Bach: Leipzig Chorales, BWV 651-667

On this CD:

1. Chorale fantasia for organ ("Komm, heiliger Geist"), BWV 651
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

2. Chorale prelude for organ ("Komm, heiliger Geist"), BWV 652
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

3. Chorale prelude for organ ("An Wasserflüssen Babylon"), BWV 653
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

4. Chorale prelude for organ ("Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele"), BWV 654
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

5. Chorale prelude for organ ("Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend"), BWV 655
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

6. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Lamm Gottes unschuldig"), BWV 656
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

7. Chorale for 4 voices ("Nun danket alle Gott"), BWV 252
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

8. Chorale prelude for organ ("Von Gott will ich nicht lassen"), BWV 658
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

9. Chorale prelude for organ ("Nun komm der Heiden Heiland"), BWV 659
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

10. Chorale prelude for organ ("Nun komm der Heiden Heiland"), BWV 660
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

11. Chorale prelude for organ ("Nun komm der Heiden Heiland"), BWV 661
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

12. Chorale prelude for organ ("Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"), BWV 662
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

13. Chorale prelude for organ ("Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"), BWV 663
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

14. Chorale prelude for organ ("Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"), BWV 664
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

15. Chorale prelude for organ ("Jesus Christus, unser Heiland"), BWV 665
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

16. Chorale prelude for organ ("Jesus Christus, unser Heiland"), BWV 665
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

17. Chorale prelude for organ ("Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist"), BWV 667
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Bine Bryndorf

Tracks:

Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV 651
An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653
Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 655
O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
Num danket alle Gott, BWV 657
Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BWV 658
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
Allein Gott In der Hoh sei Ehr, BWV 663
Allein Gott In der Hoh sei Ehr, BWV 663
Allein Gott In der Hoh sei Ehr, BWV 664
Allein Gott In der Hoh sei Ehr, BWV 664
Komm, Gott Sch pfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV 667

Bach: Organ works - Leipzig Chorales, BWV 651-667 (Edition Bachakademie Vol 97) /Bryndorf

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Bach: Organ works - Leipzig Chorales, BWV 651-667 (Edition Bachakademie Vol 97) /Bryndorf
Johann Sebastian Bach , and Bine Katrine Bryndorf
Manufacturer: Hanssler Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TKF7
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

Fantasia Super: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
An Wasserflussen Babylon
Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele
Trio Super: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend
O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig
Nun Danket Alle Gott
Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen

Tracks:

Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland
Trio Super: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland
Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr
Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr
Trio Super: Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (Alio Modo)
Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist

Bach: 'Wachet auf!' The Schübler, Leipzig and Kirnberger Chorales

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Bach: 'Wachet auf!' The Schübler, Leipzig and Kirnberger Chorales

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000300N
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

The Schubler Chorales: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV645
The Schubler Chorales: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin BWV646
The Schubler Chorales: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten BWV647
The Schubler Chorales: Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren BWV648
The Schubler Chorales: Ach Bleib Bei Uns, Herr Jesu Christ BWV649
The Schubler Chorales: Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter BWV650
The Leipzig Chorales: Komm, Heiliger Geist Herre Gott BWV651
The Leipzig Chorales: Komm, Heiliger Geist Herre Gott BWV652
The Leipzig Chorales: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV665
The Leipzig Chorales: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV666
The Leipzig Chorales: Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV664
The Leipzig Chorales: Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV662
The Leipzig Chorales: Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV663
The Leipzig Chorales: Nun Danket Alle Gott BWV657
The Leipzig Chorales: Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele BWV654
The Leipzig Chorales: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV659
The Leipzig Chorales: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV660
The Leipzig Chorales: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV661

Tracks:

The Leipzig Chorales: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig BWV656
The Leipzig Chorales: An Wasserflussen Babylon BWV653
The Leipzig Chorales: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV655
The Leipzig Chorales: Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen BWV658
The Leipzig Chorales: Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist BWV667
The Leipzig Chorales: Vor Deinen Thron Tret Ich Hiermit BWV668
The Kirnberger Chorales: Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen BWV703
The Kirnberger Chorales: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV699
The Kirnberger Chorales: Vom Himmel Hoch Da Komm Ich Her BWV701/700
The Kirnberger Chorales: Lob Sei Dem Allmachtigen Gott BWV704
The Kirnberger Chorales: Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon BWV696
The Kirnberger Chorales: Herr Christ, Der Einig Gottes Sohn BWV698
The Kirnberger Chorales: Jesu, Meine Freude BWV713
The Kirnberger Chorales: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ BWV697
The Kirnberger Chorales: Wir Christenleut BWV710
The Kirnberger Chorales: Das Jesulein Soll Doch Mein Trost BWV702
The Kirnberger Chorales: Liturgical: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV709
The Kirnberger Chorales: Liturgical: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt BWV705
The Kirnberger Chorales: Liturgical: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier BWV706
The Kirnberger Chorales: Liturgical: Ich Hab Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt BWV 707/708
The Kirnberger Chorales: Easter: Christ Lag In Todesbanden BWV695
The Kirnberger Chorales: Easter: Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV711
The Kirnberger Chorales: Trinity: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten BWV691/690
The Kirnberger Chorales: Trinity: In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr BWV712
The Kirnberger Chorales: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin BWV694
Postlude: An Wasserflussen Babylon (Pedale Doppio) BWV653b

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A chorale prelude is simply a piece of organ music based on a pre-existing Lutheran hymn tune. In church, they can be used to introduce and remind the congregation of the hymn about to be sung, or they might be played afterwards, replacing certain verses for giving worshippers a moment to meditate on the meaning of the words. In cases where the composition is very fanciful and the melody well hidden, then the piece is simply a freestanding work of art with no other purpose than to stimulate the listener. You don't have to know the tunes to understand this music. Its beauty strikes you immediately, particularly in these glowing performances. Bach's chorale preludes have always been respected, but they deserve to be loved. --David Hurwitz

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Bowyer does it again!

Bach: Leipzig Chorales

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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J.S. Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein

ASIN: B00000DFWD
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

Fant Super Komm, Heiliger Geist (Herre Gott), BWV651
Komm, Heiliger Geist (Herre Gott), BWV652
An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV653
Schmucke Dich, O Leibe Seele, BWV654
Trio Super Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWW655
O, Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig, BWV656
Nun Danket Alle Gott, BWV657
Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen, BWV658
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV659
Trio Super Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV660
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV661

Tracks:

Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr, BWV662
Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr, BWV663
Trio Super Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr, BWV664
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (Der Von Uns), BWV665
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (Der Von Uns), BWV666
Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV667
Vor Deinen Thron Tret Ich (Heirmit) Oder Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sein, BWV668a
Fugue in A, BWV949
Wenn Dich Ungluck Tut Greifen An BWV1104
Wie Nach Einer Wasserquelle, BWV1119
Ach Gott, Tu Dich Erbarmen, BWV1109
Als Jesus Christus In Der Nacht, BWV1108
Con in C, BWV594: I. (Allegro)
Con in C, BWV594: II. Recitativo Adagio
Con in C, BWV594: III. Allegro

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Anyone undertaking to perform, much less record, the complete organ works of J.S. Bach deserves credit for stamina and strength of will. Here, Kevin Bowyer gives us the 18 Chorale Preludes from the Leipzig autograph, volume 10 in his Bach organ works series. These are classic works, recorded on an outstanding instrument--the Marcussen Organ from the Sct.-Hans-Kirke in Odense, Denmark--and the acoustics are superb. Interpretively, however, the recording is hindered by Bowyer's sense of musical timing. For this listener, it was irksome to hear him slow down and otherwise lose intensity at inoipportune moments: before bar lines, trills and significant points of arrival. Whether this is a technical limitation on Bowyer's part or just an affectation of some kind is hard to discern. In any case, it's regrettable. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

Bowyer does it again!.......1999-09-29

The great "Leipzig Chorales" comprise disc 1 and half of disc 2. (Need I say more?!) Okay; most of the chorales are mellow, introspective; no "Toccata & Fugue in d" here! That's fine with me. (N.B.: Disc 2, track 7 is the last piece of music Bach ever wrote.) The rest of the package is fleshed out with the great Fugue in A, four bonbons, and the Concerto in C (after Vivaldi) (in which Bowyer brings out the colors inherent in the organ's sound which you rarely hear. I can say that because I've been listening to Bach organ music for many years and I've never heard such tone as I have here.) Essential.

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Bach: Leipzig Chorales

Manufacturer: Raven Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000507XZ
Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

Fant Super Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott BWV 651
Komm Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott BWV 652
An Wasserflussen Babylon BWV 653
Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele BWV 654
Trio Super Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV 655
O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig BWV 656
Nun Danket Alle Gott BWV 657
Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen BWV 658
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 659
Trio Super Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 660
Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 661

Tracks:

Allein Gott In Die Hoh Sei Ehr' BWV 662
Allein Gott In Die Hoh Sei Ehr' BWV 663
Trio Super Allein Gott In Die Hoh Sei Ehr' BWV 664
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV 665
Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV 666
Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist BWV 667
Vor Deinen Thron Stand' Ich Hiermit BWV 668

Bach: Organ Works, Vol 2 - Schubler and Leipzig Chorales (BWV 645-668) /Koopman * Amsterdam Baroque Choir

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Beautiful and utterly convincing. An absolute must!

Bach: Organ Works, Vol 2 - Schubler and Leipzig Chorales (BWV 645-668) /Koopman * Amsterdam Baroque Choir

Manufacturer: WEA / Teldec
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000SMU
Release Date: 1995-10-03

Tracks:

Chorale: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Orgel: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Chorale: Gloria sei dir gesungen
Chorale: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
Orgel: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
Chorale: F hr auch mein Herz und Sinn
Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott l t walten
Orgel: Wer ur den lieben Gott l t walten
Chorale: Sing, bet und geh auf Gottes Wegen
Chorale: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
Orgel: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
Chorale: Lob und Preis sei Gott, dem Vater
Chorale: Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu CHrist
Orgel: Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ
Chorale: In dieser lett'n betr bten Zeit
Orgel: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter
Chorale: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter
Orgel: Vor deinen Thron tret ich
Chorale: Wenn dir in h chsten N ten sein
Orgel: Fantasia super: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Orgel: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Chorale: Du heilige Brunst, s er Trost
Orgel: An Wasserfl ssen Babylon
Chorale: An Wasserfl ssen Babylon
Orgel: Schm cke dich, o liebe Seele
Chorale: Schm cke dich, o liebe Seele
Orgel: Trio super: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend

Tracks:

Orgel: O LAmm Gottes unschuldig
Chorale: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
Orgel: Nun danket alle Gott
Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott
Orgel: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
Chorale: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
Orgel: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Orgel: Trio super: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Chorale: Die Kripp gl nzt hell und klar
Orgel: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Chorale: Lob sei Gott, dem Vater g'than
Orgael: Allein Gott in der H h sei Ehr
Chorale: Allein Gott in der H h sei Ehr
Orgel: Allein Gott in der H h sei Ehr
Chorale: O Jesu Christ, Sohn eingeborn
Orgel: Trio super: Allein Gott in der H h sei Ehr
Chorale: O heil'ger Geist, du h chstes Gut
Orgel: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Orgel: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland
Chorale: Wer sich will zu dem Tisch machen
Orgel: Komm, Gott Sch pfer, heiliger Geist
Chorale: Komm, Gott Sch pfer, heilier Geist

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Beautiful and utterly convincing. An absolute must!.......1999-05-01

This is one of the finest recordings of Bach organ music I've ever heard. Choral preludes performed on a period instrument alternate with four-part settings sung by the Amsterdam Baroque Choir. These two discs are brilliant in conception, flawless in execution, and endlessly interesting. The performances are heartfelt and deeply moving, but always up to the highest standards of musicianship. Listening to these disks is what it must have been like to sit in the Thomaskirche, and what could be better?