Greg Funfgeld

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem & Greg Funfgeld – J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 21 (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 47:01 minutes | 814 MB | Genre: Classical
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The oldest Bach choir in the United States, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem celebrates its 120th birthday in 2018. Since its founding in 1898, the now famous choir has attracted thousands of visitors from across the United States and beyond to the annual Bethlehem Bach Festival in Pennsylvania. Cantata BWV 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, was composed for various occasions between 1713 and 1714; with nearly every performance it was expanded by additional movements.

It should be noted that this recording frames the Bach cantata with two exquisite arias. With Daniel Taylor, Cassandra Lemoine, Rosa Lamoreaux, Benjamin Butterfield, William Sharp & The Bach Festival Orchestra, directed by Greg Funfgeld, this production is grandiose!

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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem & Greg Funfgeld – Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 49:21 minutes | 871 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Groupe Analekta, Inc

Celebrating its 120th birthday in 2018, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest Bach choir in the United States, attracing thousands of visitors to Pennsyvania’s annual Bethlehem Bach Festival. The Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day was composed between September 15 and 24, 1739, and features instrumental pieces, arias, choruses and recitatives. The Choir is joined by Cassandra Lemoine, Benjamin Butterfield, and the Bach Festival Orchestra.

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