In Review--The Bach Cure
Philippe Herreweghe and Collegium Vocale Ghent J.S. Bach's Jesu, deine Passion Harmonia Mundi Richard Egarr and Academy of Ancient Music J. S. Bach Bradenburg Concertos Harmonia Mundi Just in time for the Lent season, Harmonia Mundi released J.S. Bach's Jesu deine Passion (Cantatas BWV 22, 23, 127 and 159) . Similar to Handel's Messiah , these cantatas focus on the passion of Christ and performances of the cantatas commemorated the Lent/Easter calendar. You will also find gorgeous arias sung by soprano (Dorothee Mields), alto (Matthew White), tenor (Jan Kobow) and bass (Peter Kooy). And these arias are backed by baroque instruments. The CD booklet explores the history behind the cantatas and provides translation of the arias in several languages. You will also find biographical information of the conductor, the choir, instrumentalists, and soloists. The cantatas set a somber atmosphere, especially in comparison to the Brandenburg Concertos also reviewed he