This album by German counter tenor Andreas Scholl includes two complete Bach cantatas and movements of several others. The best-known is the solo cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82, a serene meditation on the ending of life, surrendering oneself into God's hands. Even though the first and last arias are in minor keys they convey not sadness but joyful anticipation of being freed from the suffering of the world. Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169, is a more buoyant expression of gratitude for God's blessings. It's a ...
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This album by German counter tenor Andreas Scholl includes two complete Bach cantatas and movements of several others. The best-known is the solo cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82, a serene meditation on the ending of life, surrendering oneself into God's hands. Even though the first and last arias are in minor keys they convey not sadness but joyful anticipation of being freed from the suffering of the world. Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169, is a more buoyant expression of gratitude for God's blessings. It's a larger work featuring an introductory eight-minute sinfonia for strings and organ, and a four-part chorale for the final movement. Throughout, Scholl sings with limpid lyricism and a clear, even tone. His coloratura is immaculate and his voice floats with apparent effortlessness through Bach's shapely melismas. His performance is a beautiful blend of keenly expressive singing with a calm dignity. Kammerorchester Basel, a period instrument ensemble, plays with exquisite musicality. The...
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Add this copy of Bach: Ich Habe Genug to cart. $10.51, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Silicon Valley rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Jose, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Decca.
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