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Karl Richter & Münchener Bach-Chor & Bach-Orchester
Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Contents

Early Recordings of Cantatas
Partial Cantata Cycle on Archiv Produktion - CD's
Partial Cantata Cycle on Archiv Produktion - LP's
Later Recordings of Cantatas
Collection of Recordings of Cantatas
Unissued Recordings
Recordings of Other Vocal Works
Collection of Recordings of Other Vocal Works
Recordings of Instrumental Works
General Discussions | Richter’ Video

Karl Richter - Short Biography
Münchener Bach-Chor - Short History
Münchener Bach-Orchester - Short History

Mass in B minor BWV 232 - conducted by Karl Richter
Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 - conducted by Karl Richter
Johannes-Pasion BWV 245 - conducted By Karl Richter
Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 - conducted by Karl Richter
Famous Bach Organ Works from Karl Richter
Karl Richter Performs Bach’s Partitas & Goldbergs
Review: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 5 - conducted by Karl Richter

Table of Cantata Recordings by Major Conductors: Cantatas BWV 1-50 | Cantatas BWV 51-100 | Cantatas 101-150 | Cantatas 151-200 | Cantatas 201-224 | Remarks

Discography - Part 1

Early Recordings of Cantatas


E-1

J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 137 & BWV 140

 
 

Cantatas BWV 137 [17:22], BWV 140 [34:08]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Members of Munich State Opera Orchestra

Soprano: Chloë Owen; Tenor: Gert Lutze; Bass: Kieth Engen
Kurt Kalmus (Oboe); Heinz Endres (Violin); Georg Donderer (Trumpet); Franz Ortner (Double-bass)

Telefunken LW-50057
Telefunken BLK-16071
Decca AWD-9951-C
Decca Eclipse ECSR-729

BWV 137: Sep 3-4, 1956
BWV 140: Sep 3-4, 1956

LP / TT: 17:22
LP / TT: 34:08
LP / TT: 51:30
LP / TT: 51:30

Recorded at Bavaria-Studio, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Producer: Grenzebach/Giesen.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 137 by K. Richter.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 140 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 137: Complete Cantata [17:06] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [3:35]
Cantata BWV 140: Complete Cantata [34:04]



E-7

J.S. Bach: Kantaten BWV 23, 56, 70

 

Cantatas BWV 23 [20:53], BWV 56 [25:14], BWV 70 [29:00]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Kammerorchester, Bayerisches Staatsorchester

BWV 23: Soprano: Lotte Schädle ; Alto: Beatrice Krebs; Tenor: Robert Price
BWV 56, BWV 70: Soprano: Lotte Schädle; Alto: Hertha Töpper; Tenor: Helmut Kretschmar; Bass: Kieth Engen

Andromeda ANDRCD-9043

Feb 10, 1957 [23]
Oct 19, 1957 [56, 70]

CD / TT: 76:03

Recorded live at Markuskirche & Lukaskirche, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 23 by K. Richter.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 56 by K. Richter.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 70 by K. Richter.
Buy this album at:
CD (2010): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de

E-5

J.S. Bach: Kantate ‘Weinen, Klage, Sorgen, Zagen’

 

Cantata BWV 12 [31:36]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Members of the Bavarian State Opera Munich

Alto: Beatrice Krebs; Tenor: Gert Lutze; Bass: Kieth Engen

Telefunken/Decca LW-50070
Decca AWD-8905-E

Aug 17-19, 1957

LP / TT: 31:36
LP / TT: 31:36

Recorded at St. Markus-Kirche, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Producer: Fouqué.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 12 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube: Cantata BWV 12: Complete Cantata [31:25]


E-6

J.S. Bach: Kantate No. 79. ‘Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn' und Schild’ BWV 70

 

Cantata BWV 79 [19:50]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Members of the Bavarian State Opera Munich (Bayrischen Staatskapelle)

Soprano: Antonia Fahberg; Alto: Beatrice Krebs; Bass: Kieth Engen
Edgar Shann (Oboe); Hermann Uhl (Cello); Franz Ortner (Double-bass); Hedwig Bilgram (Harpsichord & Organ)

Telefunken LW-50122
Decca LW-50122

Aug 17-19, 1957

10" LP / TT: 19:50
10" LP / TT: 19:50

Recorded at St. Markus-Kirche, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Producer: Fouqué.


E-2

J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 67, 108 & 127

 
 
 
 

Cantatas BWV 67 [16:38], BWV 108 [20:03], BWV 127 [24:02]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Members of the Orchestra of Münchner Staatsoper (actually Bayerisches Staatsorchester)

Soprano: Antonia Fahberg; Contralto: Lilian Benningsen; Tenor: Peter Pears; Bass: Kieth Engen
Edgar Shann (Oboe d'amore) [BWV 108, 127]; Fritz Sonnleithner (Violin) [BWV 108]; Georg Donderer (Trumpet) [BWV 67, 127]; Hedwig Bilgram (Organ)

Telefunken SAWD-9904
Telefunken AWD-9917
Teldec 9031-77614-2
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Teldec 4509-99874-2
Warner Elatus 25646-136162
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Teldec 25646-997666
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BWV 108+67: Apr 1958
BWV 127: Apr 1958

LP / TT: 36:41
LP / TT: 24:02
CD / TT: 61:05
MP3 / TT: 60:43
CD / TT: 61:04
CD / TT: 61:07
MP3 / TT: 60:43
CD / TT: 61:06
MP3 / TT: 60:43

Recorded at Haus des Sports, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 67 by K. Richter.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 108 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 67: Complete Cantata [16:36]
Cantata BWV 67: Mvt. 1: Chorus [3:45]
Cantata BWV 127: Complete Cantata [24:03]
Buy this album at:
Teldec CD-1 (1992): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
Music Download CD-1: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ClassicsOnline
Teldec CD-2 (1995): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Warner CD-3 (2004): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download CD-3: Amazon.de | ClassicsOnline
Teldec CD-4 (2008): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
Music Download CD-4: Amazon.de | ClassicsOnline
Mangora Classics Music Download: iTunes

   

E-3

J.S. Bach: Schulproduktion Musik/ 67, Christ lag in Todesbanden: Kantate BWV 4
J.S. Bach: Herr Jesu Christ, wahr'r Mensch und Gott, Kantate Nr. 127; Christ lag in Todesbanden, Kantate Nr. 4
J.S. Bach: Sonaten und Kantaten

 
 

Cantata BWV 4 [23:59]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Mitglieder des Orchesters der Münchener Staatoper (actually Bayerisches Staatsorchester)

Bass: Kieth Engen; Organ: Hedwig Bilgram

Telefunken 49052
Decca BLK-16112 [LPD-04272-XV, Side2 LPD-04273-X]
Teldec 0830-11427-2

Apr 1958

LP / TT:
LP / TT: 47:30
CD / TT: 65:40

Recorded at Haus des Sports, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 4 by Karl Richter.
Other works: sonatas for flute and harpsichord by J.S. Bach & C.P.E. Bach.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 4: Complete Cantata [23:34]
Buy this album at:
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E-4

Barock - J.S. Bach: Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt BWV 160

Cantata BWV 160 [14:50]

Karl Richter

Instrumental ensemble

Tenor: Peter Pears

Telefunken STE-15093
Decca

Sep 15-16, 1958

LP / TT: 14:50
LP / TT:

Recorded at Haus des Sports, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 160: Complete Cantata [15:14]


CR-92

Bach: Kantate BWV 92 Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn, Karl Richter 1950

Cantata Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn, BWV 92 [31:19]

Karl Richter (Age 26 years)

Bremer Domchor / Bremer Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Elisabeth Straube; Tenor: Walter Geisler; Bass: Walter Pützstück

YouTube

1950

Audio / TT:

Recordede in Bremen, German. Tape recording from the radio (production Radio Bremen 1950).
1st recording of Cantata BWV 92 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 92: Complete Cantata [31:19]


Partial Cantata Cycle on Archiv Produktion


C-1

Bach Cantatas Vol. 1: Avent und Weihnachten · Advent and Christmas · Advent et Nöel
Bach: Advent and Christmas Cantatas

 
 

CD-1 [69:44]: Cantatas BWV 61 [18:25], BWV 132 [21:26], BWV 63 [29:38]
CD-2 [75:19]: Cantatas BWV 121 [20:22], BWV 64 [20:14], BWV 28 [15:32], BWV 171 [18:53]
CD-3 [67:22]: Cantatas BWV 58 [14:16], BWV 65 [15:27], BWV 124 [14:39], BWV 13 [22:43]
CD-4 [65:51]: Cantatas BWV 111 [21:42], BWV 81 [19:26], BWV 82 [24:34]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Sopranos: Edith Mathis [BWV 13, 61, 63, 64, 111, 121], Sheila Armstrong, Lotte Schädle [BWV 124]; Contraltos: Anna Reynolds [BWV 13, 63, 64, 81, 111,121], Hertha Töpper [BWV 124]; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 13, 61, 63, 81, 111, 121], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 65, 124]; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 13, 61, 63, 64, 121], Theo Adam [BWV 65, 81, 111, 124]
BWV 13: Günther Höller, Peter Jenne (Recorders I/II); Kurt Hausmann (English Horn); Otto Büchner (Violin)
BWV 63: Pierre Thibaud, Paul Lachenmeier, Werner Binder, Manfred Klette, Trumpets I/IV); Manfred Clement (Oboe)
BWV 64: Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 65: Hans-Martin Linde, Konrad Hampe (Recorders I/II); Kurt Hausmann, Andreas Schwinn (English Horns I/II)
BWV 81: Hans-Martin Linde, Günther Höller (Recorders I/II); Manfred Clement, Kurt Hausmann (Oboes d'amore I/II)
BWV 111: Manfred Clement, Kurt Hausmann (Oboe I/II)
BWV 121: Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 124: Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 132: Otto Büchner (Violin); Manfred Clement (Oboe)
BWV 171: Edward H. Tarr, Claude Rippas, Jean-Pierre Mathez (Trumpets); Otto Büchner (Violin); Manfred Clement, Kurt Hausmann (Oboes I/II)
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt, Johannes Fink (Violoncellos); Herbert Duft (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger, Detlef Kühl (Bassoon); Hedwig Bilgram, Elmar Schloter (Organ)

Archiv Produktion 439369-2
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Archiv Produktion 001933602
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1967-1972
BWV 13: Jun-Jul 1971
BWV 63: Jun-Jul 1970; Jun-Jul 1971; Mar-Apr 1972 [Duet]
BWV 64: Jun-Jul 1970; Apr 1972
BWV 65: Feb 1967
BWV 81, 111, 132: Mar-Apr 1972
BWV 171: Jun 1970; Jun-Jul 1971

4-CD / TT: 278:16
MP3 / TT: 277:06
4-CD / TT: 278:16
MP3 / TT: 276:12

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Recording Producers: Rainer Brock, Hansjoachim Reiser, Dr. Manfred Richter; Balance Engineers: Harald Baudis, Klaus Scheibe, Hans-Peter Schweigmann.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 13: Complete Cantata [22:43] | Complete Cantata [22:43] | | Complete Cantata [22:46] | Complete Cantata [22:41]
Cantata BWV 13 [HD]: Mvt. 1: Aria [T] [8:01] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [A] [1:16] + Mvt. 3: Chorale [A] [3:01] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [S] [1:35] + Mvt. 5: Aria [B] [7:56] + Mvt. 6: Chorale [0:58]
Cantata BWV 13: Mvt. 1: Aria [T] [8:01] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [A] [1:16] + Mvt. 3: Chorale [1:16] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [S] [1:35] + Mvt. 5: Aria [B] [7:56] + Mvt. 6: Chorale [0:58]
Cantata BWV 13: Mvt. 5: Aria [B] [7:59]
Cantata BWV 28: Complete Cantata [15:40] | Complete Cantata [15:35]
Cantata BWV 28: Mvt. 1: Aria [S] [3:45] + Mvt. 2: Chorus (Chorale) [4:25] + Mvt. 3: Recitative & Arioso [B] [1:56]+ Mvt. 4: Recitative [T] [1:32] + Mvt. 5: Aria - Duet [A, T] [2:51] + Mvt. 6: Chorale [1:07]
Cantata BWV 28: Mvt. 4: Recitative [T] [1:32]
Cantata BWV 58: Complete Cantata [14:21] | Complete Cantata [14:16] | Mvt. 5: Aria [B] & Chorale [S] [2:24]
Cantata BWV 61: Complete Cantata [HD: 18:26] | Complete Cantata [HD: 18:28] | Complete Cantata [HD: 18:27] || Complete Cantata [HD]: Mvt. 1: Chorus [HD: 3:58] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [T] [1:26] + Mvt. 3: Aria [T] [5:32] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [B] [1:18] + Mvt. 5: Aria [S] [5:24] + Mvt. 6: Chorale [0:50] || Complete Cantata: Mvt. 1: Chorus [4:12] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [T] [1:44] + Mvt. 3: Aria [T] [5:48] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [B] [4:34] + Mvt. 5: Aria [S] [5:40] + Mvt. 6: Chorale [1:09]
Cantata BWV 63: Complete Cantata [29:48] | Complete Cantata [29:42] | Complete Cantata [29:43] || Complete Cantata [32:45]: Mvt. 1: Chorus [5:31] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [A] [3:50] + Mvt. 3: Aria - Duet [S, B] [7:25] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [T] [0:55] + Mvt. 5: Aria - Duet [A, T] [4:14] + Mvt. 6: Recitative [B] [1:15] + Mvt. 7: Chorus [6:35] || Complete Cantata [31:20]: Mvt. 1: Chorus [5:46] + Mvt. 2: Recvitative [A] [3:50] + Mvt. 3: Aria - Duet [S, B] [7:42] + Mvt. 4: Recitative [T] [1:12] + Mvt. 5: Aria - Duet [A, T] [4:30] + Mvt. 6: Recitative [B] [1:31] + Mvt. 7: Chorus [6:49]
Cantata BWV 65: Complete Cantata [15:32] | Complete Cantata [15:30] || Complete Cantata: Mvt. 1: Chorus [3:51] + Mvt. 2: Chorale [0:59] + Mvt. 3: Recitative [B] [2:31] + Mvt. 4: Aria [B] [2:54] + Mvt. 5: Recitative [T] [1:49] + Mvt. 6: Aria [T] [3:38] + Mvt. 7: Chorale [1:51]
Cantata BWV 81: Complete Cantata [19:30] | Complete Cantata [19:29] | Complete Cantata [19:13] | Complete Cantata [19:32]
Cantata BWV 111: Complete Cantata [21:48] | Complete Cantata [21:37] | Complete Cantata [21:45] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [6:40]
Cantata BWV 121: Complete Cantata [20:27] | Complete Cantata [20:28]
Cantata BWV 124: Complete Cantata [14:46] | Complete Cantata [14:38] | Complete Cantata [HD: 14:41]
Cantata BWV 132: Complete Cantata [21:29] | Complete Cantata [21:24] | Complete Cantata [21:39]
Buy this album at:
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4-CD (2013): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
Music Download: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


C-2

Bach Cantatas Vol. 2 - Easter

 

CD-1 [67:06]: Cantatas BWV 92 [30:49], BWV 126 [16:57], BWV 23 [19:08]
CD-2 [56:54]: Cantatas BWV 1 [23:15], BWV 182 [33:33]
CD-3 [69:18]: Cantatas BWV 4 [22:03], BWV 6 [20:28], BWV 158 [11:41], BWV 67 [14:36]
CD-4 [46:28]: Cantatas BWV 104 [19:39], BWV 12 [26:39]
CD-5 [41:16]: Cantatas BWV 108 [16:58], BWV 87 [24:13]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Edith Mathis [BWV 1, 23, 92]; Contraltos: Anna Reynolds [BWV 6, 12, 23, 67, 87, 126, 182], Hertha Töpper [BWV 198]; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 6, 12, 23, 67, 87, 92, 104, 126, 182], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 1, 108]; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 1, 4, 6, 67, 87, 92, 104], Theo Adam [BWV 12, 108126, 182]
BWV 1: Hermann Baumann, Werner Meyendorf (Horn I/II); Kurt Hausmann, Andreas Schwinn (English Horn I/II); Otto Büchner, Kurt-Christian Stier (Violins I/II)
BWV 4: Paul Lachenmeier (Trumpet)
BWV 6: Edgar Schann (English Horn); Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello)
BWV 12: Robert Eliscú (Oboe) [BWV 12/1]; Manfred Clement (Oboe) [BWV 12/4]; Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet)
BWV 23: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II)
BWV 67: Manfred Clement (Oboe); Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet)
BWV 87: Edgar Schann, Robert Eliscú (English Horn I/II)
BWV 92: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe d'amore I/II)
BWV 104: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe d'amore I/II)
BWV 108: Manfred Clement, Andrea Schwinn (Oboe d'amore I/II); Otto Büchner (Violin)
BWV 126: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe d'amore I/II); Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet)
BWV 182: Ingo Sinnhoffer (Violin); Hans-Martin Linde (Recorder) [BWV 182/1,3], Conrad Steinemann, Peter Jenne (Recorders) [BWV 182/2,7,8]
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello); Herbert Duft (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Hedwig Bilgram, Elmar Schloter (Organ)

Archiv Produktion 439374-2
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1967-1975
BWV 1: Jul 1968
BWV 4: Jul 1968
BWV 6: May, Jun, Oct 1973; Jan 1974
BWV 12: May, Oct 1973; Jan-Feb 1974
BWV 23: May, Oct 1973; 1974
BWV 67: May, June, Oct 1973; Jan, Mar 1974
BWV 87: May, June, Oct 1973; Jan 1974
BWV 92: May, Jun & Oct 1973; Jan 1974
BWV 104: May, Jun, Oct 1973
BWV 108: Feb 1967
BWV 126: May 1973; Feb 1974
BWV 182: Feb-Mar 1974; Jan 1975

5-CD / TT: 280:02
MP3 / TT: 279:11

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Production: Dr. Gerd Ploebsch / Helen Kuzaj; Recording Producers: Rainer Brock [BWV 1, 4], Dr. Manfred Richter [BWV 108], Hansjoachim Reiser [BWV 158]; Balance Engineers: Hans-Peter Schweigmann, Klaus Scheibe, Harald Baudis [BWV 1, 4, 158], Klaus Scheibe [BWV 108].
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 12 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 23 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 67 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 92 by K. Richter.
3rd recording of Cantata BWV 108 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 1: Complete Cantata [23:15] | Complete Cantata [23:22] | Complete Cantata [23:17] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [8:15] + Mvt. 2: Recitative [T] [1:19] + Mvt. 3: Aria [S] [5:19] + Mvt. 4: Recitaive [B] [1:37]
Cantata BWV 4: Complete Cantata [22:04] | Complete Cantata [22:04] | Complete Cantata [22:12] | Complete Cantata [22:11]
Complete Cantata: Mvt. 1: Sinfonia [1:54] + Mvt. 2: Chorus [4:40] + Mvt. 3: Duet [S, A] [4:17] + Mvt. 4: Aria [T] [2:13] + Mvt. 5: Chorus [2:29] + Mvt. 6: Aria [B] [4:51] + Mvt. 7: Aria - Duet [S, T] [2:18] + Mvt. 8: Chorale [1:36]
Complete Cantata w/ Score: Mvt. 1: Sinfonia [1:36] + Mvt. 2: Chorus [4:22] + Mvt. 3: Duet [S, A] [3:59] + Mvt. 4: Aria [T] [1:56] + Mvt. 5: Chorus [2:12] + Mvt. 6: Aria [B] [4:35] + Mvt. 7: Ariaq - Duet [S, T] [2:01] + Mvt. 8: Chorale [1:13]
Cantata BWV 6: Complete Cantata [20:30] | Part 1 [10:41] + Part 2 [10:30]
Cantata BWV 6: Mvt. 5: Aria [T] [4:28] | Mvt. 2: Aria [A] [4:06]
Cantata BWV 12: Complete Cantata [26:40] | Complete Cantata [26:38]
Cantata BWV 23: Complete Cantata [19:08]
Cantata BWV 67: Complete Cantata [14:36]
Cantata BWV 67: Mvt. 1: Chorus [3:45]
Cantata BWV 92: Complete Cantata [30:55] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [7:00] + Mvt. 2: Chorale & Recitative [B] [4:33] + Mvt. 3: Aria [T] [3:33] + Mvt. 4: Chorale [A] [3:13] + Mvt. 5: Recitative [T] [1:43] + Mvt. 6: Aria [B] [4:53]+ Mvt. 7: Chorale & Recitative [B] [3:03] + Mvt. 8: Aria [A] [3:39] + Mvt. 9: Chorale [1:37]
Cantata BWV 126: Complete Cantata [17:03] | Complete Cantata [16:54]
Cantata BWV 182: Complete Cantata [33:32] | Complete Cantata [33:33]
Cantata BWV 182: Part 1 [10:18] + Part 2 [10:19] + Part 3 [12:51]
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C-3

Bach Cantatas Vol. 3 - Himmelfahrt, Pfingstern, Trinitatis · Ascension Day, Whitsun, Trinity

 

CD-1 [70:47]: Cantatas BWV 11 [32:04], BWV 44 [19:25], BWV 34 [19:09]
CD-2 [57:38]: Cantatas BWV 68 [17:52], BWV 175 [17:24], BWV 129 [22:11]
CD-3 [76:58]: Cantatas BWV 39 [24:39], BWV 76 [37:21], BWV 135 [14:38]
CD-4 [61:36]: Cantatas BWV 21 [43:47], BWV 24 [17:35]
CD-5 [64:12]: Cantatas BWV 30 [40:25], BWV 93 [23:35]
CD-6 [53:22]: Cantatas BWV 147 [33:02], BWV 10 [20:08]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Sopranos: Edith Mathis [BWV 10, 21, 30, 39, 44, 68, 76, 129], Ursula Buckel; Contraltos: Anna Reynolds [BWV 10, 24, 30, 39, 44, 76, 129, 135, 175], Hertha Töpper; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 10, 24, 30, 76, 135, 175], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 21], John van Kesteren; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 21, 24, 30, 39, 44, 68. 129, 175], Kurt Moll [BWV 10, 76], Kieth Engen
BWV 10: Manfred Clemen, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II)
BWV 21: Manfred Clement (Oboe)
BWV 24: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II, Oboe d'amore I/II); Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet)
BWV 30: Gernot Woll (Flute); Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II); Manfred Clement, (Oboe d'amore); Kurt Guntner (Violin); Pierre Thibaud, Paul Lachenmeier, Manfred Klette (Trumpet I-III); Matthias Holm (Timpani)
BWV 39: Paul Meisen, Gernot Woll (Flute I/II); Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II); Otto Büchner (Violin)
BWV 44: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II)
BWV 68: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II); Andrea Schwinn (English Horn); Christoph Brandt (Horn); Ingo Sinnhoffer (Violin); Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello)
BWV 76: Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore, Oboe I); Robert Eliscú (Oboe II); Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet); Ingo Sinnhoffer (Violin); Johannes Fink (Viola da gamba)
BWV 93: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II)
BWV 129: Paul Meisen (Flute); Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II); Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore); Pierre Thibaud, Paul Lachenmeier, Manfred Klette (Trumpet I-III); Matthias Holm (Timpani); Otto Büchner (Violin)
BWV 135: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I/II); Pierre Thibaud (Trumpet)
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt, Johannes Fink (Violoncellos); Herbert Duft (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Lothar Zirkelbach (Trombone) [BWV 135]; Hedwig Bilgram, Elmar Schloter (Organ); Hedwig Bilgram (Harpsichord)
BWV 175: Conrad Steinmann, Peter Jenne, Anneger Straub (Recorders I-III); Pierre Thibaud, Paul Lachenmeier (Trumpets I/II); Fritz Kinkalt (Violoncello)

Archiv Produktion 439380-2
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1961-1975
BWV 10: Feb, May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 21: May 1969
BWV 24: May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 30: Mar, May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 39: Jan-Mar 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 44: Oct 1973; Jan- Feb 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 68: May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 76: May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 93: Jan, May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 129: Jan, Mar 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 135: Mar, May 1974; Jan 1975
BWV 147: Jul 23-24, 1961
BWV 175: Feb 1974; Jan 1975

6-CD / TT: 384:33
MP3 / TT: 382:44

All recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, except BWV 147, which was recorded at Münster zu Heilsbronn, Bavaria, Germany.
Production: Dr. Gerd Ploebsch / Helen Kuzaj; Recording Producers: Hanjoachim Reiser [BWV 21], Prof. Dr. Hans Hickmann [BWV 147]; Balance Engineers: Hans-Peter Schweigmann, Harald Baudis [BWV 21], Walther Alfred Wettler [BWV 147].
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 10: Complete Cantata [20:07] | Complete Cantata [20:04] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [4:03] + Mvt. 2: Aria [S] [7:19] + Mvt. 3: Recitative [T] [1:28] + Mvt. 4: Aria [B] [3:14] + Mvt. 6: Recitative [T] [2:00] + Mvt. 7: Chorale [1:34]
Cantata BWV 21: Complete Cantata [43:54]
Cantata BWV 24: Complete Cantata [17:34]
Cantata BWV 30: Complete Cantata [40:26]
Cantata BWV 44: Complete Cantata [19:25]
Cantata BWV 68: Complete Cantata [17:52] | Complete Cantata [17:52]
Cantata BWV 68: Mvt. 2: Aria [S] [4:12]
Cantata BWV 76: Complete Cantata [37:26]
Cantata BWV 93: Complete Cantata [23:35] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [7:47]
Cantata BWV 129: Complete Cantata [22:11] | Complete Cantata: Mvt. 1: Chorus [5:00] + Mvt. 2: Aria [B] [4:43] + Mvt. 3: Aria [S] [5:28] + Mvt. 4: Aria [A] [6:26] + Mvt. 5: Chorale [1:59] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [4:45] + Mvt. 4: Aria [A] [6:09]
Cantata BWV 135: Complete Cantata [14:36] | Complete Cantata [14:35]
Cantata BWV 147: Complete Cantata [60:46; Score]
Buy this album at:
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Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


C-4

Bach Cantatas Vol. 4 - Sundays after Trinity I

 

CD-1 [63:26]: Cantatas BWV 9 [21:44], BWV 187 [21:01], BWV 178 [19:51]
CD-2 [69:59]: Cantatas BWV 45 [21:02], BWV 105 [24:49], BWV 102 [23:59]
CD-3 [58:03]: Cantatas BWV 199 [27:50], BWV 179 [14:39], BWV 137 [15:32]
CD-4 [65:47]: Cantatas BWV 33 [23:25], BWV 78 [25:36], BWV 17 [16:37]
CD-5 [58:52]: Cantatas BWV 51 [17:46], BWV 100 [23:28], BWV 27 [17:19]
CD-6 [43:18]: Cantatas BWV 8 [23:45], BWV 148 [19:24]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Sopranos: Edith Mathis [BWV 9, 17, 27, 105, 137, 179, 187, 199], Maria Stader, Ursula Buckel [BWV 8]; Contraltos: Julia Hamari [BWV 9, 17, 27, 102, 105, 137, 148, 187], Hertha Töpper [BWV 8, 45]; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 9, 17, 27, 102, 105, 148, 137, 179], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 8, 45], John van Kesteren; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 9, 17, 27, 102, 105, 137, 179, 187], Kieth Engen [BWV 8, 45]
BWV 8: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute); Horst Schneider, Edgar Schann (Oboe d'amore I/II)
BWV 9: Peter-Lukas Graf (Flute); Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 17: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboes I/II)
BWV 27: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboes I/II); , Edgar Schann (English Horn); Hermann Baumann (Horn); Elmar Schloter (Organ)
BWV 33: Manfred Clement (Oboe I); Robert Eliscú [Mvt. 5]; Hans-Jörg Schellenberger [Mvts. 1&6] (Oboe II)
BWV 45: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute)
BWV 51: Willi Bauer (Trumpet)
BWV 78: Solisten der Bachwoche Ansbach
BWV 102: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute); Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboes I/II)
BWV 105: Hermann Baumann (Horn); Paul Lachenmeier (Trumpet)
BWV 137: Manfred Clement, Hans-Jörg Schellenberger (Oboe I/II); John Wilbraham, Paul Lachenmeier, Manfred Klette (Trumpets I-III); Mathias Holm (Timpani); Kurt Guntner (Violin)
BWV 148: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboes I/II); Edgar Schann (English Horn); Chandler Goetting (Trumpet); Kurt Guntner (Violin)
BWV 178: Peter-Lukas Graf (Flute); Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 179: Edgar Schann, Andreas (English Horn I/II)
BWV 187: Manfred Clement (Oboe)
BWV 199: Manfred Clement (Oboe)
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello); Herbert Duft (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Elfriede Singheiser, Elmar Schloter, Hedwig Bilgram [BWV 199] (Organ); Hedwig Bilgram (Harpsichord) [BWV 51]

Archiv Produktion 439387-2
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1959-1978
BWV 8: Jul-Aug 1959
BWV 9: Mar 1975; Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 17: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 27: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 33: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 45: Jul-Aug 1959
BWV 51: Aug 18-21, 1959
BWV 78: Jul 22-23, 1961
BWV 102: Mar 1975; Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 105: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 137: Mar 1975; Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 148: Feb, Jun 1977; Feb 1978
BWV 178: Mar 1975; Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 179: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 187: Mar, Oct 1976; Jun 1977
BWV 199: Dec 1971; Jan 1972

6-CD / TT: 359:25
MP3 / TT: 357:46

All recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, except BWV 8 & BWV 45, which were recorded at Augustana-Saal, Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany & BWV 78, which was recorded at Münster zu Heilsbronn, Bavaria, Germany.
Production: Prof. Dr. Hans Hickmann [BWV 55, 60, 78, 106, 189, 201, 211, 212]; Dr. Gerd Ploebsch / Helen Kuzaj; Recording Producer: Karl-Heinz Schneider [BWV 8, 45, 51]; Balance Engineers: Hans-Peter Schweigmann, Walter Alfred Wettler [BWV 8, 45, 51, 78], Karl Scheibe [BWV 199].
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 8: Complete Cantata [23:57] | Complete Cantata [23:37] | Complete Cantata [23:45]
Cantata BWV 9: Complete Cantata [21:52] | Complete Cantata [21:55] | Complete Cantata [21:45]
Cantata BWV 17: Complete Cantata [16:37]
Cantata BWV 33: Complete Cantata [23:33] | Complete Cantata [23:25] | Complete Cantata [23:18]
Cantata BWV 45: Complete Cantata [21:08] | Complete Cantata [21:01]
Cantata BWV 51: Complete Cantata [17:47] | Complete Cantata [17:50] | Mvt. 1: Aria [4:41] | Mvt. 1: Aria [4:42]
Cantata BWV 78: Complete Cantata [25:43] | Complete Cantata [25:35] | Complete Cantata [25:41] | Complete Cantata [25:32] | Complete Cantata [25:39] | Complete Cantata [25:01] | Mvt. 2: Aria - Duet [S, A] [5:14]
Cantata BWV 102: Complete Cantata [23:59] | Complete Cantata [24:02]
Cantata BWV 105: Complete Cantata [24:46] | Complete Cantata [24:33]
Cantata BWV 137: Complete Cantata [15:35] | Complete Cantata [15:32] | Complete Cantata [15:32]
Cantata BWV 148: Complete Cantata [HD: 19:17] | Complete Cantata [19:25]
Cantata BWV 178: Complete Cantata [20:24] | Complete Cantata [20:21]
Cantata BWV 179: Complete Cantata [HD: 14:38] | Complete Cantata [14:44] | Complete Cantata [14:39]
Cantata BWV 199: Complete Cantata [27:50] | Complete Cantata [27:42] | Complete Cantata [27:48] | Complete Cantata [27:43]
Buy this album at:
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Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


C-5

Bach Cantatas Vol. 5 - Sundays after Trinity II

 

CD-1 [64:46]: Cantatas BWV 96, BWV 5 [22:20], BWV 56 [21:46]
CD-2 [59:38]: Cantatas BWV 180 [27:03], BWV 38, BWV 55 [15:30]
CD-3 [75:49]: Cantatas BWV 115 [24:13], BWV 139 [19:36], BWV 60, BWV 26 [15:27]
CD-4 [78:41]: Cantatas BWV 116, BWV 70 [27:03], BWV 140 [34:00]
CD-5 [64:31]: Cantatas BWV 130 [15:22], BWV 80 [26:29], BWV 106 [22:25]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Sopranos: Edith Mathis [BWV 5, 70, 80, 96, 115, 116, 130, 139, 180], Ursula Buckel [BWV 26]; Contraltos: Trudeliese Schmidt [BWV 5, 70, 80, 96, 115, 116, 130, 139, 180], Hertha Töpper [BWV 26, 60, 106]; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 5, 70, 80, 96, 115, 116, 130, 139, 180], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 26, 55, 60, 106]; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 5, 70, 80, 96, 115, 116, 130, 139, 180], Theo Adam [BWV 26, 106], Kieth Engen [BWV 60]
BWV 5: Manfred Clement (Oboe I); Martin Spanner (Oboe II); Chandler Goetting (Trumpet); Fritz Ruf (Viola)
BWV 26: Paul Meisen (Flute), Manfred Clement,, Andreas Schwinn, Gustav Meyer (Oboe I-III); Norbert Hauptmann (Horn); Kurt-Christian Stier (Violin)
BWV 38: Manfred Clement, Robert Eliscú (Oboe I)
BWV 55: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute); Edgar Shann (Oboe)
Continuo: Kurt Engert (Violoncello); Ludwik Kiblböck (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Karl Richter (Harpsichord)
BWV 60: Edgar Schann, Kurt Hausmann (Oboe d'amore I/II); Kurt Richter (Horn); Fritz Sonnleitner (Violin)
BWV 70: Chandler Goetting (Trumpet); Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello)
BWV 80: Manfred Clement, Martin Spanner (Oboe I/II, Oboe d'amore I/II); Edgar Shann (English Horn); Chandler Goetting, Paul Lachenmeier, Manfred Klette (Trumpet I-III); Mathias Holm (Timpani); Kurt Guntner (Violin)
BWV 96: Peter-Lukas Graf (Flute); Manfred Clement (Oboe I); Martin Spanner, Robert Eliscú (Oboe II)
BWV 106: Hans-Martin Linde, Konrad Hampe (Recorder I/II); Oswald Uhl, Johannes Fink (Violas da gamba)
BWV 115: Peter-Lukas Graf (Flute); Manfred Clement ( Oboe d'amore); Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello)
BWV 116: Manfred Clement ( Oboe); Manfred Clement, Martin Spanner (Oboe d'amore I/II)
BWV 130: Aurèle Nicolet (Flute); John Wilbraham (Trumpet I) [BWV 130/1,6]; Chandler Goetting (Trumpet II) [BWV 130/3]; Paul Lachenmeier, Manfred Klette (Trumpets II/III); Mathias Holm (Timpani)
BWV 139: Manfred Clement, Martin Spanner (Oboe d'amore I/II); Kurt Guntner (Violin)
BWV 140: Manfred Clement, Martin Spanner (Oboe I/II); Edgar Shann (English Horn); Kurt Guntner (Violin)
BWV 180: Peter-Lukas Graf, Gernot Wolf (Flute I/II); Manfred Clement (Oboe); Edgar Shann (English Horn); Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello)
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt, Johannes Fink (Violoncellos); Herbert Duft, Walter Götz (Double-basses); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Elfriede Singheiser, Elmar Schloter (Organ)

Archiv Produktion 439394-2
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1959-1978
BWV 5: Oct 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 26: Oct 1966
BWV 38: Oct 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 55: Feb 28-Mar 3, 1959
BWV 60: Feb 13, 20-21, 1964
BWV 70: Feb 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 80: Feb 1977; Mar, May-Jun 1978
BWV 96: Oct 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 106: Oct 1966
BWV 115: Oct 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 116: Feb 1977; Feb-Mar, May-Jun 1978
BWV 130: Mar 1975; Mar, Oct 1976; Feb 1978
BWV 139: Oct 1977; Feb, Mar, May 1978
BWV 140: Oct 1977; Mar, May 1978
BWV 180: Oct 1977; Mar, May 1978

5-CD / TT: 343:25
MP3 / TT: 341:26

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Production: Dr. Gerd Ploebsch / Helen Kuzaj; Recording Producers: Karl-Heinz Schneider [BWV 55], Hans-Joachim Reiser [BWV 56], Rainer Brock [BWV 26, 106], Dr. Manfred Richter [BWV 60]; Balance Engineers: Hans-Peter Schweigmann, Harald Baudis [BWV 25, 56, 106], Walter Alfred Wettler [55], Heinz Wildhagen [BWV 60]; Editing: Reinhild Schmidt.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 26 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 56 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 70 by K. Richter.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 140 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 5: Complete Cantata [22:32]
Cantata BWV 26: Complete Cantata [15:27] | Complete Cantata [15:27]
Cantata BWV 38: Complete Cantata [17:02] | Complete Cantata [16:51]
Cantata BWV 55: Complete Cantata [15:33] | Complete Cantata [15:28] | Complete Cantata [15:32]
Cantata BWV 56: Complete Cantata [21:48] | Complete Cantata [21:45] | Complete Cantata [22:00] | Complete Cantata [22:45]
Cantata BWV 60: Complete Cantata [16:13]
Cantata BWV 70: Complete Cantata [27:02]
Cantata BWV 80: Complete Cantata [26:25] | Complete Cantata [26:27] | Complete Cantata [26:31] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [5:16] | Mvt. 1: Chorus [5:51] | Mvt. 2: Aria [B] w/ Chorale [S] (Paintings by Rafal Olbinski) [3:46]
Cantata BWV 96: Complete Cantata [20:35] | Complete Cantata [20:23]
Cantata BWV 106: Part 1 [8:31] + Part 2 [7:04] + Part 3 [7:02]
Cantata BWV 106: Complete Cantata [22:25]
Cantata BWV 106: Mvt. 1: Sonatina [2:50] | Mvt. 1: Sonatina [2:50]
Cantata BWV 115: Complete Cantata [24:12]
Cantata BWV 116: Complete Cantata [17:23]
Cantata BWV 139: Complete Cantata [19:34]
Cantata BWV 140: Complete Cantata [34:14] | Complete Cantata + Magnificat BWV 243 [64:15] | Complete Cantata [34:14]
Cantata BWV 180: Complete Cantata [27:14] | Compete Cantata [27:04] | Mvt. 2: Aria [T] [5:58]
Buy this album at:
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Partial Cantata Cycle on Archiv Produktion - Single CD's


C-6

J.S. Bach: Meisterwerke Vol. 5 (Kantaten Vol. 1)

Cantata BWV 51

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Edith Mathis; Trumpet: Pierre Thibaud

Archiv Produktion

1972

CD / TT: ?

Other works: Cantatas BWV 4 & BWV 140.


C-7

J.S. Bach: Famous Cantatas / Berühmte Kantaten

Cantata BWV 202

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Maria Stader; Trumpet: Willi Bauer

Archiv Produktion

Aug 1959

2-CD / TT: 151:09

Other Cantatas on this 2-CD album (BWV 140, BWV 56, BWV 51, BWV 147, BWV 4) are included in the Box Sets above [C1-C5).
Buy this album at: Amazon.com


C-8

J.S. Bach: Kantatan / Cantatas BWV 80, BWV 26, BWV 116

Cantatas BWV 80 [26:27], BWV 26 [17:58], BWV 116 [17:17]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Edith Mathis; Alto: Trudeliese Schmidt; Tenor: Peter Schreier; Bass: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

Archiv Produktion 427130-2

1977-1978

CD / TT: 61:38

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Cantatas BWV 80 & BWV 116 are included in the Box Sets above [C1-C5].
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 26 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 26: Complete Cantata [17:39]
Buy this album at:
CD (1989): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


C-10

J.S. Bach: Kantaten für Weihnachtszeit (BWV 61, 121, 171, 65)

 

Cantatas BWV 61 [18:26], BWV 121 [20:27], BWV 171 [18:58], BWV 65 [15:32]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Edith Mathis [BWV 61, 121, 171]; Contraltos: Anna Reynolds [BWV 121], Hertha Töpper [BWV 171]; Tenors: Peter Schreier [BWV 61, 121, 171], Ernst Haefliger [BWV 65]; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau [BWV 61, 121, 171], Theo Adam [BWV 65]
BWV 121: Manfred Clement (Oboe d'amore)
BWV 171: Edward H. Tarr, Claude Rippas, Jean-Pierre Mathez (Trumpets); Otto Büchner (Violin); Manfred Clement, Kurt Hausmann (Oboes I/II)
BWV 65: Hans-Martin Linde, Konrad Hampe (Recorders); Kurt Hausmann, Andreas Schwinn (English Horns)

Archiv Produktion 431533-2

BWV 65: Feb 1967
BWV 171: Jun 1970; Jun-Jul 1971
BWV 61, 121: 1972

CD / TT: 73:23

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 121: Complete Cantata [20:27] | Complete Cantata [20:28]
Cantata BWV 171: Complete Cantata [18:54] | Complete Cantata [19:20; w/ Score]
Cantata BWV 65: Complete Cantata [15:32] | Complete Cantata [15:30] || Complete Cantata: Mvt. 1: Chorus [3:51] + Mvt. 2: Chorale [0:59] + Mvt. 3: Recitative [B] [2:31] + Mvt. 4: Aria [B] [2:54] + Mvt. 5: Recitative [T] [1:49] + Mvt. 6: Aria [T] [3:38] + Mvt. 7: Chorale [1:51]
Included in Box Set: [B-1]


Partial Cantata Cycle on Archiv Produktion - LP's


C-9

J.S. Bach: "Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sündenknecht" Kantate Am 22. Sonntag Nach Trinitatis BWV 55; "Meine Seele Rühmt Und Preist" Kantate Am Feste Mariä Heimsuchung, BWV 189
J.S. Bach: 2 Kantaten / 3 Motetten (Cantatas BWV 55, 189; Motets 228-230)

 
 
 

Cantatas BWV 55 [15:21], BWV 189 [16:43]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Orchester

Tenor: Ernst Haefliger
Aurèle Nicolet (Flute) [BWV 55]; Konrad Hampe (Recorder); Edgar Shann (Oboe) [BWV 55]; Otto Büchner (Violin)
Continuo: Kurt Engert (Violoncello); Ludwik Kiblböck (Double-bass); Karl Kolbinger (Bassoon); Karl Richter (Harpsichord)

Archiv Produktion AP-13072
Archiv Produktion SAP-195004
Archiv Produktion SAPM-198401

Feb 28-Mar 3, 1959

10" / TT: 32:04
10" / TT: 32:04
LP / TT: 58:31

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Engineer: Walter Alfred Wettler; Producer: Karl-Heinz Schneider.
Edition recorded: Leipzig, Breitkopf & Härtel, 1863. 1891.
The recording of Cantata BWV 55 is included in Box Set [C-5].



CL-1

J.S. Bach: Kantaten BWV 51 & BWV 202
Bach: Cantates BWV 51 & 202

 
 
 

Cantatas BWV 51 [17:46], BWV 202 [21:42]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Maria Stader
Willi Bauer (Trumpet) [BWV 51]; Kurt Hausmann (Oboe) [BWV 202]; Otto Büchner (Violin) [BWV 202]
Continuo: Fritz Kiskalt (Violoncello); Herbert Duft (Double-bass); Fritz Henker (Bassoon) [BWV 202]; Hedwig Bilgram (Harpsichord)

Archiv Produktion 198027
Archive Production ARC-74144
BnF Collection
The Restoration Project

Aug 18-21, 1959

LP / TT: 39:28
LP / TT: 39:28
MP3 / TT: 38:59
MP3 / TT: 38:59

Recorded at Herkuless-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Recording Producer: Karl-Heinz Schneider; Recording Engineer: Walter Alfred Wettler.
1st recording of Cantata BWV 51 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 51: Complete Cantata [17:47] | Complete Cantata [17:50] | Mvt. 1: Aria [4:41] | Mvt. 1: Aria [4:42]
Buy this album at:
BnF Music Download (Mono Version, 2013): Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
BnF Music Download (Stereo Version, 2013): Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Restoration Music Download (Mono Version, 2017): Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Restoration Music Download (Stereo Version, 2017): Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


CL-2

J.S. Bach: Kantaten BWV 147 & BWV 60

Cantatas BWV 147 [32:43], BWV 60 [16:10]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Solistengemeinschaft der Bachwoche Ansbach [BWV 147]; Münchener Bach-Orchester [BWV 60]

BWV 147: Soprano: Ursula Buckel; Contralto: Hertha Töpper; Tenor: John van Kesteren; Bass: Kieth Engen
BWV 60: Alto: Hertha Töpper; Tenor: Ernst Haefliger; Bass: Kieth Engen

Archiv Produktion 198331

BWV 147: Jul 23-24, 1961
BWV 60: Feb 13, 20-21, 1964

LP / TT: 48:53

Recorded at Recorded at Münster zu Heilbronn, Germany [BWV 147]; Herkuless-Saal, München, Germany [BWV 60].
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 60: Complete Cantata [16:13]
Cantata BWV 147: Complete Cantata [60:46; Score]


Later Recordings of Cantatas


L-3

The Legacy of Karl Richter = Karl Richters Vermächtnis

Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82: short rehearsal extract []

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Orchester

Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

Deutsche Grammophon 0734150

Jun 27, 1969

DVD / TT: 76 min

Recorded & filmed in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. TV broadcast by ZDF 1986.
Director: Klaus Lindemann.
Source: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in Film und Fernsehen (Monika Wolf) [PDF]
Buy this album at:
DVD (2006): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


L-1

J.S. Bach: Soli De Gloria, Vol. 1 - Choral Materpieces from Bach Cantatas

 

Chorus Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 6 +
Chorale Beweis dein Macht, Herr Jesu Christ (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 6 [6:51] [6:51]
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 29 [5:17]
Chorus Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 39 [8:15]
Chorale (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 56 [2:12]
Chorus Sehet, welch eine Liebe (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 64 +
Chorale Gute Nacht, o Wesen (CM: Jesu, meine Freude) (Mvt. 8) from Cantata BWV 64 [3:46]
Chorus Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 67 [3:49]
Chorus Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 68 +
Chorus Wer an ihn gläubet, der wird nicht gerichtet (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 68 [8:13]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 78 [5:38]
Chorus Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (CM: Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten) (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 93 +
Chorale Sing, bet und geh auf Gottes Wegen (CM: Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 93 [8:49]
Chorus Du Hirte Israel, höre (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 104 [4:55]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 111 [5:07]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 124 [4:25]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 127 [7:09]
Chorus Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 148 [3:57]

Karl Richter

Ansbach Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra

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Baroque Music Club BACH-733

1955-1964

CD / TT: 78:56

Recorded during Bachwoche Ansbach, in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
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CD: Baroque Music Club


L-2

J.S. Bach: Soli De Gloria, Vol. 2 - Choral Materpieces from Bach Cantatas

 

Chorus (Mvt. 1) & Chorale (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 1 [9:44]
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1) & Chorus (Mvt. 2) from Cantata BWV 12 [11:21]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 34 [8:43]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) & Chorale (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 38 [4:59]
Chorus Sie werden euch in den Bann tun (Mvt. 2) +
Chorale So sei nun, Seele, deine (CM: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen) (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 44 [4:38]
Chorus Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland (Mvt. 1) +
Chorale Amen, amen! Komm, du schöne Freudenkrone, bleib nicht lange! (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 61 [4:48]
Chorus Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 65 [3:36]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) & Chorale (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 121 [3:34]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 126 [2:47]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 129 [4:48]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) & Chorale (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 135 [4:27]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) from Cantata BWV 137 [3:26]
Chorus (Mvt. 1) & Chorale (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 171 [4:27]

Karl Richter

Ansbach Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra

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Baroque Music Club BACH-734

1955-1964

CD / TT: 73:17

Recorded during Bachwoche Ansbach, in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
Buy this album at:
CD: Baroque Music Club


Collection of Recordings of Cantatas


B-1

Bach 75 Cantatas

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

This 26-CD box set includes all the 5 sets of cantatas (C-1 to C-5 above)

Archiv Produktion

1959-1978

26-CD

Includes [C-1], [C-2], [C-3], [C-4], [C-5] above.
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Amazon.com


B-2

J.S. Bach Compact Edition: Kantaten · Cantatas · Cantates

 

Cantata BWV 61 [18:23] (Mathis, Schreier, Fischer-Dieskau)
Cantata BWV 4 [22:01] (Fischer-Dieskau)
Cantata BWV 56 [21:44] (Fischer-Dieskau)
Cantata BWV 51 [17:47] (Mathis)
Cantata BWV 106 [22:14] (Töpper, Haefliger, Adam)
Cantata BWV 26 [17:32] (Mathis, Schmidt, Schreier, Fischer-Dieskau)
Cantata BWV 147 [32:55] (Buckel, Töpper, Kesteren, Engen)
Cantata BWV 80 [26:21] (Mathis, Schmidt, Schreier, Fischer-Dieskau)

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

See above.

Archiv Produktion 413646-2

1966-1978
1961 [BWV 147]

3-CD / TT: 178:57

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany & Münster zu Heilbronn [BWV 147].
Compiles from [C-1], [C-2], [C-3], [C-4], [C-5], [C-7], [C-8] above.
2nd recording of Cantata BWV 26 by K. Richter.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 4: Complete Cantata [22:04]
Cantata BWV 26: Complete Cantata [17:39]
Cantata BWV 56: Complete Cantata [21:48] | Complete Cantata [21:45] | Complete Cantata [22:00] | Complete Cantata [22:45]
Cantata BWV 147: Complete Cantata [60:46; Score]
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3-CD (1990): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
3-CD: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


B-3

Bach: Famous Cantatas · Berühmte Kantaten (BWV 140, 56, 51; 147, 4, 202)

 

CD-1 [73:57]: Cantatas BWV 140 [34:03], BWV 56 [21:50], BWV 51 [17:47]
CD-2 [77:12]: BWV 147 [33:08], BWV 4 [22:03], BWV 202 [21:42]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester; Solistengemeinschaft Der Bachwoche Ansbach [BWV 147]

Sopranos: Ursula Buckel, Edith Mathis, Maria Stader; Contralto:Hertha Töpper; Tenors: John van Kesteren, Peter Schreier; Basses: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Kieth Engen [BWV 8, 45]

Deutsche Gramphone 453094-2
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1959 [BWV 51, 202]
1964 [BWV 147]
1969 [BWV 4]
1970 [BWV 56]
1979 [BWV 140]

2-CD / TT: 151:09
MP3 / TT: 150:23

Recorded at Herkules-Saal, Munich, Bavaria, Germany & Münster zu Heilbronn [BWV 147].
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 140: Complete Cantata [34:14] | Complete Cantata + Magnificat BWV 243 [64:15] | Complete Cantata [34:14]
Cantata BWV 147: Complete Cantata [60:46; Score]
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2-CD (1997): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD (1997): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


Unissued Recordings


U-1

[Unreleased]

 

Cantatas BWV 67, BWV 108

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Members of the Orchestra of Münchner Staatsoper

Contralto: Lilian Benningsen; Tenor: Fritz Wunderlich; Bass: Kieth Engen

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Apr 20, 1958

? / TT: ?

Recorded live at Markuskirche, Munich; Not yet releaesd
Source: Fritz Wunderlich - The Great German Tenor: Discography


CR-1

Karl Richter conducts Bach: Cantatas & Magnificat, live Tokyo April 27th 1969

00:00: Cantata Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50 [3:38]
03:38: Cantata Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 [26:55]
30:33: Cantata Freu dich, erlöste Schar!, BWV 30 [39:10]
69:43: Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 [29:52]

Karl Richter

Münchener Bach-Chor / Münchener Bach-Orchester

Soprano: Ursula Buckel; Alto: Marga Höffgen; Tenor: Ernst Haefliger; Bass: Kieth Engen

YouTube

Apr 27, 1969

Audio / TT: 99:42

Recorded live at NisseiTheatre, Tokyo, Japan.
Listen on YouTube:
Full Concert: Cantatas BWV 50, 12, 30; Magnificat BWV 243 [99:42]


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (November 2000 - February 2024)
Thanks to contributors: Matthias Hansen (March 2006); Rainer Harald (February 2024); Michael Meacock (Arton) (December 2002); Christian Moll (October 2009, May 2010); Walter Roth (October 2014, May 2019); Russ Sackowitz (September 2008); Teri Noel Towe (April 2007); Nagamiya Tutomu (March 2001); Roland Wörner (October 2002); Tim Williams (March 2008); Filip Adam Zieliński (June 2018)

Karl Richter: Short Biography Ensembles: Münchener Bach-Chor | Münchener Bach-Orchester
Bach Discography: Recordings of Vocal Works: Part 1 | Part 2 | Recordings of Instrumental Works
Discussions: General Discussions | Richter's Video
Vocal Works: BWV 232 - K. Richter | BWV 244 - K. Richter | BWV 245 - K. Richter | BWV 248 - K. Richter
Reviews of Instrumental Recordings: Famous Bach Organ Works from K. Richter | K. Richter Performs Bach’s Partitas & Goldbergs | Review: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 5 - conducted by K. Richter
Table of recordings by BWV Number


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