Four sublime cantatas intended for the Sunday before Lent begins in February, an important part of the Easter calendar. Herreweghe's definitive recordings of Bach cantatas and Passions are renowned for their finely-crafted sound and superb soloists, including Andreas Scholl. Bass soloist Peter Kooy has been lauded for his regular appearances in Bach Collegium Japan's acclaimed cantata series. 'The solo quartet.is excellent; and the choir and orchestra are alert and disciplined, so that.they are able to give a thrillingly precise performance' -Early Music