Conducted by Steven Grahl, with Henrik Persson (cello), Dónal McCann (organ), Anhad Arora (harpsichord), and OBS Scholars.

J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites BWV 1007–1012 are now among his best-known works, but they were largely forgotten until the early 20th century. Most likely written during his time in Köthen, each suite is based on Baroque dance forms and combines clarity, control, and expressive detail.

M. Praetorius In dulci jubilo
Scheidt Puer natus in Bethlehem
J.S. Bach Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich (BWV 605)
Lassus Resonent in laudibus
Schütz Das Wort ward Fleisch (SWV 385)
J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude (BWV 610)
Hassler Angelus ad pastores ait a 9
Lassus Omnes de Saba venient
J.S. Bach Suite No. 3 in C major (BWV 1009)
Eccard Maria wallt zum Heiligtum
Buxtehude Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin
Schütz Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener (SWV 432)
H. Praetorius Magnificat quinti toni – Joseph, lieber Joseph mein – In dulci jubilo