Douglas J Fisher wrote:

>Hello Friends, I see that Berkshire Record Outlet is offering "Bach,
>The 200 Church Cantatas", for about $4 average a disc.  Is there enough
>difference between them that it would be worth having a complete set, or
>are there only certain ones which are essential? Recommendations and
>opinions are most appreciated.

Oh my!  What a loaded question.  As I am a singer who specializes in early
music, I can tell you that in all of the 20 plus cantatas that I have sung,
that there is wealth of magnificent music in every one!.  There's gold in
them thar hills, and I would heartily suggest that you mine it.  Who, by
the way, are the artists on theses cd's.  Harnoncourt et al are to be
avoided, Rilling is thrilling!  (sorry couldn't resist!)

Kevin Sutton