CHRISTOPH GRAUPNER (1683-1760): Easter Cantatas - Die Frucht des Gerechten, GWV 1126/33, Eröffnet euch ihr Augenquellen, 1127/25, Der Sieg ist da, 1128/43, Ihr werdet traurig sein, 1129/19 (First Recordings).

Description: Even more evidence why Bach was second choice after Graupner for the job of Thomaskantor in Leipzig - four more of the more than 1400 cantatas Graupner produced during his lifelong position in Darmstadt. No info on texts/translations. Sebastian Hübner (tenor), Johannes Hill (bass), Jan Jerlitschka (alto), Capella Vocalis Boys’ Chori, Pulchra Musica Baroque Orchestra; Christian Bonath.