Bach Cantatas, Arnold Schoenberg Choir, Concentus Musicus Wien And Soloists (Sony) album r
BACH wrote these cantatas for a variety of occasions: church services, weddings, funerals or simply sheer entertainment.
Although not intended for publication there is a freshness to them and the eight soloists clearly rejoice in their beauty.
Christine Schafer's performance of aria Gedenk An Uns Mit Deiner Liebe, from the 1731 Cantata Wir Danken Dir Gott, soars exquisitely.
VERDICT 3/5