Bach Collegium of Japan in Perth

By David Smythe, 04 March 2012

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Reviewed at Perth Concert Hall, Perth on 2 March 2012

Telemann, Overture, suite in A minor for recorder / flute, strings and continuo, TWV 55:a2

Handel, Organ Concerto in F major, Op.4 no.4, HWV 292

Bach, Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV1043

Bach, Ich bin vergnuegt mit meinem Gluecke - Cantata, BWV84

Masaaki Suzuki, Conductor

Andreas Böhlen, Recorder

Masato Suzuki, Organ

San'nomiya Masamitsu, Oboe

Ryo Terakado, Violin

Yukie Yamaguchi, Violin

Joanne Lunn, Soprano

Masaaki Suzuki and the NZSO take on classical music’s legends

Simon Holden, 10th May

In invigorating performances of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven in Auckland, Suzuki's interpretative approach evokes the sensibilities of historically informed performance.

*****

Promenading on Golgotha: BCJ perform the St John Passion

Roy Westbrook, 19th August

In its 300th anniversary year, Bach's St John Passion returns to the BBC Proms, with Masaaki Suzuki leading the Bach Collegium Japan.

***11

A peerless St John Passion in Tokyo

Nahoko Gotoh, 4th February

In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Bach's St John Passion, Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan gives a compelling performance of the lesser-known 1725 version of work.

*****

Glad tidings: Bach's Christmas Oratorio from the OAE

Roy Westbrook, 3rd December

Masaaki Suzuki leads the Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment through Bach's Christmas Oratorio across two evenings at the Southbank Centre.

*****

Joyous Bach from Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan in Tokyo

Nahoko Gotoh, 7th August

For a year and a half since their European tour was cut short due to the outbreak of the pandemic, Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan have been grounded in Japan, performing domestically despite restrictions.

*****

Spiritually uplifting Bach from the Bach Collegium Japan

Andrew Larkin, 9th March

Three beautiful cantatas from Bach and his Mass in F major made for a rewarding concert with the Bach Collegium Japan. Suzuki directs a thoughtful and heartfelt rendition and is joined by a quartet of excellent soloists.

****1

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.