Bach,J.S. / Schmid / Cis Collegium Mozarteum Salzb - Johann Sebastian Bach: Complete Works for - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Johannes Passion/ St John Passion BWV 245 2. Matthaüs-Passion/St Matthew Passion, BWV 244 3. Messe in H-Moll/ Mass in B minor, BWV 232 4. Weihnachtsoratorium/Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248

Johann Sebastian Bach's stature as a composer of extraordinary talent and widespread influence is so firmly established in Western culture that it is difficult to believe that only 150 years ago his works lay in veritable obscurity, unknown to all but a small group of scholars. It is largely thanks to ohn, who essentially effected a revival of the composer's music through his rediscovery and promulgation of the St Matthew Passion, besides other pieces, that his works are today regarded as pinnacles of music expression. That they are among the most performed and widely attended is in no doubt; in Holland alone, thousands of singers and musicians are involved in dozens of performances of the St Matthew Passion in Holy Week, with hundreds of thousands listening in churches and concert halls, or gathered around the radio, to what has been described as 'the Gospel according to Bach'. Bringing together all of his works, this dynamic 142-CD set offers a resounding impression of this great spirit of our Western culture, presenting dynamic performances - many period-based, many acclaimed by the international press - that are divided according to genre, thus making for a highly user-friendly compendium. The set draws on all periods of his career, tracing the development of a style that was much influenced by contemporary and past fashions but which was always adapted to Bach's own purpose, often far surpassing the models on which he drew. The German composer travelled a great deal from city to city, and the different circumstances of his various positions are reflected in the great range of works comprising his output while his early years are dominated by much keyboard music, on account of the numerous organist posts he held during this period, later positions at various courts accorded him more personal and artistic freedom - in Cothen, for example, Prince Leopold's passion

Album Tracks 1. Praeludium Et Fuga in C BWV 549 2. Orgelchoräle Der Kirnberger-Sammlung 3. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott LÄßT Walten Manualiter BWV 690 4. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott LÄßT Walten Manualiter BWV 691 5. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin À 2 Clav. Et Ped. BWV 694 6. Fantasia Super Christ Lag in Todesbanden Choralis in Alto Manualiter BWV 695 7. - 8. Praeludium Et Fuga in C BWV 531 9. Orgelchoräle Der Kirnberger-Sammlung 10. Herodes, Sehr Fughetta Manualiter BWV 696 11. Gelobet Seist Du, Jesus Christ Gufhetta Manualiter BWV 697 12. Herr Christ, Der Einig Gottes Sohn Fughetta Manualiter BWV 698 13. Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland Fughetta Manualiter BWV 699 14. Fuga Sopra Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her BWV 700 15. Von Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her Fughetta Manualiter BWV 701 16. Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen Fughetta Manualiter BWV 703 17. Lob Sei Dem Allmächen Gott Fughetta Manualiter BWV 704 18. - 19. Praeludium Et Fuga in E BWV 533 20. Orgelchoräle Der Kirnberger-Sammlung 21. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier BWV 706/1 Und 2 (Alio Modo) 22. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend À 2 Clav. Et Ped. BWV 709 23. Wir Christenleut Habn Jetzund Freud À 2 Clav. Et Ped. BWV 710 24. Allein Gott in Der HÖH Sei Ehr Bicinium Manualiter BWV 711 25. In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr Manualiter BWV 712 26. Fantasia Super Jesu, Meine Freude Manualiter BWV 713 27. - 28. Praeludium Et Fuga in a BWV 551 29. Complete Organ Works Vol. 2 30. Complete Organ Works Vol. 3 31. Complete Organ Works Vol. 4 32. Complete Organ Works Vol. 5 33. Complete Organ Works Vol. 6 34. Complete Organ Works Vol. 7 35. Complete Organ Works Vol. 8 36. Complete Organ Works Vol. 9 37. Complete Organ Works Vol. 10 38. Complete Organ Works Vol. 11 39. Complete Organ Works Vol. 12 40. Complete Organ Works Vol. 13 41. Complete Organ Works Vol. 14 42. Comple