Friday, April 01, 2005
Good news for Bach lovers
A Bach cantata, lost for decades, discovered in Japan by Joshua Rifkin
The Wedding Cantata, BWV216, was composed by Bach in 1728. Not the original but the copied version found by Rifkin has been has been authenticated by a team of experts. "The eight rediscovered pages consist almost uniquely of vocal pieces in German for soprano and alto, with the seven movements lasting for a total of between 20 and 25 minutes."
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Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
There is a superb recording of Bach's BWV82 (Ich habe geung) by the great American mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson who has been compared to the late Maria Callas. The CD also includes BWV199 (Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut).
Label:Nonesuch
The Orchestra of Emmanuel Music, conducted by Craig Smith
******* The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ)
Blues on Bach, The MJQ
John Lewis, Piano & Harpsichord
Milt Jackson. Vibraharp
Percy Heath, Bass
Connie Kay, Drums & Percussion
In one of their rare forays into classical music the MJQ adapted Bach's music and produced a gem. Originally recorded in 1974, the album was reporduced in CD format by Atlantic Records in 1990.
Great artists, all of them. I remember an evening when I had the pleasure of watching and listening to Milt (Bags) Jackson in a small jazz club. A friend and I drove up to the now defunct Keystone Corner in San Francisco. A handsome man with acquiline face, in Milt Jackson's hands the mallets seemed to move almost effortlessly over the keys. Austere in style, he was not a showman; he didn't need to be.It was during the period when the group (formed in 1952) had disbanded. They came together a few years later but the magic was gone. He played "I'll Remember April" and "Delauney's Dilemma", among others.
If I am not mistaken, Percy Heath (born 1923) is the only surviving member of MJQ.
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The French pianist Jacques Loussier also recorded great interpretation of Bach in jazz.
Telarc CD:The Best of Play Bach
Jacques Loussier,Piano
Vincent Charbonnier, Bass
Andre Arpino, Drums
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The first day of April. Stay away from cruel jokes.
The Wedding Cantata, BWV216, was composed by Bach in 1728. Not the original but the copied version found by Rifkin has been has been authenticated by a team of experts. "The eight rediscovered pages consist almost uniquely of vocal pieces in German for soprano and alto, with the seven movements lasting for a total of between 20 and 25 minutes."
And more Bach
There is a superb recording of Bach's BWV82 (Ich habe geung) by the great American mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson who has been compared to the late Maria Callas. The CD also includes BWV199 (Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut).
Label:Nonesuch
The Orchestra of Emmanuel Music, conducted by Craig Smith
Blues on Bach, The MJQ
John Lewis, Piano & Harpsichord
Milt Jackson. Vibraharp
Percy Heath, Bass
Connie Kay, Drums & Percussion
In one of their rare forays into classical music the MJQ adapted Bach's music and produced a gem. Originally recorded in 1974, the album was reporduced in CD format by Atlantic Records in 1990.
Great artists, all of them. I remember an evening when I had the pleasure of watching and listening to Milt (Bags) Jackson in a small jazz club. A friend and I drove up to the now defunct Keystone Corner in San Francisco. A handsome man with acquiline face, in Milt Jackson's hands the mallets seemed to move almost effortlessly over the keys. Austere in style, he was not a showman; he didn't need to be.It was during the period when the group (formed in 1952) had disbanded. They came together a few years later but the magic was gone. He played "I'll Remember April" and "Delauney's Dilemma", among others.
If I am not mistaken, Percy Heath (born 1923) is the only surviving member of MJQ.
Jacques Loussier Trio
Telarc CD:The Best of Play Bach
Jacques Loussier,Piano
Vincent Charbonnier, Bass
Andre Arpino, Drums
The first day of April. Stay away from cruel jokes.
