Bach: Himmelfahrts oratorium. & CPE. Bach: Ascension Oratorios. La Petite Band, Sigiswald Kuijken. 1 DVD. Euroarts

J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach: Ascension Oratorios. La Petite Band, Sigiswald Kuijken. Recorded in 2004.

J.S.  Bach: Himmelfahrtsoratorium. & CPE. Bach: Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu.

Region Code: 0. Can be Playable Worldwide. There are subtitles in English, German, French, 

1 DVD. Euroarts. 2054039-9

***Recommendation ***

1.  Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Ascension Oratorio" by Johann Sebastian Bach 
 
Performer: Stephan Genz (Baritone), Patrizia Hardt (Alto), Christoph Genz (Tenor),
Sophie Karthäuser (Soprano), Christophe Einhorn (Tenor), Jan Van der Crabben (Bass)
Conductor: Sigiswald Kuijken
Orchestra/Ensemble: La Petite Bande,  Ex Tempore
Period: Baroque
Written: 1735; Leipzig, Germany 
   
 
 
2.  Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, Wq 240/H 777 by Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach 
 
Performer: Stephan Genz (Baritone), Patrizia Hardt (Alto), Christoph Genz (Tenor),
Sophie Karthäuser (Soprano), Christophe Einhorn (Tenor), Jan Van der Crabben (Bass)
Conductor: Sigiswald Kuijken
Orchestra/Ensemble: La Petite Bande,  Ex Tempore
Period: Classical
Written: 1774/1778; Hamburg, Germany
 

Recorded live at the Church of St. Nikolai, Leipzig, May 2004
Picture Format: PAL · 16:9 anamorphic
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo · Dolby Digital 5.1 · DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0
Subtitles: English, German, French
Booklet Notes: English, German, French
Running Time: 109 mins

* Sigiswald Kuijken is widely accepted as a leading authority on Baroque music
* La Petite Bande, an outstanding orchestra for early music, and the chamber choir Ex Tempore are specialized in music of the 17th and 18th century
* Including two of the most remarkable and brilliant vocal works by J.S. Bach and his most famous son, C.P.E Bach
* Performed at St. Nikolai Church, one of the venues in Leipzig for which J.S. Bach conceived his works
* Brand new recording - state-of-the-art quality
* 5.1 surround sound in Dolby Digital and DTS
* Widescreen 16:9 ratio