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Label:
   BIS - http://www.bis.se/
Serial:
   BIS-SACD-1471
Title:
   Bach: Cantatas Vol. 30 - Suzuki
Description:
   Bach: "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen!" BWV 51, "Alles mit Gott und nichts ohn' ihn" BWV 1127, "O Holder Tag, erwünschte Zeit" BWV 210 (aria)

Carolyn Sampson (soprano)
Bach Collegium Japan
Masaaki Suzuki (conductor)
Details:
  
Genre:
   Classical - Vocal
Content:
   Stereo/Multichannel
Media:
   Hybrid
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Not to Be Missed (review from amazon.com)
"Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen"--for solo soprano and solo trumpet--has long been one of the most loved of Bach's cantatas. The work makes great demands on the performers and brings immeasurable joy and pleasure with each hearing--from the opening "Praise God" to the final "Alleluja." Bach fans probably own other recordings of this cantata, but this one now takes unquestioned first place. Carolyn Sampson's singing surpasses even that of the divine Emma (Kirkby) for Gardiner, and the SACD sound makes the whole ensemble seem present in your listening room.

Bach's strophic aria "Alles Mit Gott" was discovered only in 2005. This is the only complete recording--with all 12 verses. The music is quite pretty, and conductor Suzuki varies the instrumentation from verse to verse. Bach lovers won't want to miss a single note. Even if you only listen to some of the verses at a sitting, the disc is worth buying for the cantata.
Carolyn Sampson is heavenly! (review from amazon.com)
This SACD hybrid CD is in my opinion an absolutely fabulous example of Suzuki's highly praised Bach cantata series. In my mind, this CD is one of the highs of the series. The SACD sound is state-of-the-art (the balance of all the components seems perfect). There is also a COMPLETE recording of the newly discovered Bach aria (BWV 1127). The tune is really catchy and pleasing (although you may not want to hear all 48 minutes of it as it repeats itself many times). But what steals the show for me is Sampson's rendition of the famous BWV 51 for soprano solo. This is truly sublime singing. Her voice is strong but highly appealing. There is smoothness and sweetness; it also has a tinge of boyishness. Perfect for Bach. Her voice is addictive, if I am allowed to use that phrase. Highly recommended and one of my best Bach cantata CDs. Congratulations to BIS, Suzuki, and Sampson for making such wonderful music.