Recordings (25): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV70.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (11): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV70-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this solo cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 70 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV70-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 61 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 2, 2015): The discography pages of the Chorale Cantata BWV 61 "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" [I] (Now come, saviour of the gentiles) for the 1st Sunday in Advent on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 violins, viola & continuo. This is a very popular cantata: there are currently 62 complete recordings and 22 recordings of individual movements. The discography is presented chronologically by recording date in 8 pages, a page per a decade. You can see that there are recordings for every taste: big choir, small choir or OVPP, conventional or original instruments, etc On the BCW there are also 5 discussion pages of this cantata, including the recent discussion from this week. All are linked from the main page of this cantata: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV61.htm The revised discography includes about 130 listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive and detailed discography of this chorale cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 61 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Cantata BWV 63 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 12, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 63 "Christen, ätzet diesen Tag" (Christians, engrave this day) for Christmas Day on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 4 trumpets, timpani, 3 oboes, bassoon, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (33): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV63.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (7): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV63-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 63 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV63-D4.htm

Lutheran Church Year - 2016-2020
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 15, 2015): Following a request from Norway, I have created a page of the Lutheran Church Year (LCY) for the years 2016-2020. The page includes the dates of each event in the LCY and the corresponding Bach works. See: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/LCY/Lutheran-2016-2020.htm Linked from the main page of the LCY on the BCW, which contains an explanation: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/LCY/index.htm I hope the page would help directors of cantata series, ensembles and performers planning the schedule of cantata performances in the forthcoming years and also planning the discussions in the BCML.

BWV 40 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 17, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 40 "Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes" (For this reason the Son of God appeared) for the 2nd Day of Christmas on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for alto, tenor & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of 2 horns, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (17): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV40.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (15): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV40-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 40 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV40-D4.htm

Cantata BWV 64 - Revised & updated Discography
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 21, 2015): The discography pages of Cantata BWV 64 "Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget" (See, what sort of love the Father has shown to us) for the 3rd Day of Christmas on the BCW have been revised and updated. The cantata is scored for soprano, alto & bass soloists; 4-part chorus; and orchestra of cornett, 3 trombones, oboe d'amore, 2 violins, viola & continuo. See: Complete Recordings (18): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV64.htm Recordings of Individual Movements (16): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV64-2.htm The revised discography includes many listening/watching options to recordings directly from the discography pages, just below the recording details. I also put at the BCW Home Page: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/ 2 audios and 2 videos of the cantata. A short description below the audio/video image is linked to the full details at the discography pages. I believe this is the most comprehensive discography of this cantata. If you are aware of a recording of BWV 64 missing from these pages, or want to correct/add details of a recording already presented on the BCW, please do not hesitate to inform me. You can also read on the BCW the recent discussion of the cantata in the BCML (4th round): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV64-D4.htm

BCW: BCML Discussions
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 29, 2015): I am glad to inform you that all the discussions in the Bach Cantatas Mailing List (BCML) up to the beginning of this week have been arranged, edited and compiled into the BCW pages. I am sincerely grateful to the participants in the discussions and glad to see the high level, good spirit, and civilized manner of the discussions. Some of the most discussed issues in 2015: Cantatas: BWV 4: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/BWV4-D6.htm General Topics: Number of Cantatas: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Topics/Number-Cantatas-2.htm I hope to see you all continue contributing to the discussions and encourage the silent members and the new ones to participate in the discussions and to ask any question, raise any issue and express their views and opinions. Any Bach-related issue can be discussed provided that the Guidelines are kept: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Guidelines.htm Happy New Year!
Ed Myskowski wrote (December 31, 2015): Aryeh Oron wrote: < I am glad to inform you that all the discussions in the Bach Cantatas Mailing List (BCML) up to the beginning of this week have been arranged, edited and compiled into the BCW pages. I am sincerely grateful to the participants in the discussions and glad to see the high level, good spirit, and civilized manner of the discussions. > Yes, and the civilized manner is especially natable and appreciated. Happy New Year to all.

BCW: Over 11,000 Musician Bios!
Aryeh Oron wrote (December 31, 2015): The BCW contains short biographies of musicians, organised in two sections. Performers of J.S. Bach's works: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/index.htm This section contains short biographies of every performer who has taken part in a recording of Bach's vocal works: mainly singers, conductors, chorus masters, choral and instrumental groups, as well as performers of Bach's solo keyboard and lute works. You can find in this section bios of many other instrumentalists, but at this stage the collection of their bios is far from being comprehensive.During 2015, I have added, among others, bios of many members of vocal ensembles, including: Monteverdi Choir (Director J.E, Gardiner): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Monteverdi-Choir.htm Collegium Vocale Gent (Director: P. Herreweghe): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Collegium-Vocale-Gent.htm Bach Collegium Japan (Director: M. Suzuki): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Bach-Collegium-Japan.htm De Nederlandse Bachvereniging (Director J.v. Veldhoven): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Netherlands-Bach-Society.htm Dunedin Consort (Director: J. Butt): http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Dunedin-Consort.htm The bio of each member includes a list of the albums/works in which he/she has taken part. Poets & Composers associated with J.S. Bach: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/index.htm This section contains short biographies of Hymn-writers, Librettists, Composers of Chorale Melodies (CM), Composers who used CM used by Bach, Arrangers of Bach's works for piano and for orchestra, Members of Bach Family, Thomaskantors, Bach's Pupils, Composers whose works were performed by Bach; Composers whose works were attributed to Bach, etc. The combined number of musician bios in both sections has just crossed the number 11,000. I believe this is one of the biggest collections of its kind on the web. If you would like to contribute a musician biography/to the BCW or expand/correct existing bio, please send it to me in accordance with the guidelines at: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/IndexBio-Exp.htm Happy New Year!

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