The Art of Dying – Ars moriendi
Works by Johann Christoph Bach and Johann Sebastian Bach
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GEN 22800 EAN: 4260036258004
4.11.2022Special offer18.90 € 16.90 €
During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.
MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023
NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.
Ensemble il capriccio
Franz Vitzthum Counter tenor
During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.
MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023
NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.
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Tracklist
- Johann Christoph Bach (1642–1703)
„Es ist nun aus mit meinem Leben“ - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
aus „Die Kunst der Fuge“, BWV 1080
Contrapunctus I - Contrapunctus V
- Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Gott soll allein mein Herze haben“, BWV 169
Rezitativ „Was ist die Liebe Gottes“ - Aria „Stirb in mir“
- Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Die Kunst der Fuge“
Contrapunctus IV - Contrapunctus VIII
- Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen“, BWV 56
„Du, o schönes Weltgebäude“ - Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Die Kunst der Fuge“
Contrapunctus IX - Contrapunctus XI
- Johann Sebastian Bach
„Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott“, BWV 721 - Johann Sebastian Bach
„Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich hiermit“, BWV 668 - Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Die Kunst der Fuge“
Fuga a tre Soggetti (Ein selig Ende mir bescher) - Johann Sebastian Bach
aus „Vergnügte Ruh“, BWV 170
Aria „Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust“
During the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, death was part of everyday life. The ensemble il capriccio and the countertenor Franz Vitzthum offer the Thomaskantor's musical perspective on life and death on their new GENUIN CD. The texts of the recorded arias and chorale arrangements by Bach deal with death, eternity and the promise of eternal life. The musicians juxtapose the works, some of which have been carefully arranged, with selected sections from the Art of Fugue. The result is an artistic and moving musical tapestry, interpreted by Franz Vitzthum and the ensemble il capriccio with intensity and sensitivity.
MusicWeb International
"I have very much enjoyed this disc and Bach lovers should not miss it." Review by Johan van Veen from 24 April 2023
NDR
"How Vitzthum and the members of Il Capriccio immerse themselves in the pieces and explore their emotional substance is deeply touching."
The CD will be presented by Marcus Stäbler on the program "Musica" on April 7 2023.