On 11th March 2011 the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan and ensuing tsunami devastated the Tohoku region, causing great suffering and changing the lives of people not only in the affected areas but throughout the nation. This anthology, Bach for Japan, was produced at the initiative of the Bach Collegium Japan and Masaaki Suzuki as part of their ongoing activities to support the victims of the disaster. As Masaaki Suzuki writes in his own introduction to the disc, it has been compiled 'in commemoration of the large number of people who lost their lives, and in the hope that the music will offer consolation to those who have suffered bereavement, help to heal their hurt, and give them the strength to rebuild the country for the next generation.' The selection comprises arias from BCJ's cycle of the complete church cantatas, as well as instrumental movements and the motet Komm, Jesu, komm. Also included are three organ chorales, recorded by Masaaki Suzuki especially for this release. The disc is being sold for the benefit of 'TOHOKU HELP', a local relief effort organized by the Sendai Christian Alliance.
Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV156
1
Sinfonia (24/44,1)
2'46
Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV156/2: aria & chorale
2
Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV156/2: aria & chorale (24/44,1)
6'14
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV106
3
Sonatina (16/44,1)
3'09
Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen, BWV127/3: aria
4
Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen, BWV127/3: aria (24/44,1)
7'57
Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV727: organ chorale
5
Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV727: organ chorale (16/44,1)
2'28
In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist, BWV106/3a: aria / Heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein, BWV106/3b: arioso & chorale
6
In deine Hände befehl ich meinen Geist, BWV106/3a: aria / Heute wirst du mit mir im Paradies sein, BWV106/3b: arioso & chorale (16/44,1)
5'54
Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major, BWV1068
7
Air (24/88,2)
4'40
Bete aber auch dabei, BWV115/4: aria
8
Bete aber auch dabei, BWV115/4: aria (24/44,1)
7'09
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV641: organ chorale
9
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV641: organ chorale (16/44,1)
2'24
Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV170/1: aria
10
Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV170/1: aria (24/44,1)
6'37
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV151/1, aria
11
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV151/1, aria (24/44,1)
8'30
Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV639: organ chorale
12
Ich ruf zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV639: organ chorale (16/44,1)
2'23
Wie zittern und wanken, BWV105/3: aria
13
Wie zittern und wanken, BWV105/3: aria (16/44,1)
6'06
Es ist vollbracht, BWV159/4: aria
14
Es ist vollbracht, BWV159/4: aria (24/44,1)
5'52
Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV229: motet
15
Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV229: motet (24/44,1)
8'15
