In 2023, commemorating 300 years since Johann Sebastian Bach's arrival in Leipzig, the International Bach Academy Stuttgart embarked on an ambitious project to perform and record all of Bach's cantatas he composed in his first year there. This monumental task resulted in 23 concerts, meticulously captured and set to be released in a CD series by Hänssler Classic, guided by the latest insights in Bach research. Under Hans-Christoph Rademann's direction, the Gaechinger Cantorey's expert ensemble brought Bach's vision to life, blending historical authenticity with modern excellence. This series not only celebrates Bach's enduring legacy but also offers listeners a comprehensive journey through his early Leipzig cantatas, promising an immersive auditory experience of baroque mastery.

In 2023, commemorating 300 years since Johann Sebastian Bach's arrival in Leipzig, the International Bach Academy Stuttgart embarked on an ambitious project to perform and record all of Bach's cantatas he composed in his first year there. This monumental task resulted in 23 concerts, meticulously captured and set to be released in a CD series by Hänssler Classic, guided by the latest insights in Bach research. Under Hans-Christoph Rademann's direction, the Gaechinger Cantorey's expert ensemble brought Bach's vision to life, blending historical authenticity with modern excellence. This series not only celebrates Bach's enduring legacy but also offers listeners a comprehensive journey through his early Leipzig cantatas, promising an immersive auditory experience of baroque mastery.

In this timeless classic from 1798, Haydn creates a musical world with such a variety of tonal means of expression that one cannot escape its radiance. Hans-Christoph Rademann describes it with the words: "If it is possible to express our gratitude for God's glorious creation through music, then I feel that Joseph Haydn has succeeded brilliantly with this oratorio.

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