Cantata No. 11 "Praise Our God" / Cantata No. 67 "Hold In Affection Jesus Christ" A/ "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" (From Cantata No. 147)

This 1950s London Records pressing captures the mid-century British approach to Bach's sacred music. Directed by Reginald Jacques, the performance features contralto Kathleen Ferrier, whose interpretations of Bach were highly regarded during this era for their emotional depth and vocal warmth. The recording serves as a testament to the post-war efforts of the Jacques Orchestra and The Cantata Singers to bring historically informed, yet traditionally expressive, Baroque performances to a wider audience on the burgeoning high-fidelity long-playing format.

The album reflects the era's aesthetic, with London Records prioritizing clear, authoritative documentation of the works. Reginald Jacques, a pivotal figure in British choral music, worked closely with this ensemble to balance the complex contrapuntal textures of the cantatas with a melodic, lyric sensibility. The inclusion of the widely recognized 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' made this release a staple for classical music collections of the period, helping to cement the reputation of these particular performers in the interpretation of Bach’s repertoire.