Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722) - Musicalische Vorstellung einiger Biblischer Historien (1995)
Cover Front Album
Composer Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722)
Length 72:08
Format CD
Genre Instrumental; Misc. Keyboard
Index 279
Out of Print Yes
Musicians
Soloist Butt
Credits
Producer Paul Witt
Label Harmonia Mundi France
Track List
01 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The boasting of Goliath 01:34
02 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The trembling of the Israelits at the appearance of the Giant, and their prayer to God 05:12
03 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The courage of David, and his keen desire to repel the pride of his terrifying enemy... 01:02
04 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The combat between the two and thier struggle 01:11
05 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The flight of the Philistines, who are pursued and slain by the Israelites 00:46
06 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The joy of the Israelites at their Victory 01:15
07 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The Musical Concert of the Women in honor of David 01:22
08 Sonata No. 1: The Battle Between David and Goliath: The general Rejoicing, and the dances of joy of the People 02:01
09 Sonata No. 2: The Melancholy of Saul assauged by means of music: The sadness and the rage of the King 03:04
10 Sonata No. 2: The Melancholy of Saul assauged by means of music: [No title] 02:52
11 Sonata No. 2: The Melancholy of Saul assauged by means of music: The restorative Sing of David's harp 03:28
12 Sonata No. 2: The Melancholy of Saul assauged by means of music: The calm and contented soul of Saul 01:50
13 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The joy of the family of Laban at the arrival of their kinsman Jacob 03:52
14 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The servitude of Jacob is indeed laborious, but it is lightened by his love for Rachel, with the diversion of the lovers mixed in 03:31
15 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The bridal song sung by the Companions of Rachel 01:23
16 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The rejoicing for the wedding, and the Congatulations 01:20
17 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The deception of Laban 02:34
18 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: [No title] 01:38
19 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The bridegroom loving and content...the displeasure of Jacob at being deceived 02:40
20 Sonata No. 3: The Wedding of Jacob: The rejoicing for the wedding is repeated 01:26
21 Sonata No. 4: Hezekiah dying and restored to health: Hezekiah's lament for the death foretold to him and his fervent prayers 03:35
22 Sonata No. 4: Hezekiah dying and restored to health: His confidence in God 01:34
23 Sonata No. 4: Hezekiah dying and restored to health: The joy of the convalescent King; he remembers the ills that are past; he forgets them 02:10
24 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: Gideon's doubt concerning the Victory promised him by God... 02:30
25 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: His fear, seeing a great army of enemies come upon him 00:38
26 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: He takes heart again, hearing what they had dreamed of him being expounded to his enemies 01:04
27 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: Gideon encourages his soldiers 01:04
28 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: The sound of trumpets, or trombones, and the breaking of the pitchers, and the cries of the fighters 00:50
29 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: The flight of their enemies, pursued by the Israelites 00:21
30 Sonata No. 5: Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel: Their joy in the notable Victory 01:25
31 Sonata No. 6: The tomb of Jacob: The sorrow of the sons of JAcob at the bed of their dying Father... 04:18
32 Sonata No. 6: The tomb of Jacob: They consider the Consequences of this death 01:35
33 Sonata No. 6: The tomb of Jacob: The Journey from Egypt to the Land of Canaan 02:13
34 Sonata No. 6: The tomb of Jacob: The burial of Israel, and the sorrowful lament of those present 03:00
35 Sonata No. 6: The tomb of Jacob: The souls of the survivors are consoled 01:50
Personal
Purchase Date 8/6/1998
Value $18.50
Store BMG
Condition 100%
Nationality German
Period Baroque
Details
Studio Skywalker Sound, Nicasio, California
Catalog Number 907133
Live No
Recording Date 9/22/1994
Spars DDD
Reissue No
Sound Stereo
Notes
John Butt: Harpsichord, Organ, Clavichord

Published: 1700

Essay: John Butt

Text prepared from existing sources by John Butt