Ascension Oratorio Main Performer or Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe Soloists: B.Schlick C.Patriasz C.Pregardien P.Kooy Instrumentation: Choir Orchestra Individual Works: Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11 Also includes the Cantatas: Gott faehret auf mit Jauchzen, BWV 43 Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 44 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Harmonia Mundi Catalog Number: HMC 90 1479 Year Released/Recorded: 1993 Total Playing Time: 67:15 Comments: Eran Zamir said: A solid recording of the Ascension Oratorio - normally I am skeptical about period instruments, but I fell in love with this recording instantly. The soloists are, for the most part, up to the task, and Herreweghe makes sure that this performance is majestic but not overpowering. The two cantatas on this CD are also well done - clear and intimate. Bass Peter Kooy is very much in his element here. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Marc van Dongen Eran Zamir Date First Submitted: 07/23/1995 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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