Famous Cantatas Main Performer or Conductor: Karl Richter Accompaniment/Orchestra: Munchener Bach-Chor & Bach-Orchester Soloists: Stader, Mathis, Schreier, Fischer-Dieskau Instrumentation: Choir Vocal Orchestra Trumpet Individual Works: Cantatas BWV 4 BWV 51 BWV 56 BWV 140 BWV 147 BWV 202 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalog Number: 453094-2 Year Released/Recorded: 1959 1964 1969 1970 1979 Total Playing Time: 160 min. Comments: Yigal N. Amir said: A collection of Bach's famous cantatas. The singing is extraordinarily vivid, especially that of Fischer-Dieskau. Although the performance does not suit today's trend of 'authentic' instrumentation, it has some unusual power. As a whole, I recommend this DG Duo warmly. For BWV 51, I'd go for Gardiner's version with Philips (can't beat Emma Kirkby...). Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Yigal N. Amir Date First Submitted: 09/19/1999 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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