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Yoshikazu Mera - Baroque Arias
Review by prince bansode
Baroque Arias by Yoshikazu Mera is a stunning album that showcases the singer's exceptional vocal range and versatility. The album features a collection of arias from the Baroque era, including works by Handel, Bach, and Vivaldi. Mera's performances are breathtaking, as he effortlessly navigates the complex melodies and intricate vocal runs that are characteristic of Baroque music.
One of the standout tracks on the album is Handel's "Lascia ch'io pianga," which Mera delivers with a delicate and emotional touch. His interpretation of the aria is both powerful and nuanced, capturing the heart-wrenching beauty of the music. Another highlight is Vivaldi's "Gelido in ogni vena," which Mera sings with a fiery intensity that perfectly captures the passion and drama of the piece.
Throughout the album, Mera is accompanied by the Tokyo Bach-Mozart Choir and Orchestra, who provide a rich and vibrant backdrop for his vocals. The ensemble's performance is flawless, adding depth and texture to the already rich and complex music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Cantata No. 12 "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen", BWV 12 (BC A68)~Aria, Kreuz und Krone... | 06:08 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Air and Chorus, O Thou that tellest... | 05:41 | |
| 5. Duet-Aria: In Meinem Gott | 3:49 | |
| Recitative: Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Open´d | 0:31 | |
| Air And Chorus: O Thou That Tellest ... | 5:36 | |
| 28. Auf Dem Gebirge Hat Man Ein Geschrei Gehört | 5:13 | |
| Aria: In Deine Hände Befehl Ich Meinen Geist... | 2:20 | |
| From Cantata No.161, Komm, Du Süsse Todesstunde | (2:27) | |
| Secunda Pars | 2:50 | |
| Recitative: O Selger Tag! O Ungemeines Heute... | 3:02 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~He Shall Feed His Flock, Duet | 04:54 | |
| Auf dem Gebirge, motet for 2 altos, 5 instruments | 05:44 | |
| From Cantata No.172, Erschallet, Ihr Lieder | (3:42) | |
| 4. Aria: Kreuz Und Krone | 6:01 | |
| Chorus: But Thanks Be To God | 2:09 | |
| Aria: Sicut Modo Geniti Infantes Rationabiles...(from Ad Pectus) | 2:06 | |
| 05:29 | ||
| From Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten | (14:43) | |
| Aria (Duet): Komm, Lass Mich Nicht Länger Warten... | 3:42 | |
| From Cantata No. 161, 'Komm, Du Süße Todesstunde', BWV 161 | ||
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~If God Be For Us, Air | 06:48 | |
| Recitative: Then Shall Be Brought To Pass | 0:17 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Air, Thou art gone up on high... | 02:59 | |
| Air: He Was Despised ... | 11:04 | |
| From Messiah: Part The Third | (8:38) | |
| From Cantata No.106, Gottes Zeit Ist Die Allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus) | (2:20) | |
| 1. Aria (With Chorale): Komm, Du Süße Todesstunde ... | 5:23 | |
| Jesu Dulcis Memoria | 03:13 | |
| From Cantata No. 162, 'Ach, Ich Sehe, Itzt, Da Ich Zur Hochzeit Gehe', BWV 162 | ||
| Aria: Salve, Salus Mea, Deus...(from Ad Pectus) | 1:25 | |
| Aria: Quid Sum Tibi Responsurus ...(from Ad Genua) | 1:13 | |
| Aria: Durch Mächtige Kraft... | 1:16 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Open'd, Recitative | 00:35 | |
| 4. Recitative: Mein Jesu, Laß Mich Nicht | 1:42 | |
| Membra Jesu Nostri, cantata in 7 sections for SSATB voices, 2 violins, 5 violas da gamba, violone | 02:07 | |
| Zwingt die Saiten in Cithara (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten) | 08:22 | |
| 03:05 | ||
| Recitative: Der Schluss Ist Schon Gemacht... | 2:27 | |
| 01:43 | ||
| 5. Aria: Christi Glieder, Ach Bedenket ... | 3:45 | |
| Cantata No. 54, 'Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde', BWV 54 | (10:31) | |
| Cantata No. 132, "Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn," BWV 132 (BC A6)~Recitative, Ich will, mein Gott... | 02:03 | |
| Aria: Salve, Caput Cruentatum...(from Ad Faciem) | 1:13 | |
| From Cantata, No.71, Gott Ist Mein König | (1:16) | |
| 2. Recitative: Die Art Verruchter Sünden ... | 1:23 | |
| Magnificat à 7 | 8:09 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Air, He was despised... | 11:11 | |
| From Neu-geplanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten Jesu Dulcis Memoria | ||
| From Cantata No.155, Mein Gott, Wie Lang, Ach Lange | (5:06) | |
| 1. Aria: Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde ... | 6:04 | |
| From Membra Jesu Nostri | (7:15) | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~But Thanks be to God, Chorus | 04:39 | |
| No. 24. Was Mein Gott Will, Das G´scheh Allzeit | 4:40 | |
| From Cantata No. 12, 'Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen', BWV 12 | ||
| 01:23 | ||
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Then Shall Be Brought to Pass, Recitative | 01:43 | |
| 4. Recitative: Ich Will, Mein Gott ... | 2:03 | |
| Duet: He Shall Feed His Flock | 4:49 | |
| Aria (Duet): Du Musst Glauben, Du Musst Hoffen... | 5:06 | |
| From Cantata No. 132, 'Bereitet Die Wege, Bereitet Die Bahn', BWV 132 | ||
| Duet: O Death, Where Is Thy Sting | 1:45 | |
| Aria: Leget Euch Dem Heiland Unter... | 8:53 | |
| 3. Recitative: Wir Müssen Durch Viel Trübsal | 0:46 | |
| Air: Thou Art Gone Up On High ... | 2:53 | |
| Cantata No. 162, "Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe," BWV 162 (BC A90)~Duet-Aria, In meinem Gott... | 03:52 | |
| Aria (Duet): Ruft Und Fleht Den Himmel An... | 3:51 | |
| From Cantata No.182, Himmelskönig, Sei Willkommen | (8:53) | |
| Aria: Dum Me Mori Est Necesse...(from Ad Faciem) | 1:18 | |
| Zweigt Die Saiten In Cithara | 6:34 | |
| 00:48 | ||
| Recitative: Behold, A Virgin ... | 0:30 | |
| From Messiah: Part the First | (5:20) | |
| Magnificat à 7 (from Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten) | 01:18 | |
| From Geistlisches Chormusik, SWV 369-397 (Op.11) | (4:40) | |
| Cantata No. 132, "Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn," BWV 132 (BC A6)~Aria, Christi Glieder, ach bedenket... | 03:50 | |
| From Cantata No.63, Christen, ätzet Diesen Tag | (6:53) | |
| From Geistlische Chormusik, SWV 369-397 (Op. 11) | ||
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Recitative, Behold, a virgin... | 00:30 | |
| 06:05 | ||
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~Air, But who may abide... | 04:26 | |
| Air: But Who May Abide ... | 4:20 | |
| From Messiah | ||
| 3. Aria: Wer Sünde Tut ... | 3:03 | |
| Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56~O Death, Where is Thy Sting, Duet | 02:10 | |
| Air: If God Be For Us | 4:27 | |
| Prima Pars | 3:12 |
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Catalog Numbers
- BIS-CD-919, CD-919
- BIS-CD-1029, CD-1029
Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Grammofon AB BIS |
| Copyright (c) | Grammofon AB BIS |
| Manufactured By | DADC Austria |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Countertenor Vocals | Yoshikazu Mera |
| Directed By | Masaaki Suzuki |
| Orchestra | Bach Collegium Japan |
| Photography By | Per Ströhm |
| Producer | Hans Kipfer, Jens Braun, Marion Schwebel, Robert Von Bahr |
| Conductor | Masaaki Suzuki |
Notes
- Recorded April 1996 (tracks 1 to 3, 12 to 15), 1997 (tracks 4, 5), Dec 1996 (tracks 6 to 10), June-July 1996 (track 11) and Feb-March 1997 (track 18), at the Kobe Shoin Women's University, Japan, and Sep 1996 (tracks 16-17) at the Oude Katholieke Kerk, The Hague, The Netherlands.
- 24-page booklet with unsigned notes in English, German, and French, and lyrics (with English translation).
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7318590009192
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Barcode: 7 318590 010297
- Rights Society: n©b
About Yoshikazu Mera
Japanese classical countertenor. Born in Miyazaki on May 21, 1971.
Real Name
- ɯྎ
Name Vars
- ɯྎ
