This recording project is dedicated to two composers who played a crucial role in shaping Central German music in the 18th century: Johann Ernst Bach and Georg Anton Benda. Capella Jenensis and Ælbgut present their works side by side for the first time, exploring their stylistic characteristics and their influence on musical developments in Thuringia. Alongside Bach’s cantata Mein Odem ist schwach, once attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, the album features rarely performed symphonies and vocal compositions. With newly prepared editions, this music is now brought back to life—a significant contribution to rediscovering a nearly forgotten musical heritage.
Georg Anton Benda (1722-1795)
1-7 “Sein Auge hat Dich nun gesehen“ – Cantata
Johann Ernst Bach(1722-1777)
8-10 Symphony in B-flat major
11-16 “Mein Odem ist schwach“ – Cantata
Georg Anton Benda (1722-1795)
17-19 Symphony No.1 in F minor
Johann Ernst Bach(1722-1777)
20-27 “Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn“ – Magnificat
Capella Jenensis
Ælbgut
Isabel Schicketanz, soprano
Stefan Kunath, altus
Mirko Ludwig, tenor
Martin Schicketanz, bass
