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)

Released in 1950 by London Records, catalog number LL 845 captures a significant period in the mid-twentieth-century Bach revival. This recording was produced during a time when the conductor Reginald Jacques was championing a more approachable, lyrical interpretation of Bach's sacred works, diverging from the heavier, more romanticized German traditions that had dominated earlier decades. The ensemble, known as The Jacques Orchestra, became a staple of British musical life for their clean, disciplined approach to baroque repertoire.

The recording features the renowned British contralto Kathleen Ferrier, whose participation was central to the disc’s prestige and enduring legacy. Her voice, characterized by its profound warmth and emotional sincerity, was perfectly suited to the contemplative nature of these cantatas. The release was well-received by contemporary critics, who praised the ensemble’s structural clarity and the poignant, human quality brought to the liturgical texts, cementing the record's place in the discography of mid-century classical vocal music.