Gaechinger Cantorey, Hans-Christoph Rademann - Johann Sebastian Bach: The Motets, BWV 225-230 (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: No. 1, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
02. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: No. 2, Wie sich ein Vater erbarmet
03. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225: No. 3, Lobet den Hern in seinen Taten
04. Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: No. 1, Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf
05. Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: No. 2, Der aber die Herzen forschet
06. Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226: No. 3, Du heilige Brunst, süßer Trost
07. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 1, Jesu, meine Freude
08. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 2, Es ist nun nichts Verdammliches
09. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 3, Unter deinem Schirmen
10. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 4, Denn das Gesetz
11. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 5, Trotz dem alten Drachen
12. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 6, Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich
13. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 7, Weg mit allen Schätzen
14. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 8, So aber Christus in euch ist
15. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 9, Gute Nacht, o Wesen
16. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 10, So nun der Geist
17. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227: No. 11, Weicht, ihr Trauergeister
18. Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir, BWV 228
19. Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229: No. 1, Komm, Jesu, komm
20. Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229: No. 2, Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht!
21. Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230

With this recording, the Gaechinger Cantoreyturns to Johann Sebastian Bach's motets, works widely regarded as a pinnacle of sacred vocal music. Emerging from an intensively prepared series of concerts and recorded at theTauberPhilharmonie Weikersheim, the album combines tonal transparency, expressive power, and vibrant historically informed performance practice at the highest level.

Bach's motets rank among the most impressive works in the choral repertoire. Between intimate devotion and the splendor of double-choir writing unfolds a musical cosmos filled with contrapuntal mastery, emotional intensity, and eight-part virtuosity. Finely balanced instrumental colours complement the choral sound, lending the works remarkable transparency and flexibility.

For many years, theGaechinger Cantoreyhas played a defining role in the performance of Bach's music with a sound that is at once precise, agile, and immediate. Under the direction ofHans-Christoph Rademann, the ensemble's interpretations understand historically informed performance practice as a means of rediscovering the emotional power and complexity of this music. The ensemble's distinctive artistic profile is especially evident in the motets: transparent in sound, closely attuned to the text, and driven by great musical energy. With this release, Accentus Music continues its long-standing collaboration with theGaechinger Cantorey, which has already resulted in several highly acclaimed Bach recordings.