Cantus Cölln: Bach Motets at Pierre Boulez Saal

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Experience classical music like never before in this astonishing performance of masterworks by Bach at Berlin's remarkable Pierre Boulez Saal.

Johann Sebastian Bach's motets, written for private guests rather than for church services, are highly individual and varied works, which allow one to experience the full range of Baroque choral music — from contrapuntal voice networks to choral singing — in a very small space. In recording the six motets, Cantus Cölln and its music director Konrad Junghännel have set a standard that has rarely been reached for over 20 years. Today, the singers, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble, present the complete cycle of works in the Pierre Boulez Hall.

Pierre Boulez Saal

The Pierre Boulez Hall is the hall of the Barenboim‐Said Academy. Designed by Frank O. Geary, the hall opened in March 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The hall was named in tribute to French conductor and composer Pierre Boulez, a name suggested by the Argentinian‐Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. Despite being essentially a chamber venue, the structure has a cuboid shape that can accommodate medium‐sized orchestras, and up to 682 visitors. Architect and musicians alike seek to offer a 360 degree perspective on music, combining styles, cultures and viewpoints in the space.