Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Track Listings
| 1. Auf meinen lieben Gott | |||
| 2. Den Tod... | |||
| 3. Allemanda | |||
| 4. Christ lag in Tobesbanden | |||
| 5. Corrente | |||
| 6. Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt | |||
| 7. Sarabanda | |||
| 8. Wo soll ich fliehen hin | |||
| 9. Den Tod... | |||
| 10. Ciaccona | |||
| 11. Christ lag in Tobesbanden | |||
| 12. Dein Will gescheh' | |||
| 13. Befiehl Du Deine Wege | |||
| 14. Jesu meine Freude | |||
| 15. Auf meinen lieben Gott | |||
| 16. Jesu Deine Passion | |||
| 17. In meines Herzens Grunde | |||
| 18. Nun lob', mein Seel', den Herren | |||
| 19. Den Tod... | |||
| 20. Ciaccona fur Violine solo und vier Stimmen nach einer Analyse von Helga Thoene | |||
See all 21 tracks on this disc
| |||
Product Description
Amazon.ca
In 1994, explains the booklet which accompanies Morimur, Professor Helga Thoene made the surprising discovery that the monumental Ciaccona from Bach's Partita in D minor for solo violin was built around various chorale themes hidden in the music. From the texts of these "secret" chorales and other symbolic musical devices, she deduced that the Ciaccona was an epitaph for Bach's wife, Maria Barbara. The revelation might have remained an intriguing (and touching) footnote to Bach scholarship if baroque violinist Christoph Poppen hadn't had the bright idea of taking Professor Thoene's discovery off the library shelves and placing it triumphantly in the concert hall. On this disc his performance of all five movements of the whole Partita (BWV 1004) is interspersed with the various chorales hidden inside the Ciaccona, sung with breathtaking precision by the Hilliard Ensemble. The double whammy comes at the end when the Ciaccona is performed again, this time with the singers bringing out the "secret" melodies. Poppen's playing is excellent, both sweet-toned and vibrant while the Hilliards have never sounded better: the combination of the two is spine-tingling. It is as if Maria Barbara's proper epitaph has finally been realised, and a moving and wonderfully stimulating recording created in the process. --Warwick Thompson
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
All I want is MORE, MORE, MORE! This CD is sheer Heaven. The Ciaccona (Track 21) leaves you feeling like the world could just end right there. The research that went into constructing it is truly amazing. The arranger takes Bach's Ciaccona for violin solo and illustrates dozens of parallels with his chorales and popular motifs such as "Den Tod", "B-A-C-H", and "Christ Lag in Todesbanden." The booklet that comes with the CD is worth reading several times as it is difficult to grasp everything this musical genius does within one measure, let alone various pieces. And if you've heard the Hilliard Ensemble perform ANYTHING before (especially Arvo Part's "Passio"), you know a better ensemble could not have been chosen. PERFECTION!!!
By John
Format:Audio CD
What is extraordinary on this CD is Christoph Poppen's exposition of Bach. Profoundly "beautiful" yes, but more than that, it opened the door for me to Bach. Now, many Bach pieces later, by so many gifted people, I return to this site to recommend this work to others and to thank Mr. Poppen (and ECM).
It would be wonderful if he were to record ALL of Bach's sonatas/partitas for violin - with ECM. The quality of what he has achieved here calls out for that.
It would be wonderful if he were to record ALL of Bach's sonatas/partitas for violin - with ECM. The quality of what he has achieved here calls out for that.
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I find the interplay of the voices and violin on this recording to be stunningly beautiful and strongly recommend it. It is one of my most listened to recordings and also one of my most recommened.
The theory concerning the hidden choral lines put forth in the CD jacket is interesting, though its somewhat pretensious tone is somewhat off putting in places. While I am an avid listener of the choral music of Bach and others, I am certainly not musically qualified to make any judgement regarding the reality of the hidden coral lines. However, I can say definitely that it "works" for me, whether by original design or indirectly through the brilliance of Bach and the skill of these performers.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 33 reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
So, what?
It still is just an hypothesis, not a proven theory. The idea is interesting, but it does not add anything to the current body of knowledge on Bach's music. Read more
Published on May 19 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Mystery, Mastery and Majesty of Bach
This is a fascinating and deeply satisfying release which is based around Bach's Dm Partita for solo violin. Read more
Published on April 24 2003 by "zimri-lim"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Haunting...beautiful...easily one of the best of 2001
Being a classical novice (but I'm getting there), I have to say that the concept behind this recording is a bit over my head, but it sounds simply amazing. Read more
Published on Dec 4 2002 by Christopher Ingalls
4.0 out of 5 stars
Superb concept
I absolutely agree with Don Evans on the intellectually suspicious nature of the premise of this recording, but the final result is quite stunning. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2002 by John Weretka
5.0 out of 5 stars
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY AND INTELLECT
This recording of Bach's music, performed to illuminate the intellectual intent and nuances that have been discovered in recent years, is a treat for the ears, mind, and soul. Read more
Published on April 2 2002 by Larry L. Looney
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bach Meets the New Age
This recording needs to be looked at on two levels. First, as a rendition of Bachï¿s music and second as to how well it supports Helga Thoeneï¿s theses about... Read more
Published on Mar 7 2002 by Don G. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars are not enough
Heart wrenchingly beautiful. A treasure.
Published on Mar 4 2002 by Nancy J Borgmann
5.0 out of 5 stars
musicology meets musicality
this is about as good as it gets and those who have criticized the violin playing ("shallow tone" etc. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Affecting Bach Recording
Never before has the music of Bach affected the listener.
In this recording, we are drawn into the very mind of the great genius himelf, Herr Johann Sebastian Bach at perhaps... Read more
Published on Jan 29 2002 by R. Gerard
5.0 out of 5 stars
This music is haunting
Quick disclaimer: I am quite a novice when it comes to choral music (I am far more comfortable with symphonies). That said, this album is simply haunting. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2002 by "fredfrederickson"
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Music > Classical > Chamber Music > By Period
- Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750)
- Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Classical (c.1770-1830)
- Music > Classical > Sacred & Religious > Passions
- Music > Opera & Vocal > Historical Periods > Classical (c.1770-1830)
- Music > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Cantatas
- Music > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Passions
- Music > Universal Classical Music
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
