BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Bach - Easter Oratorio
Thursday 13 April 2006 19:30-21:15 (Radio 3)
One of Bach's most neglected major choral works, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, is given an Eastertide performance. Recorded at St David's Hall, Cardiff, and presented by Louise Fryer.
Bach: Chorus, Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, from Cantata No 50, BWV 50; Sinfonia concerto, from Cantata No 174, BWV 174; Chorus, Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jubiliert, from Cantata No 31, BWV 31; Easter Oratorio, BWV 249
Duration:
1 hour 45 minutes
Playlist:
Joanne Lunn (soprano)
Alison Browner (mezzo-soprano)
James Gilchrist (tenor)
Matthew Hargreaves (baritone)
BBC National Chorus of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Nicholas Kraemer (conductor)