Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Bach Cantatas BWV 82 and 199 | Johann Sebastian Bach, Craig Smith, ......

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	Lorraine Hunt Lieberson - Bach Cantatas BWV 82 and 199 Johann Sebastian Bach, Craig Smith, ... Nonesuch, 2003 average customer review:based on 32 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Ethereal

I admit to being a novice at hearing a lot of classical vocal music. I do listen to operas and I quite enjoy a lot of Bach - he is my favorite composer. I have heard of Lieberson a lot over the past few years. Last week, I stayed as a guest in a house where this cd was playing and I felt my whole spirit rise up. The musical selections are truly sublime and Ms Lieberson's voice is so magical. I enjoyed listening to it in perfect silence so that each note was audible and appreciated. It's truly a masterpiece. Thank goodness that music of this quality is still produced and out there. Thanks to the great master Johann and to the ethereal and talented Lorraine Hunt Lieberson.

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Grady Harp says perfectly everything that must be said about Lieberson and this recording. I would only add that listening to Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sing "Ich habe genug" reminds me vividly of listening to Solesmes' aged Dom Gajard sing the part of Jesus in the Abbey's recording of the Good Friday liturgy. Both occasions are born of a transfixion that transcends music and its performance. An imposing spiritual source is immediately and irrevocably present, and seems increased after the musical experience itself. Fortunately for all of us, in this recording Lieberson teaches us the god Bach is and serves him with a miraculous art.

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Supreme

Supreme musicianship and vocalism by the mistress of early music. A brilliant Cd and a must for every lover of Bach Cantatas.

Stirring

The quality of Ms. Lieberson's singing and the emotional depth of her performance make one especially regretful that she died so young. Lovers of classical vocal music were deprived of a superb artist.

Exquisite

Will my written word be able to say what is in my heart? This CD is a stunning experience of the alchemy of Bach and voice. Lieberson is all about the expressiveness of the line and allows the grace and beauty of the music to float on her voice. I was moved to a sort of frozen bliss when I first listened to this, perhaps the most profound musical experience I have had for months. In our world of overproduced discs wringing reaction from our overtaxed attention, this quiet and amazing performance of these extraordinary cantatas is the balm to shattered nerves.

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