JEG Complete Bach Cantata set

[Diapason]

So Fergus et al, where should I start with this set? I've the house to myself this evening, so I might even get to listen to an entire CD! I'm not coming to the Cantatas as a complete noob of course, but if I were?

[Seán]

So Fergus et al, where should I start with this set? I've the house to myself this evening, so I might even get to listen to an entire CD! I'm not coming to the Cantatas as a complete noob of course, but if I were?

106 perhaps?

[Diapason]

Tragic!

[Jared]

according to dear Fergus' Bach calendar, Sunday will be the 20th after Trinity, which means BWV.49, 162 & 180.

[Diapason]

Not a bad idea!

[fergus]

Actually Simon I would suggest that you start with some of the celebratory Cantatas as they obviously are the ones that exude the joy. I know that you are a virtuous and upstanding member of society so you will know which Lithurgical events that I am referring but a very good place to start might be with the Cantatas for Christmas Day and for the Second Day of Christmas on Vol. 14. Enjoy!

[Seán]

So Fergus et al, where should I start with this set? I've the house to myself this evening, so I might even get to listen to an entire CD! I'm not coming to the Cantatas as a complete noob of course, but if I were?

106 perhaps?

I tried to update this several times earlier today and kept getting server errors, what I wanted to say was BWV 106 and BWV 62.

[Seán]

Tragic!

and beautiful.

[Diapason]

Fergus asked for pics on the Recent Purchases thread, so I attempted to take a few. My phone kept switching off every time I tried to use the flash, so the lighting is a bit weird for some of these!



The top of the box


Each CD gets the expected picture


Single CD sleeve


The booklet


Inside of the booklet. There are a few pictures too

[Jared]

^^ that is a really handsome set, Simon... a fabulous purchase!