Don Satz writes quite eloquently:

> I don't have any problem with it, and I find Rifkin's Bach recordings
> on Decca among the best. I realize that one voice per part has the
> potential to sound rather anemic/inadequate. But it also has the potential
> to increase expressiveness and intimacy. The main thing is that Rifkin's
> a wonderful representative for Bach's music regardless of how many voices
> are in the mix.

I agree with you Don.  Here I am with my tail between my legs.  I
got the six cantata set and I *love* it.  Cantata 140 seems a little
inadequate to use your term and 51 seems to need a richer soprano voice
but 147,80,8, and 78 are all supreme IMO.  This proves how prejudice can
cut one off from some great things or experiences.  The truth is I've
also heard other one voice to a part recordings that I've liked. 
I still prefer Herreweghe's Bach but whose counting?

Peter Herwitz

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