Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich

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When lamenti become things of beauty
Magdalena Kozena, Oh my Goddess...
The Bach Family in all its Glory
Fascinating Lamento
A Lamento Almost Perfect

Lamento

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Enchantment

ASIN: B0006M4RMY
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Ach, Dass Ich Wassers G'nug Hatte
1. Recitativo: Languet Anima Mea Amore Tuo
2. Aria: O Vulnera, Vita Coelestis
3. Recitativo: Amoris Tui Jaculo
4. Aria: Tu Lumen Mentis Es
5. Alleluja
1. Aria: Vergnugte Ruh, Beliebte Seelenlust
@. Recitative: Die Welt, Das Sundenhaus
3. Aria: Wie Jammern Mich Doch Die Verkehrten Herzen
4. Recitative: Wer Solte Sich Demnach
5. Aria: Mir Ekelt Mehr Zu Leben
Bekennen Will Ich Seinen Namen
Selma
Saide, Komm, Mein Wunsch, Mein Lied!
Schon Ist Mein Madchen, Wie Die Traube
Du Quell, Der Sich Durch Goldsand Schlangelt
Mein Herz, Mein Herz Fleucht Ihr Entgegen

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This is a collection of works by the Bach family--J.S., C.P.E., and J.C.--and includes a transcription by Johann Sebastian of a cantata by the Italian composer Francesco Conti (1682-1732). As the title suggests, these works all deal with grief; indeed, the first work, by J.C. Bach (1642-1703), "Ach, dass ich Wassers g'nug hätte," a plea by the singer to shed enough tears to have her sins forgiven, begins with the word "Ach" repeated four times. Kozena fills it with such understated sadness that it's unforgettable. In this work and throughout she sings with a legato that is flawless, tone that always finds the right dynamic for each word, and an ease of emission which makes her presentation of these works seem as natural as speech. The Conti cantata ends with a 90-second "Alleluja" that is ablaze with coloratura, and not a note is out of place; it is a nice contrast with the shadowy, lachrymose nature of the rest of the selections. Kozena's depth of feeling is matched by her ability to express it simply. Along with her colorful sound palette, she and conductor Reinhard Goebel and his Musica Antiqua Köln turn this disc in to a "must-have" for lovers of rare Baroque music and beautiful singing. --Robert Levine

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When lamenti become things of beauty.......2006-03-23

I become nearly speechless when contemplating this recording. It's exquisite beyond words - the almost painful beauty of Magdalena Kozena's voice creates such a personal and glorious epiphany of sorrow that it verges on the unbearable. Glorious music (including one particular aria I've not heard before, and with which I've fallen in love - I must perform it myself!), glorious singing, and glorious playing from all involved make this a recording to treasure.

Ms Kozena sings intelligently, beautifully, musically and appropriately - but more than this, she has the rare ability to sing music as though it has never been sung before. This makes her one of my favourite artists, and I simply do not hesitate when I see a new recording by her. I have not been disappointed.

One of the most powerful and moving pieces on this beautiful recording is of "Ach, dass ich Wassers g'nug hätte", the first title on the CD. It exerts a melancholic insistence, a subtle and deeply effective repeating pattern that seems to increase, rather than decrease, the musical complexity. Suzie le Blanc has also recorded this work, equally effectively. I am glad to have two such unbelievably beautiful recordings in my possession.

I do not know of anyone who, having heard this recording, does not wish to play it again.

Magdalena Kozena, Oh my Goddess..........2006-03-18

There is not much I can say after reading some of the virtuoso reviews, here at Amazon, left before me. However I cannot resist to tell that this album is as beautiful as the fantastic portrait of Kozena and that her voice will thrill you down to your very bones and then, it will take your soul to the highst spheres of inspiration.

The Bach Family in all its Glory.......2006-01-04

This disc highlights two important points.

First there is Kozena's mastery of the repertoire. Not since Hertha Topper has a mezzo soprano sung this reperoire so well. Encountering perfection the only thing one can express is gratitude.

Second the quality of all the works by all the members of the Bach family. Arnold Schoenberg has made the bold assessment that Bach's sons had similar talent as their father -he did not address commitment, of course-, and the works on this disc highlight the Bach family's suppremacy in this repertoire.

The level of the authentic accompaniment is excellent, the quality of the recording is exemplary.

A must.

Fascinating Lamento.......2005-10-29

Even though this album is called Lamento, it's not at all gloomy, and it is certainly a great vehicle for Kozena's radiant voice.
She excels on the technical level, and sings in impeccable Baroque style, but she is also very dramatically engaged and she makes these unfamiliar compositions come to life. She takes risks, both in the choice of these compositions, and stylistic choices: I like the jaunty version of Cantata BWM 170, though it is very different from what we are used to. I also like the way this album is programmed, forming a certain meditative story of sin and redemption.
I think this is Kozena's most interesting recital to date, and I am very glad I discovered this album. It's not just her singing that is brilliant, the orchestra playing is spectacular, too. Don't hesitate to give this Lamento a try, especially if you love beautifully performed, fresh sounding Baroque music.

A Lamento Almost Perfect.......2005-09-30

This is a mighty interesting selection of lesser known offerings from the Bach family, plus two better known cantatas by JSBach Sr mixed in. The opening "Ach, Dass Ich Wassers..." by Johann Christoph Bach, with its strange harmonies, reminiscent of Gesualdo's Gagliarda, is a real stunner and Kozena's heartfelt interpretation hits just the right spot. Francesco Bartolomeo Conti's "Languet anima mea", Philipp Emanuel Bach's "Selma" and Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach's "Die Amerikanerin" are great, though not quite as spectacular, by comparison. And overall, from its classy cover photo to outstanding playing of the orchestra- in 415 Hz tuning, BTW- this CD is a great package.
However, there is a slight glitch: a bizarre version of JS Bach's Cantata BWV 170. The first movement does not have to be taken at a funereal tempo, even on a disc called Lamento, but why play it at such a breakneck speed? Try and compare it to Andreas Scholl's version on his Alto Cantatas where he offers up that heavenly peace and stillnes. Then, the rushed recitativo in warbly gurgly German, then the super fast last movement... It's one thing to play Bach at quicker pace and play up the dance element of his rhythms- it's another to come up with something that sounds like a drunken barn dance; instead of a Vergnugte Ruh, it's a Verruckte Ruh. I still rather like the whole thing, but it sure is a strange approach to this cantata.
If you love Kozena's voice- and it is a voice that could sing a Windows XP programming code and make it sound beautiful- you should get this CD asap: her contralto range and that bright top extension are better than ever, the long lines, the many vocal colours, and great trills, runs and vibrato shadings are just fabulous, especially in this unusual Baroque repertoire. She deserves all the accolades and every "Osobnost roku/Artist of the Year" title coming her way.
I really like this Lamento and I find that I enjoy it more and more with repeat listenings. I would suggest checking out the sound samples first to make sure that radical BWV 170 is to your liking, but it's definitely one of the best classical music albums of 2005.

The Bach Family: Sonatas for Two Flutes and Cembalo

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The Bach Family: Sonatas for Two Flutes and Cembalo

Manufacturer: Pavane
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ASIN: B00005N6LK
Release Date: 2001-07-24

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A bargain if you haven't heard these pieces before

Bach Sons (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
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ASIN: B00006GA51
Release Date: 2002-08-27

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A bargain if you haven't heard these pieces before.......2006-10-22

Every CD on here (seven in total) were recorded recently from 1985 being the oldest(CPE Bachs Berliner Symphonies) and the early 90s for the rest. The sound quality is excellent on all the discs but the first one recorded in 1985 because it's kind of hard to hear the oboes and horns. All the cds in this set are digital recordings. This set includes music by Carl Phillipp Emanual, Johann Christian, Wilhelm Friedemann and Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach.

Bachiana (Music of the Bach Family): Double Concertos - Johann Christian Bach: Sinfonia Concertante in A major / Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Flute Concerto in D major / Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Concerto for Fortepiano & Viola in E flat major / Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord & Fortepiano in E flat major - Musica Antiqua Köln

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Good Stuff from the Bach Boys
Interesthing evolution to the romantic period

Bachiana (Music of the Bach Family): Double Concertos - Johann Christian Bach: Sinfonia Concertante in A major / Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Flute Concerto in D major / Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Concerto for Fortepiano & Viola in E flat major / Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Concerto for Harpsichord & Fortepiano in E flat major - Musica Antiqua Köln
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach , Joachim Fiedler , Reinhard Goebel , Robert Hill , Reinhard Goebel , and Musica Antiqua Köln
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Heinichen: Dresden Concerti

ASIN: B000071X9X
Release Date: 2003-02-11

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Bachiana is a sterling collection of concertos by Bach's sons. The most substantial work on this well-filled disc is C.P.E. Bach's Concerto for Harpsichord and Fortepiano from 1788, the year of his death. The two instruments are treated as equals, and the orchestra plays a significant role as well. The first movement offers a unique combination of drama (especially in the forceful orchestral interjections) and piquant wit, also characteristic of the Presto finale. Those movements sandwich a grave Larghetto of austere beauty. It's a deeply personal, perhaps valedictory, work. The other selections have plenty of appeal, too. J.C. Bach's Sinfonia Concertante is a charming work of deceptive lightness. W.F.E. Bach's Flute Concerto opens with a first movement featuring complex textures and moves on to a gently lovely Largo and a delightful Vivace finale. The least known of these four Bachs, J.C.F., contributes a fascinating Concerto for Fortepiano and Viola, notable for fetching interplay between the instruments and the integrated orchestral role. --Dan Davis

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Good Stuff from the Bach Boys.......2003-11-11

Let's face it. There have been many of these "Sons of Bach" albums, and while they introduce us to the wealth of talent in the Bach family, they often end up just underscoring by how much Johann Sebastian's talent outstripped that of the rest of the clan. I can't say you'll come away from this disc with a new appreciation of Bach's prolific progeny, but I will be surprised if you don't find this is one of the most enjoyable and successful such collections to come along. First, the music. As the notes to this recording point out, Wilhelm Friedemann's concerto is a pretty exciting recent scholarly discovery. I doubt, as the notes suggest, that it has any claim to rival in popularity J. S.'s Suite in B Minor, but I will say this: it is just about the equal of C. P. E. Bach's well-known and admired concertos, with a slow movement that has the tender melodiousness of the best of J. C. Bach, while the outer movements have some of the clever harmonic-melodic twists and turns that C. P. E. is famous for.

Unfortunately, the lone representative here from J. C. is attractive and diverting but not one of his best works. It sounds, as all the lesser pieces by this composer sound, like Mozart without genius. There is better J. C. Bach music around.

But then the work by J. Ch. F. Bach, the least remembered of the Bach sons, is well above what I have heard from him in the past. The Concerto for Fortepiano and Viola is a novel concept, and it is approached with imagination by J. Ch. F. The quality of invention is well sustained in this big work--at almost 26 minutes by far the most substantial composition on the disc. I liked especially the opening movement marked allegro con brio, a successful blend of fire and lyricism. While it is the most striking movement, the others have their moments of beauty and drama too; overall, this is a concerto of great interest.

Last and best is the valedictory concerto of C. P. E. Bach, certainly the greatest of J. S.'s sons. The Concerto for Harpsichord and Fortepiano is an off-beat masterwork in which C. P. E. bids farewell to the harpsichord by playing it off against its young cousin the fortepiano, now in the ascendancy. The concerto is a wonderful exploration of the sonorities of both instruments, and if they were rivals in the music world, here they are instead civilized conversationalists. If you enjoy C. P. E. Bach's strange harmonic explorations and melodies that turn on a dime, here they are in extremely enjoyable abundance. The last movement is a joyous, youthful romp, remarkable coming from the 70-something C. P. E.

If the music is fine, the music making is extraordinary. Musica Antiqua and Goebel always have novel things to say about the novelties they profer, and these performances are no exception. The playing is wonderfully fluid, dramatic when it needs to be (I always love the horns), plangent and tender when that is called for.

Excellent sound rounds out the package: it's close but atmospheric, with great detail as well as timbral realism. I highly recommend this one.

Interesthing evolution to the romantic period.......2003-03-14

After an anthology of the ascendants of J.S.B., Goebel is concernerd about his four sons. The most convincing moment of this Cd is the "Symphonie concertante pour violon et violoncelle", which is elegant and refined. A big surprise: "Le Concerto pour flûte" of Wilhelm Frieedemann is astonishing. It is full of strenght ! The flautist,Verena Fischer,is radiant. The curious concerto of Johann Christoph Friedrich, for " hammerflügel, alto and orchestra" is strange and beautiful. You must hear Robert Hill (formidable at the hammerflügel) hold a dialogue with Reinhard Goebel (alto). This is delightful! The "Concerto pour pianoforte, clavecin et orchestre" of Carl Philipp Emmanuel is the most known piece of this CD. Goebel and his brilliant soloist are palying with a frenzy spirit ! Very stimulating CD !

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Chacony in g, Z.730
Con, Op.8 No.6: Grave-Vivace
Con, Op.8 No.6: Largo
Con, Op.8 No.6: Vivace
Con Pastorale in F: Passacaglia
Stabat Mater: Quis Est Homo - Dorothea Roschmann/Catherine Robbin
Stabat Mater: Vidit Suum Dulcem Natum - Dorothea Roschmann/Catherine Robbin
Stabat Mater: Inflammatus - Dorothea Roschmann/Catherine Robbin
Stabat Mater: Eja Mater - Dorothea Roschmann/Catherine Robbin
Con Ripieno in g, RV 182: Allegro
Con in a, Op.3 No.8: Allegro - Nicole Trotier/Julie Triquet
Coffee Cant, BWV 211. Aria: Heute Noch, Lieber Vater, Tut Es Doch - Dorothea Roschmann/Kevin McMillan
Peasant Cant, BWV 212: Sinf
Wedding Cant 'Weichet Nur, Betrubte Schatten,' BWV 202. Aria: 'Sich Uben Im Lieben' - Dorothea Roschmann/Philippe Magnan
'O Holder Tag, Erwunschte Zeit,' BWV 210. Aria: 'Seid Begluckt, Edle Beide' - Dorothea Roschmann
Sym in g, Op.6 No.6: Allegro
Sinf in d: Andante Amoroso
Sym in E flat, Wq179: Presto
Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1069: Air ('Air On The G String')

Instruments from the Raymond Russell Collection, Vol. 2

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Instruments from the Raymond Russell Collection, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Delphian
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ASIN: B000EJ9LSY
Release Date: 2006-07-25

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Classical and Folk: both done very nicely!

Joy After Sorrow

Manufacturer: Earthbeat!
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ASIN: B000008D8A
Release Date: 1989-01-01

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Joy After Sorrow
Mrs. Cole
To Celia/Jon, Come Kiss Me Now
Princess Royal
Dans Nos Bos
Nach Der Senenden
Bridget Cruise/George Brabazon
Mozart Minuet
Recercada #1/#2
Bach Prelude
Morgan Megan
Minuet from Orpheus
Woodycock
Abel Allegro

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Classical and Folk: both done very nicely!.......2006-03-04

I first encountered Barolk Folk in the early 1990s, and have recently renewed the aquaintance. BK is a small ensemble of classically trained musicians ("chamber folk group") doing both traditional celtic music, and Mozart, Gluck, Bach, etc. on dulcimer, recorder, guitar, and strings. This particular CD contains all three classical composers, O'Carolan, and a pleasant mix of Irish/Scottish folk music.

Like their first (?) album, "Angel's Draught", this recording is not available new, but I was able to find it used on Amazon. I recommend that any fans of "barolk" and/or folk to try one of BK's current disks.

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Redisovering a great Schubert singer
A brilliant retrospective

The Very Best of Brigitte Fassbaender

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ASIN: B0006VYEL4
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

Laudamus Te
Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patris
Agnus Dei
Von Den Stricken Meiner Sunden
Es Ist Vollbracht!
Doch Wer Wird Ertagen Den Tag (But Who May Abide)
O Du, Der Wonne Verkundet In Zion (O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion)
Er Ward Verschmahet (He Was Despised)
Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi - Lucia Popp
Una Voce Poco Fa
Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix
Suicidio!
Ach, Ich Habe Sie Verloren (Che Faro Senza Eurdice?)
Verhangnisvoll War Das Geschenkn (O Don Fatale)

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Der Musensohn D764
Gretchen Am Spinnrade D118
An Sylvia D891
Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen D774
Fruhlingsglaube D686
Die Sterne D939
Der Einsame D800
An Die Musik D547
Gute Nacht
Die Wetterfahne
Der Linderbaum
Fruhlingstraum
Einsamkeit
Die Post
Mut
Die Nebensonnen
Der Leiermann
Jagerin, Schlau Im Sinn - Hermann Prey
Ja, Was Nun? - Hermann Prey
Ich Lade Gern Mir Gaste Ein
Heinerle, Heinerle, Hab' Kein Geld
Voruber Ist Die Feier
Im Labyrinth Der Freundlichen Hallen (Au Cabaret Du Labyrinthe)
Venus Mit Heissen Liebesflammen (Venus Au Fond De Notre Ame)

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Redisovering a great Schubert singer.......2007-02-22

The first CD in this two-fer is mostly Bach and Handel, the second CD mostly Schubert (17 lieder). Fassbaender was eminent in both areas, as well as on the oepra stage, but as she grew older she concentrated entirely on liedersinging. She was never as famous as Christa Ludwig, the other Austro-German mezzo of greatness at the time. Their voices are in stark contrast: Ludwig was soft, warm, and smiling (she had a hard time being convincingly tragic), while Fassbaender's was plaintive, sharply focused, and rarely smiling. There's a peculiar glint in her timbre that's almost metallic.

Leaving tone aside, she has great intelligence and acuity in lieder. Her Schubert isn't soft and gentle but dramatic and incisive. Eight lieder here are miscellaneous 'great hits' with Erik Werbe, the other nine are from Winterreise with Fassbaender's long-time accompanist Aribert Reimann, who's playing fits her style more closely. All these readings are intense, and although female versions of Winterreise are rare (Ludwig has a fine autumnal one with James Levine at the piano on DG), Fassbaender is thrilling and her voice suitably dark and tragic. I'd rate this her finest Schubert on disc, recor4ded early enough that she hadn't become overly intense and hectoring, which happens on some of her late recordings. Highly recommended.

A brilliant retrospective.......2005-12-19

Here we have a mezzo who was equally brilliant in the florid and dramatic style and who also sang Kunstlieder. Her recordings of Sacred Works might not be as famous as Ferrier's or Baker's but that doesn't mean she isn't as amazing. Her Eboli, Carmen, Charlotte, Rosina and many others are gems among the more famous recordings of her rivals. Her Charlotte is more stylistic and French than Obraszowa's, her Carmen has more esprit than Larmore's and so forth. Her interpretations of "Die Post" and other Lieder are little gems. Buy this album and discover a brilliant mezzo who is sadly underrated nowadays.

Sonderlich auff Violen: Musiques des XVIIe et XVIIe siècles pour les violes de gambe

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Sonderlich auff Violen: Musiques des XVIIe et XVIIe siècles pour les violes de gambe

Manufacturer: Ricercar
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ASIN: B0007IO768
Release Date: 2005-02-08

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Duets for Organ

Manufacturer: Bis
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ASIN: B0000016BC
Release Date: 1994-09-22

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Allegro
Andante
Fuga. Alla Capella
Adagio
Andante Grazioso
Fuga. Allegretto
Allegretto
Tempo Di Minuetto
Allegro Moderato
Adagio
Allegro Con Fuoco. Fuga. Piu Moderato
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