Episode 5
Not for the first time Bach finds himself with itchy feet, despite being able to work with a freedom unprecedented in his career. This time a move is confirmed, and Bach finds himself celebrating Christmas at one of Germany's most prestigious musical establishments. With Donald Macleod.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorale Prelude Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich (BWV 609)
Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (organ)
- NAXOS 8.553031.
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Louis Couperin
Prélude in B minor (L'Art de Toucher le Clavecin)
Performer: Skip Sempé (harpsichord)
- HARMONIA MUNDI D-7800.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sinfonia for keyboard no.5 (BWV 791)
Performer: Blandine Verlet (harpsichord)
- ASTREE E8603.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Ouverture (Orchestral Suite in C, BWV 1066)
Performer: La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken (director)
- HARMONIA MUNDI D-7800.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata 'Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest' (BWV 194)
Performer: Sibylla Rubens (soprano), Christoph Prégardien (tenor), Klaus Mertens (bass) Performer: Amsterdam Baroque Choir and Orchestra, Ton Koopman (director)
- ERATO 3984-27315-2.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sanctus in D (BWV 238)
Performer: Collegium Vocale, Philippe Herreweghe (conductor)
- VIRGIN CLASSICS 5622522.
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