Christmas Oratorio

~ Release by Johann Sebastian Bach; English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

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℗ 1987 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin

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1Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 1, Chorus. Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
The Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts‐Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, I. Coro „Jauchzet, frohlocket“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Kantate, BWV 214 "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!": I. Coro "Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten!"
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach7:41
2Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 2, Recit. Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, II. Recitativo „Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:11
3Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 3, Recit. Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, III. Recitativo (Alto) „Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:51
4Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 4, Aria. Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen Trieben
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
performer:
Anthony Robson (oboist) (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IV. Aria (Alto) „Bereite dich, Zion“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:02
5Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 5, Chorale. Wie soll ich dich empfangen
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, V. Choral „Wie soll ich dich empfangen“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
is based on:
Wie soll ich dich empfangen
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:04
6Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 6, Recit. Und sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VI. Recitativo „Und sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:21
7Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 7, Chorale & Recit. Er ist auf Erden kommen arm – Wer will die Liebe recht erhöhn
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
soprano vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VII. Choral (Soprano) con Recitativo (Basso) „Er ist auf Erden kommen arm“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach2:56
8Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 8, Aria. Großer Herr, o starker König
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
trumpet:
Crispian Steele‐Perkins (classical trumpeter and composer) (in 1987-01)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, VIII. Aria (Basso) „Großer Herr, o starker König“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:22
9Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 1: No. 9, Chorale. Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil I, IX. Choral „Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-25)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:13
10Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 10, Sinfonia pastorale
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, X. Sinfonia (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach5:17
11Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 11, Recit. Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XI. Recitativo „Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:34
12Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 12, Chorale. Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XII. Choral „Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
librettist:
Johann von Rist (in 1641)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 80)
is based on:
Geistliches Lied, BWV 454: „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:01
13Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 13, Recit. Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen (Evangelist/Der Engel)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
soprano vocals [Angel]:
Ruth Holton (soprano) (in 1987-01)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIII. Recitativo „Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen“ (Evangelista, Angelus) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:38
14Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 14, Recit. Was Gott dem Abraham verheißen
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIV. Recitativo (Basso) „Was Gott dem Abraham verheißen“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:41
15Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 15, Aria. Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
flute:
Lisa Beznosiuk (flautist) (in 1987-01)
tenor vocals:
Hans Peter Blochwitz (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XV. Aria (Tenore) „Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach3:18
16Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 16, Recit. Und das habt zum Zeichen (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVI. Recitativo „Und das habt zum Zeichen“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:22
17Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 17, Chorale. Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVII. Choral „Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 323)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:39
18Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 18, Recit. So geht denn hin, ihr Hirten, geht
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XVIII. Recitativo (Basso) „So geht denn hin“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:49
19Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 19, Aria. Schlafe, mein Liebster, geniesse der Ruh
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XIX. Aria (Alto) „Schlafe, mein Liebster“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach9:21
20Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 20, Recit. Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XX. Recitativo „Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:15
21Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 21, Chorus. Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXI. Coro „Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach2:27
22Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 22, Recit. So recht, ihr Engel, jauchzt und singet
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXII. Recitativo (Basso) „So recht, ihr Engel“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:23
23Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 2: No. 23, Chorale. Wir singen dir in deinem Heer
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil II, XXIII. Choral „Wir singen dir in deinem Heer“ (in 1987-01)
premiered in:
Leipzig (on 1734-12-26)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:09
24Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 24, Chorus. Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
choir vocals:
The Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
tenor vocals:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIV. Coro „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:51
25Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 25, Recit. Und da die Engel von ihnen gen Himmel fuhren (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXV. Recitativo „Und da die Engel“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:09
26Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 26, Chorus. Lasset uns nun gehen gen Bethlehem
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVI. Coro „Lasset uns nun gehen“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:39
27Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 27, Recit. Er hat sein Volk getröst
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVII. Recitativo (Basso) „Er hat sein Volk getröst“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:36
28Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 28, Chorale. Dies hat er alles uns getan
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXVIII. Choral „Dies hat er alles uns getan“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Martin Luther (German theologian of the Reformation)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 110)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:42
29Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 29, Duet. Herr, dein Mitleid, dein Erbarmen
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
oboe d'amore:
Valerie Darke (oboist) (in 1987-01) and Anthony Robson (oboist) (in 1987-01)
bass vocals [Herod]:
Olaf Bär (baritone) (in 1987-01)
soprano vocals:
Nancy Argenta (soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIX. Aria duetto (Soprano, Basso) „Herr, dein Mitleid“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach6:49
30Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 30, Recit. Und sie kamen eilend (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXX. Recitativo „Und sie kamen eilend“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:08
31Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 31, Aria. Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXI. Aria (Alto) „Schließe, mein Herze“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach4:59
32Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 32, Recit. Ja, ja, mein Herz soll es bewahren
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [alto]:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXII. Recitativo (Alto) „Ja, ja, mein Herz soll es bewahren“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:21
33Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 33, Chorale. Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXIII. Choral „Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren“ (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
lyricist:
Paul Gerhardt (17th century hymn writer)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 335)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:50
34Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 34, Recit. Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um (Evangelist)
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
tenor vocals [Evangelist]:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXIV. Recitativo „Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um“ (Evangelista) (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:23
35Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 35, Chorale. Seid froh dieweil
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXXV. Choral "Seid froh dieweil" (in 1987-01)
composed in:
Leipzig (from 1734 until 1735)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Breitkopf 389 Choralgesänge (number: 381)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach0:43
36Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Pt. 3: No. 35a (No. 24), Chorus da capo. Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen
recording engineer:
Gregor Zielinsky (Balance engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Andreas Holschneider and Charlotte Kriesch
producer and balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble) (in 1987-01)
orchestra:
English Baroque Soloists (The English Baroque Soloists) (in 1987-01)
conductor:
John Eliot Gardiner (in 1987-01)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood (in 1987-01)
recording of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248: Teil III, XXIV (da capo). Coro da capo „Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen“ (in 1987-01)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, "Christmas Oratorio")
Johann Sebastian Bach1:55
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