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As Hanssler's monumental Bach Edition rolls on we continue to be amazed and stupefied by the diverse beauty of this unique composer's music. This well filled collection of chorales contains some lovely music and the short nature of each piece surely makes them easier on the ear, such is the sublimity of the countless melodies on offer. As the notes tell us, these chorales have been garnered from many different sources including the splendid organ settings, choral works and passions. Heard on their own in these weighty choral arrangements, the firmness and security of the tunes are splendidly re-created, almost in an authorative manner. It would be difficult for the listener not to be charmed by any one of the tracks such is their continuous proffering of heartfelt praise to God. You may not always agree with the old fashioned style in evidence here but on the whole the project is indeed an admirable one. Helmuth Rilling's eagle eye is definitely at work here as he coaxes all performers and ensembles to perform with customary gusto. The subjects of Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Trinity provide us with an amply wide range of topical material and all texts are translated in English thus aiding the non-German speaker inestimably. I would even recommend this disc out of context of Hanssler's edition as its appeal definitely transcends the strict boundaries of that awesome collection.

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Gerald Fenech

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