The Wedding Cantata, BWV216, was composed by Bach in 1728. Not the original but the copied version found by Rifkin has been has been authenticated by a team of experts. "The eight rediscovered pages consist almost uniquely of vocal pieces in German for soprano and alto, with the seven movements lasting for a total of between 20 and 25 minutes."
And more Bach
There is a superb recording of Bach's BWV82 (Ich habe geung) by the great American mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson who has been compared to the late Maria Callas. The CD also includes BWV199 (Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut).
Label:Nonesuch
The Orchestra of Emmanuel Music, conducted by Craig Smith
Blues on Bach, The MJQ
John Lewis, Piano & Harpsichord
Milt Jackson. Vibraharp
Percy Heath, Bass
Connie Kay, Drums & Percussion
In one of their rare forays into classical music the MJQ adapted Bach's music and produced a gem. Originally recorded in 1974, the album was reporduced in CD format by Atlantic Records in 1990.
Great artists, all of them. I remember an evening when I had the pleasure of watching and listening to Milt (Bags) Jackson in a small jazz club. A friend and I drove up to the now defunct Keystone Corner in San Francisco. A handsome man with acquiline face, in Milt Jackson's hands the mallets seemed to move almost effortlessly over the keys. Austere in style, he was not a showman; he didn't need to be.It was during the period when the group (formed in 1952) had disbanded. They came together a few years later but the magic was gone. He played "I'll Remember April" and "Delauney's Dilemma", among others.
If I am not mistaken, Percy Heath (born 1923) is the only surviving member of MJQ.
Jacques Loussier Trio
Telarc CD:The Best of Play Bach
Jacques Loussier,Piano
Vincent Charbonnier, Bass
Andre Arpino, Drums
The first day of April. Stay away from cruel jokes.