Retrospect Ensemble, Matthew Halls - J.S. Bach: Easter & Ascension Oratorios (2014)

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Title: J.S. Bach: Easter & Ascension Oratorios
Year Of Release: 2014
Label: Linn Records
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 70:26
Total Size: 343 mb
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)


1. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: I. Sinfonia 3:52
2. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: II. Adagio 3:39
3. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: III. Chorus and Duetto. "Kommt, eilet und laufet" 4:41
4. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: IV. Recitativo. "O kalter Männer Sinn" 0:52
5. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: V. Aria. "Seele, deine Spezereien" 10:49
6. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: VI. Recitativo. "HierIst die Gruft" 0:37
7. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: VII. Aria. "Sanfte soll mein Todeskummer" 7:15
8. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: VIII. Recitativo."Indessen seufzen wir" 0:50
9. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: IX. Aria. "Saget, saget mir geschwinde" 5:40
10. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: X. Recitativo "Wir sind erfreuet" 0:33
11. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: XI. Chorus "Preis und Dank" 2:27
12. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: I. Chorus. "Lobet GottIn seinen Reichen" 4:30
13. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: II. Evangelist. "Der Herr Jesus hub seine Hände auf" 0:26
14. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: III. Recitativo. "Ach, Jesu, ist dein Abschied schon so nah?" 1:07
15. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: IV. Aria. "Ach, bleibe doch, mein liebstes Leben" 8:12
16. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: V. Evangelist. "Und ward aufgehoben zusehends" 0:27
17. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: VI. Chorale. "Nun lieget alles unter dir" 1:15
18. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: VII. Evangelist. "Und da sie ihm nachsahen gen Himmel fahren" 0:55
19. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: VIII. Recitativo. "Ach ja! So komme bald zurück" 0:33
20. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: IX. Evangelist. "Sie aber beteten ihn an" 0:38
21. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: X. Aria. "Jesu, deine Gnadenblicke" 6:56
22. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11: XI. Chorale. "Wenn soll es doch geschehen" 4:00

Performers:
Carolyn Sampson - soprano
Iestyn Davies - countertenor
James Gilchrist - tenor
Peter Harvey - bass
Retrospect Ensemble
Matthew Halls - conductor

This, the second release of the highly anticipated Retrospect Ensemble series, features the Easter Oratorio, one of Bach’s best-known oratorios and a monumental work, as well as the Ascension Oratorio.

Originally released in 2011 ‘J.S. Bach: Easter and Ascension Oratorios’ has been re-issued as part of Linn’s ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the label’s award-winning catalogue.

Retrospect Ensemble employs large-scale forces for this recording including four-part choir and orchestra (including timpani), and is joined by Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), James Gilchrist (tenor) and Peter Harvey (bass).

This dynamic recording highlights the skill and brilliance of Bach's writing through the inspired story telling of its star soloists and the passion of the Ensemble.

Named a Finalist in the ‘Baroque Vocal’ category at the 2011 Gramophone Awards, the recording received many five star reviews in addition to being named The Sunday Times’ ‘Classical Record of the Week’.

Founded by Matthew Halls, Retrospect Ensemble takes its musicians and audiences on an exciting journey, exploring the repertoire of four centuries and embracing the practices, styles and aesthetics of former ages with renewed vigour and a fresh approach.

Retrospect has appeared at major UK festivals including the Edinburgh International Festival and Norfolk and Norwich Festival and performed at Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, London.

Matthew Halls has established himself as one of today’s leading young conductors. A former Artistic Director of The King’s Consort, he has conducted in prominent venues throughout the UK and Europe.