Christ Lag In Todesbanden Kantate Nr. 4 / Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde Kantate Nr. 54 / Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten Kantate Nr. 59
Johann Sebastian Bach, Agnes Giebel, Marga Höffgen, Hans-Joachim Rotzsch, Theo Adam, Thomanerchor, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Thomas
- Label
- ETERNA
- Catalog number
- 8 20 162
- Format
- LP · Mono
- Country
- German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released
- 1961
- Genre
- Classical
What’s on it
Christ Lag In Todesbanden Kantate Nr. 4 / Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde Kantate Nr. 54 / Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten Kantate Nr. 59 has 3 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
AChrist Lag In Todesbanden Kantate Nr. 4
- Alto Vocals
- Marga Höffgen
- Bass Vocals
- Theo Adam
- Chorus
- Thomanerchor
- Contrabass [Continuo]
- Heinz Morawietz
- Orchestra
- Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Organ [Continuo]
- Hannes Kästner
- Soprano Vocals
- Agnes Giebel
- Tenor Vocals
- Hans-Joachim Rotzsch
B1Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde Kantate Nr. 54
- Alto Vocals
- Marga Höffgen
- Contrabass [Continuo]
- Heinz Morawietz
- Orchestra
- Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Organ [Continuo]
- Hannes Kästner
- Violoncello [Continuo]
- Siegfried Arnold
B2Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten Kantate Nr. 59
- Bass Vocals
- Theo Adam
- Chorus
- Thomanerchor
- Contrabass [Continuo]
- Konrad Siebach
- Orchestra
- Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Organ [Continuo]
- Hannes Kästner
- Soprano Vocals
- Agnes Giebel
- Trumpet
- Armin Männel
- Violin
- Gerhard Bosse
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Where it came from
This ETERNA release, catalog number 8 20 162, represents a significant mid-twentieth-century contribution to the Bach discography, produced in the German Democratic Republic. Recorded in 1961, the collection features three of Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas—BWV 4, BWV 54, and BWV 59—showcasing the interpretation of the Thomanerchor under the direction of Kurt Thomas. The choice of the Leipzig-based Gewandhausorchester and the Thomanerchor highlights the historical continuity of performing Bach’s works within the liturgical and musical tradition of the Thomaskirche.
The record serves as an example of the ETERNA label's dedication to high-fidelity classical recordings during the socialist era, aimed at preserving German cultural heritage. The ensemble, led by Kurt Thomas, reflects a post-war approach to Bach performance that balances academic rigor with the rich, acoustic characteristics of Leipzig’s musical institutions. With soloists such as Agnes Giebel and Theo Adam, the recording was well-regarded by collectors of European classical music for its stylistic consistency and technical clarity, remaining a staple for those interested in the mid-century evolution of Bach performance practice.
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