Bruhns: Cantatas & Organ Works, Vol. 1

“… This disc is a good start of an important project. I am looking forward to the next volume…”

Recommended

“By any standards, an inspired and inspiring disc, and the perfect introduction to Nicolaus Bruhns.”

“… For this venture, Suzuki directs the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, rather than his usual Bach Collegium Japan. But his signature pristine quality is still evident in these performances. Articulation is neat and stylish (take the opening of the Paratum Cor Meum, for instance), while tempos bounce along effortlessly (Jauchzet Dem Herren Alle Welt is a good example). At times, Suzuki’s restraint seems to stifle the music’s dramatic instinct but this still remains a lovely showcase of Bruhns, who had a flair for vivid word setting. And we hear Suzuki as organist too, on a Yale University organ with meantone tuning, giving a wonderfully tangy flavour for the Praeludium in E minor and the chorale fantasia for organ solo, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland.” ***½

Classic Today Recommendation

Artistic Quality 10      Sound Quality 10     Overall Impression 10

“…Everything is right on this recording: a cleverly selected program by an outstanding baroque composer, stylistically confident interpreters who act with a lot of heart but also scientifically sound, and a recording technique that offers real all-round sound.”

Editor’s Choice – Vocal Section

“… With a total time of just over 86 minutes the physical disc is exceptionally well filled. Its bountifulness is matched by its high quality and excellent execution. Vol. 2 is eagerly awaited.”