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British soprano and Baroque specialist Catherine Bott performs “Zerfließe, mein Herze” from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Passio secundum Joannem or St John Passion (German: Johannes-Passion), BWV 245, a Passion or oratorio, the older of the surviving Passions by Bach (first performed on April 7, 1724). Brandenberg Consort conducted by Stephen Cleobury. Recorded at the King’s College …
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English countertenor Michael Chance performs “Erbarme dich, mein Gott” (English: Have mercy, my God), an aria for contralto, solo violin, strings (originally 2 violins and 1 viola), and basso continuo, from Johann Sebastian Bach’s 1727 sacred oratorio “Matthäus-Passion” (English: St Matthew Passion), BWV 244.
French mezzo-soprano Anne-Sophie Honoré performs Sébastien Le Camus’ “Laissez durer la nuit par” (English: let the night last). This performance was recorded on May 21, 2018.
The oldest ensemble for Baroque music in the Netherlands, and possibly in the world, the Netherlands Bach Society performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in A minor for four harpsichords, BWV 1065.
Accompanied by the French chamber ensemble Le Consort, the French mezzo-soprano Eva Zaïcik performs Baroque cantatas. Harpsichord and conductor: Justin Taylor. A very beautiful Baroque music performance from young, talented musicians. Enjoy.
Accompanied by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, led by violinist Candida Thompson, the Italian pianist Beatrice Rana performs Johann Sebastian Bach‘s Piano Concerto in D-Minor, BWV 1052 (originally Harpsichord Concerto in D-minor, BWV 1052). Recorded on Friday the 5th of April 2019, during Het AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert in TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Dutch organist Gert van Hoef performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D-minor, BWV 565. The piece is Bach’s signature work for organ solo. Performed on the organ at the church Stephanuskerk at Hasselt, Netherlands. The organ was built in 1802.
Accompanied by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Taiwanese-Australian violinist Ray Chen performs the Italian Baroque-era composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini’s Violin Sonata in G minor, B.g5, more familiarly known as the Devil’s Trill Sonata (Italian: Il trillo del Diavolo), actually a piece for solo violin (with figured bass accompaniment). Here the piece is arranged for solo violin …
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Polish-based early music orchestra {oh!} Orkiestra Historyczna performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067. Recorded on March 23, 2013, as the Final Concert of Festiwal “Musica Poetica” in Tarnow, Poland.
The Croatian Baroque Orchestra performs “Badinerie” from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067. Recorded on November 21, 2010, at the Croatian Music Institute. Baroque flute (soloist): Ana Benić.
