Discover an exceptional 22-CD box set in which John Eliot Gardiner, together with the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists, performs J. S. Bach’s sacred works and cantatas. The first ten discs present essential chorale masterworks, while the remaining twelve feature 37 cantatas, odes, and motets spanning the liturgical year. This Deutsche Grammophon edition from 1980–2000 offers top-tier sound and historically informed performance with a star-studded lineup of soloists.
This limited box set represents one of the most comprehensive and respected overviews of the sacred oeuvre of Johann Sebastian Bach. Under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner, precise musicianship, stylistic purity, and profound emotional depth come together. The collection includes monumental chorale compositions and a representative selection of 37 cantatas, odes, and motets that cover the entire church year and festive occasions.
The recordings, made between 1980–2000 for the Deutsche Grammophon label, feature leading soloists including Nancy Argenta, Barbara Bonney, Magdalena Kožená, and Anne Sofie von Otter. You’ll get reference performances of key works such as the Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248), the St Matthew Passion, the St John Passion, and the Mass in B minor.
Why choose this box set:
- A comprehensive overview of Bach’s essential sacred works within a unified interpretive concept.
- Historically informed performance with period instruments and world-class ensembles.
- Excellent sound and editorial care from Deutsche Grammophon.
- Distinguished soloists of international stature.
Specifications
- Format
- 22 CDs
- Conductor
- John Eliot Gardiner
- Ensembles
- Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
- Contents
- Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248), St Matthew Passion, St John Passion, Mass in B minor, 37 cantatas, odes, and motets
- Recording years
- 1980–2000
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- EAN
- 4012390473742
- Libretto language
- German (sung); notes according to edition
- Genre
- Classical music – sacred, cantatas and oratorios
