ACTUS TRAGICUS

Composer(s): Johann Sebastian Bach

Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion
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Barcode: 8711801014890
Format: 1 CD
Release date: 2015-12-11
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Actus Tragicus
The words ‘art of dying’ sound strange to modern ears, perhaps. Although there are related philosophical, religious and ‘end of life’ health care, and much-debated legal concerns today surrounding the subject of dying, we moderns probably rarely, if ever, think of preparing for death as an art form.
A central topic in sermons, hymns and contemplative literature, death and dying was a chief pastoral concern of the church of Johann Sebastian Bach’s day. Finding consolation and facing fears and anxieties near the time of death, and also as a part of everyday living, are arguably at the heart of the sacred vocal works of Bach, who is regarded by many as a kind of theologian in music. The cantatas are music that aids in contemplation of important matters, especially facing one’s own death.
Scott C. Milner

Bach in Context
Bach in Context – a long-term collaboration between Musica Amphion and Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam – sheds new light on Bach’s magnificent repertoire: cantatas, motets and organ works that are related in liturgical-musical way are performed together in a quasi-liturgical setting. By employing the main church-organ as continuo instrument, and performing the choruses and chorales in a one-per-part vocal setting – and where needed with ripienists – Bach’s sound picture and performance practice is approached as closely as possible. In this way the audience is offered a new viewpoint on this beloved repertoire.

The Bach in Context programmes are performed in concert at various venues, including the resident Bach in Context venues Martinikerk Groningen (in collaboration with Stichting Martinikerk), Grote Kerk Maassluis (in collaboration with Muziek tussen Maas en Sluis) and Waalse Kerk Amsterdam.

1. Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Reitze Smits

2. Cantate, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus), BWV 106: Sonatina
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Musica Amphion

3. Cantate, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus), BWV 106: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion

4. Cantate, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus), BWV 106: In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Terry Wey, Hana Blaziková, Musica Amphion

5. Cantate, Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus), BWV 106: Glorie, Lob, Ehr und Herrlichkeit
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion

6. Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525: Adagio
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Reitze Smits

7. Motetta, Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion

8. Orgelchoral, Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Reitze Smits

9. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion

10. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: Ich will auch mit gebrochnen Augen
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Marnix De Cat, Musica Amphion

11. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: O Wunder, dass ein Herz
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Jelle Draijer, Musica Amphion

12. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: Ein unbegreiflich Licht erfüllt den ganzen Kreis der Erden
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Jelle Draijer, Harry van Berne, Musica Amphion

13. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: O unerschöpfter Schatz der Güte
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Marnix De Cat, Musica Amphion

14. Cantate, Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125: Er ist das heil und sel’ge Licht
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, Musica Amphion

15. Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, BWV 525: Allegro
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist(s): Reitze Smits

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Actus Tragicus
The words ‘art of dying’ sound strange to modern ears, perhaps. Although there are related philosophical, religious and ‘end of life’ health care, and much-debated legal concerns today surrounding the subject of dying, we moderns probably rarely, if ever, think of preparing for death as an art form.
A central topic in sermons, hymns and contemplative literature, death and dying was a chief pastoral concern of the church of Johann Sebastian Bach’s day. Finding consolation and facing fears and anxieties near the time of death, and also as a part of everyday living, are arguably at the heart of the sacred vocal works of Bach, who is regarded by many as a kind of theologian in music. The cantatas are music that aids in contemplation of important matters, especially facing one’s own death.
Scott C. Milner

Bach in Context
Bach in Context – a long-term collaboration between Musica Amphion and Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam – sheds new light on Bach’s magnificent repertoire: cantatas, motets and organ works that are related in liturgical-musical way are performed together in a quasi-liturgical setting. By employing the main church-organ as continuo instrument, and performing the choruses and chorales in a one-per-part vocal setting – and where needed with ripienists – Bach’s sound picture and performance practice is approached as closely as possible. In this way the audience is offered a new viewpoint on this beloved repertoire.

The Bach in Context programmes are performed in concert at various venues, including the resident Bach in Context venues Martinikerk Groningen (in collaboration with Stichting Martinikerk), Grote Kerk Maassluis (in collaboration with Muziek tussen Maas en Sluis) and Waalse Kerk Amsterdam.