Ton Koopman & Klaus Mertens: Bach - Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82 (2000)

From the Gohlis Palace, Leipzig, 2000 Ton Koopman plays Bach on the historic Silbermann Organ, built in 1714 and restored in 1982/1983 Ton Koopman - harpsichord and organ Klaus Mertens - baritone Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82 0:05 No. 2 Recitativo: “Ich habe genug!” 1:15 No. 3 Aria: “Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen» Dutch organist and harpsichordist Ton Koopman is one of the most distinguished Bach interpreters of our time. He interprets Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest organ works, including the popular Toccata in D minor and the Fugue in G minor. He plays on the world-famous Silbermann Organ in Freiberg (Saxony). The organ was completed in 1714 and thoroughly restored in 1982/1983 and it closely retains its original condition. Bach adored his contemporary Gottfried Silbermann’s organs for their exquisite sound and the recording allows the listener to enjoy this sound to the full while offering a closer look at this marvelously crafted instrument. Ton Koopman plays favorite harpsichord pieces and accompanies the eminent Bach Singer Klaus Mertens in popular arias.