Bach's solo cantatas are, in some sense, his only true cantatas, as the term comes from the Italian genre originally devoted to one or two voices. In any case, they offer a more contemplative, informal approach to Bach's religious music—a quality that allows us to hear a more intimate side of the American Bach Soloists on this lilting, beautiful recording. Features stellar vocal performances by counter-tenor Drew Minter (who sounds especially great) as well as bass William Sharp, soprano Julianne Baird, and tenor/Artistic Director Jeffrey Thomas.
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[hifilofi] 01-BWV54 - I Aria (6:08)
[hifilofi] 02-BWV54 - II Recitative (1:19)
[hifilofi] 03-BWV54 - III Aria (3:24)
[hifilofi] 04-BWV82 - I Aria (6:58)
[hifilofi] 05-BWV82 - II Recitative (1:09)
[hifilofi] 06-BWV82 - III Aria (9:34)
[hifilofi] 07-BWV82 - IV Recitative (0:53)
[hifilofi] 08-BWV82 - V Aria (3:24)
[hifilofi] 09-BWV55 - I Aria (5:05)
[hifilofi] 10-BWV55 - II Recitative (1:26)
[hifilofi] 11-BWV55 - III Aria (3:48)
[hifilofi] 12-BWV55 - IV Recitative (1:22)
[hifilofi] 13-BWV55 - V Chorale (1:16)
[hifilofi] 14-BWV51 - I Aria (4:19)
[hifilofi] 15-BWV51 - II Recitative (1:54)
[hifilofi] 16-BWV51 - III Aria (4:43)
[hifilofi] 17-BWV51 - IV Chorale (5:38)