Description
Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio) - Cantatas 1-3 | DVD
UPC: 0807280117196
Product Features
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Work: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248 - Cantatas 1-3
- Soloists:Ensemble: Chorus and Orchestra of the Bach Academy Krakow, with members of the Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart
- Dorota Ujida - Soprano
- Cornelia Kallisch - Alto
- Aldo Baldin - Tenor
- Andreas Schmidt - Bass
- Conductor: Helmuth Rilling
- Location: St. Mary's Church, Krakow
- Directed for Video and Television by: Gábor L. Bágyoni
- Production: Hänssler-Verlag, co-produced by SDR Stuttgart, distributed by EuroArts Music International
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Subtitle Languages: English (GB), French (F), Spanish (ES)
- Menu Languages: English (GB), German (D), French (F)
- Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
- Running Time: 81 minutes
- DVD Format: NTSC, DVD-5
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Category: Classical Music DVD, Sacred Music
Overview
This DVD presents a beautiful performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), focusing on the first three cantatas of this beloved work. Recorded live at the historic St. Mary's Church in Krakow, the performance features the Chorus and Orchestra of the Bach Academy Krakow, augmented by members of the renowned Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart.
Under the baton of Helmuth Rilling, a distinguished conductor celebrated for his interpretations of Bach's sacred music, the ensemble delivers a powerful and moving rendition of this masterwork. The soloists, including Dorota Ujida, Cornelia Kallisch, Aldo Baldin, and Andreas Schmidt, bring a rich vocal presence to the performance, adding depth and emotion to Bach’s intricate compositions.
The production, directed for video by Gábor L. Bágyoni, captures both the grandeur of the music and the serene beauty of the church setting, making this DVD a treasured addition for any lover of Baroque sacred music.
Interesting Facts
- Historic Venue: St. Mary's Church in Krakow, with its stunning Gothic architecture and rich history, provides a magnificent backdrop for this performance, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of Bach's oratorio.
- Helmuth Rilling: A leading figure in the performance of Bach's music, Rilling's approach is both scholarly and deeply musical, ensuring that each nuance of the score is brought to life.
- Weihnachtsoratorium: Composed for the Christmas season of 1734-1735, Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium is a six-part work that is traditionally performed during the twelve days of Christmas, with each cantata corresponding to a specific day in the liturgical calendar.
Track Listing
Cantata 1:
- Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage
- Bereite dich, Zion
- Großer Herr, o starker König
Cantata 2:
- Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend
- Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
- Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall
Cantata 3:
- Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
- Seid froh, dieweil
- Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen (Reprise)
Publishers
- Hänssler-Verlag
- EuroArts Music International
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