An Introduction to Barnaby Smith's 'BACH' | VOCES8 Records

Barnaby Smith's releases his second studio album on 24 February 2023. The album, 'BACH', reflects the annual cycle of the church year. Featuring two iconic solo cantatas, Ich habe genug, BWV 82 and Vergnügte Ruh, BWV 170, the recital is interwoven with arias from Bach’s great oratorios.
The album also sees the return of the Illyria Consort and features a duet with fellow ‪@VOCES8‬ alto, Katie Jeffries-Harris.
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'BACH' will be released on VOCES8 Records on 24 February and is available to pre-order NOW!

[@OnDasherOnDancer]

Barney, you have such a wonderful voice! I love hearing it solo and also in VOCES8! All of you; instrumentalists, vocalists and AV crew work together to shine joy and light into the world!

[@KaRaKa1s]

Очень красиво ❤

[@krisjustin3884]

Beautiful performances, though I’m not sure why there are keyboards in the ensemble when one can’t hear them! Maybe just keep the strings and woodwind?

[@herrickinman9303]

Get a clue. The keyboard is part of the _basso continuo._ The left hand doubles the bass line, the right hand improvises a chordal accompaniment. You probably don't even know what _basso continuo_ means.

[@moni-ja]

What sound do you expect coming from the keyboards? I can clearly hear the organ.

[@krisjustin3884]

@@moni-ja Well your ears are better than mine!

[@krisjustin3884]

@@herrickinman9303 I do and want to hear it! Don’t get so defensive!