Motets Main Performer or Conductor: Harry Christophers Accompaniment/Orchestra: The Sixteen Instrumentation: Cello Organ Violin Vocal Theorbo Individual Works: Singet dem Herrn ein Neues Lied, BWV 225 Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit, BWV 226 Jesu meine Freude, BWV 227 Der Gerechte kommt um Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228 Komm, Jesu komm, BWV 229 Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230 Format: Unspecified Record Label: Hyperion Catalog Number: CDA66369 Year Released/Recorded: 1990 Comments: This recording of the Bach Motets has been regarded by many critics as an excellent recording since is has adopted the original performance practices (as far as we know) as the basis for interpreting a performance of this work. The clear singing that results from this interpretation makes it easy to comprehend the immense complexity, as well as making it possible to appreciate the genius behind the compositions. I have studied the scores from this recording, and Bach has used many complex techniques of music composition. Thanks to the relatively simple approach to the performance of these works, it is easy to what Bach is doing in these works, and it is easy to appreciate his genius. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Andrew Koll Date First Submitted: 10/22/1995 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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