Baroque Arias for counter-tenor - Vol.2
Catalog Number: BIS1029
This album presents sacred Baroque music by composers such as Bach, Handel, Buxtehude, Schütz, and Ahle, showcasing the extraordinary voice of Japanese counter-tenor Yoshikazu Mera. Accompanied by the Bach Collegium Japan under Masaaki Suzuki, the recording brings to life emotionally rich arias and duets, reflecting the spiritual depth and vocal brilliance of the Baroque tradition.
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Baroque Arias for counter-tenor - Vol.2
In this remarkable collection of sacred Baroque music, counter-tenor Yoshikazu Mera joins the acclaimed Bach Collegium Japan, directed by Masaaki Suzuki, to perform works by composers including J.S. Bach, Handel, Schütz, Buxtehude, and Ahle. Mera’s uniquely expressive voice—praised for its seamless clarity and emotional depth—illuminates arias and duets drawn from cantatas, oratorios, and choral works. From the introspective serenity of Bach’s Actus Tragicus to the jubilant splendor of Handel’s Messiah, the album offers a compelling journey through the devotional heart of the Baroque era. Expertly performed on period instruments, these interpretations reflect a vibrant and historically informed approach, highlighting both the dramatic and contemplative power of this repertoire.
Published date
1999-04-30
Number of discs
1
Channels
stereo:16:2.0
Made in Sweden since 1999. In collaboration with Textalk.
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