• Artist(s): Johann Sebastian Bach, Helmuth Rilling, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bachcollegium Stuttgart
• Year: 1990
• Genres: Classical
• Condition: Like New
• Catalog Number: 98965
• Label: Hänssler Classic
• Format: CD
• Country: Germany
• SKU: a1r1s1c16

Description

Experience the timeless voice of Johann Sebastian Bach, Helmuth Rilling, Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bachcollegium Stuttgart in the iconic album, Die Motetten. Released in 1990, this original Hänssler Classic release blends Classical music, featuring timeless performances that are a must-have for any music lover and collector.

Artist Biography

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in Western music history. Born in Eisenach, Germany, Bach came from a family of musicians. His works include a vast range of instrumental and vocal compositions, including cantatas, concertos, and oratorios. His sacred motets, such as those featured on Die Motetten, showcase his mastery of counterpoint and his deep spiritual conviction. Some of his most famous works include The Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and The St. Matthew Passion.

Helmuth Rilling (1933–)

Helmuth Rilling is a German conductor and music educator renowned for his interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach’s works. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Rilling founded the Gächinger Kantorei in 1954 and the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart in 1965, specializing in Baroque music and choral works. He has received international acclaim for his recordings of Bach’s complete cantatas, as well as other Baroque and classical repertoire. Rilling is also the founder of the International Bach Academy Stuttgart.

Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart

The Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart is a German choir founded by Helmuth Rilling in 1954. Renowned for its precise and expressive performances, the choir specializes in Baroque and classical choral works, with a strong focus on the compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Bach-Collegium Stuttgart

The Bach-Collegium Stuttgart is a Baroque orchestra founded by Helmuth Rilling in 1965. Known for its historically informed performances, the ensemble frequently collaborates with the Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart to present works by Bach and other composers of the Baroque era.

Together, these performers bring an unparalleled depth and authenticity to Bach's Motets, highlighting the intricacies and emotional power of these sacred compositions.

Key Features

• Authenticity: Hänssler Classic Die Motetten, released in 1990.
• Condition: Like New, ensuring a pristine listening experience.
• Genres: Classical
• Format: CD, perfect for collectors and music enthusiasts alike.

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