by The Scholars Baroque Ensemble · Naxos · CD · EAN 0730099482325
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«Motets» is the album by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by The Scholars Baroque Ensemble, released in 1997 by Naxos on CD.
It brings together six sacred motets by Johann Sebastian Bach, Baroque choral works with biblical texts in German written between 1723 and 1730. Highlights include «Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied», «Jesu, meine Freude» and «Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf», with polyphonic writing for five and eight voices and a small instrumental ensemble.
Recorded in February 1996 at Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead, London, catalogue number 8.553823. Total duration: 63:09.
Suitable for fans of sacred Baroque choral music and performances on original instruments.
