Both the performance and audio quality were exceptional to my humble ears. I found the playing to be precise and exact, yet not analytical, while beautifully retaining the emotional impact of the composer's intent. Other performances of this work are usually performed at a faster tempo (Jordi ... more
Already an excellent performance in any format, these Bach cantatas as super audio enter yet a higher level of emotion and depth lacking in the redbook (CD) layer. Dorothee Mields' vocal purity and innocence seem to perfectly fulfill Bach's intent in the deeply religious context of this work. ... more