Bach: Cantatas For Soprano
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J. S. BACH
Bach: Cantatas For Soprano
Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Freiburger Barockorchester, with Andreas Wolf (bass-baritone)
[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 21 April 2017
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For his biographer Philipp Spitta, Bach's period as organist and later Konzertmeister to the Duke of Weimar (1708-17) was the time of his 'early mastery'. Nowhere is this more evident than in the small but highly distinguished body of cantatas he wrote there, whether for the court chapel - the Himmelsburg or 'Castle of Heaven' - or for some clearly very joyful wedding (BWV 202). From the ravishing duets for soprano and oboe of the latter to the penitential strains of BWV 199, the radiant voice of Carolyn Sampson and the virtuosos of the Freiburger Barockorchester do full justice to the composer's infinite variety.
"Here are performances...to treasure for a lifetime...Sampson conveys a beguiling innocence, enlivening Bach's vernal masterpiece with affective ornaments, lightly articulated declamation and a carefully controlled vibrato. Tempos are justly chosen and the appropriately resonant importance given to the basso continuo provides icing on this most delicious of cakes." BBC Music Magazine Recording of the Month, August 2017 *****
"The crystalline beauty of Sampson's voice makes it the ideal instrument for the wondrous language of 'Weichet nur' … the fit between Sampson and the orchestra - as she lives in Freiburg, her local band - is exemplary … a gem of a disc" Early Music Today, June 2017 *****
"Sampson is arguably the most experienced, assured and wide-ranging of current Bach sopranos. Sensitivity to the evolving line and projection of text, both of which she manages with warmth and dark-hued reflection, forms a consistent part of her delicate armoury...The resonant and authoritative Freiburgers encapsulate the profound remorse of the sinner [in BWV199]...This is really worth waiting for." Gramophone Magazine, July 2017
"a fresh, glowing reading of Bach's Wedding Cantata … her radiant soprano growing from the organic opening and its oboe solo … a convincing journey, beautifully balanced" Record Review, 28th May 2017
"It's a tribute to [Sampson's] linguistic as well as bright-voiced musical talents that she is the chosen soloist with the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. The German period ensemble's energy and precision is ever evident" The Observer, 14th May 2017 ****
Tracks:
Weichet Nur, Betrübte Schatten, BWV 202
Soprano Vocals - Carolyn Sampson
1 Aria: Weichet Nur, Betrübte Schatten 6:37
2 Recitativo: Die Welt Wird Wieder Neu 0:25
3 Aria: Phoebus Eilt Mit Schnellen Pferden 3:31
4 Recitativo: Drum Sucht Auch Amor Sein Vergnügen 0:37
5 Aria: Wenn Die Frühlingslüfte Streichen 2:52
6 Recitativo: Und Dieses Ist Das Glücke 0:42
7 Aria: Sich Üben Im Lieben 4:19
8 Recitativo: So Sei Das Band Der Keuschen Liebe 0:23
9 Gavotte: Sehet In Zufriedenheit 1:34
Tritt Auf Die Glaubensbahn, BWV 152
Oboe, Soloist - Katharina Arfken
Recorder, Soloist - Isabel Lehman*
Viola d'Amore, Soloist - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
Viola da Gamba, Soloist - Frauke Hess
10 Sinfonia 3:18
11 Aria: Tritt Auf Die Glaubensbahn
Bass Vocals [Bass Baritone] - Andreas Wolf
2:40
12 Recitativo: Der Heiland Ist Gesetzt
Bass Vocals [Bass Baritone] - Andreas Wolf
2:00
13 Aria: Stein, Der Über Alle Schätze
Soprano Vocals - Carolyn Sampson
4:36
14 Recitativo: Es Ärgre Sich Die Kluge Welt
Bass Vocals [Bass Baritone] - Andreas Wolf
1:21
15 Aria: Wie Soll Ich Dich, Liebster Der Seelen, Umfassen?
Bass Vocals [Bass Baritone] - Andreas Wolf
Soprano Vocals - Carolyn Sampson
4:16
Mein Herze Schwimmt Im Blut, BWV 199
Soprano Vocals - Carolyn Sampson
16 Mein Herze Schwimmt Im Blut 2:00
17 Aria: Stumme Seufzer, Stille Klagen 7:46
18 Recitativo: Doch Gott Muß Mir Genädig Sein 1:00
19 Aria: Tief Gebückt Und Voller Reue 7:51
20 Recitativo: Auf Diese Schmerzensreu 0:12
21 Choral: Ich, Dein Betrübtes Kind 1:45
22 Recitativo: Ich Lege Mich In Diese Wunden 0:44
23 Aria: Wie Freudig Ist Mein Herz 2:10
