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Bach: Magnificat, BWV 243. CAT No. 3149025044372. 901326. Philippe Herreweghe.
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I've sampled many recordings of this work. However, this one stands up as the best I've heard. The soloists are amazing and the recording is paced perfectly with flawless instrumentation. If you need Bach's Magnificat - buy this version - you won't regret it.
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Lovely Rendition of Bach's Magnificat
8 Sep 2011
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If you are a fan of Bach's magnificent Magnificat, you really can't do wrong with this solid performance and recording by La Chapelle Royale & Collegium Vocale under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe, and produced by Harmonia Mundi France. Recorded in 2005, this performance captures both the grand and the sublime elements of the Magnificat. The performance by both the orchestra and the soloists is superb, and the audio recording itself is everything we would expect from today's Harmonia Mundi, with great dynamic range, excellent separation and sound range, and virtual no noise.
The performance here can be easily contrasted with the more famous Bach: Magnificat, BWV. 243; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen. Gardiner's version, recorded as part of his massive and critically acclaimed 1980's Bach choral cycle (see some additional recordings from this set listed below) is more "massed" in its sound, meaning both orchestra and choir are presented as more powerful and dense sources of sound, making his Bach pieces "forces to contend with." They are wonderful and enjoyable performances that have since set the bar for all other performances. But here, Herreweghe provides us a slightly more intimate version of the Magnificat, with sound that is slightly more thin and with a soundstage field that would be one more like one would hear sitting, say, in the nave of St. Germain des Pres in Paris (quite similar, in fact). This makes the work slightly more personal in nature. The Herreweghe version here has soloists that are every bit the match of the Gardner work (Agnes Mellon, Barbara Schlick, Howard Crook), but stand "closer" to us. It's a wonderful experience that is not to be missed.
An added bonus is the inclusion here of Bach's Cantata #80 ("Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott"), performed by the same orchestra under Herrewegthe, a wonderful entrance piece into Bach's other cantatas for those who have not yet delved into this large corpus of work. The piece contains some real jewels, particularly section 2 ("Alles, Was Von Gott Geboren"). Although this disc is named "Magnificat" and this will certainly be the draw of the recording, this additional piece should not be considered an "add on." It's wonderful all on its own.
This is an easy five star recommendation for anyone interested in Bach's choral works. While you are at it, get a copy of Gardiner's version so you can compare and contrast!
Gardiner Recordings:
-- Bach: Magnificat, BWV. 243; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
-- Bach: Mass in B minor
-- Bach: St. Matthew Passion
-- Bach: Sacred Masterpieces/Cantatas
The performance here can be easily contrasted with the more famous Bach: Magnificat, BWV. 243; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen. Gardiner's version, recorded as part of his massive and critically acclaimed 1980's Bach choral cycle (see some additional recordings from this set listed below) is more "massed" in its sound, meaning both orchestra and choir are presented as more powerful and dense sources of sound, making his Bach pieces "forces to contend with." They are wonderful and enjoyable performances that have since set the bar for all other performances. But here, Herreweghe provides us a slightly more intimate version of the Magnificat, with sound that is slightly more thin and with a soundstage field that would be one more like one would hear sitting, say, in the nave of St. Germain des Pres in Paris (quite similar, in fact). This makes the work slightly more personal in nature. The Herreweghe version here has soloists that are every bit the match of the Gardner work (Agnes Mellon, Barbara Schlick, Howard Crook), but stand "closer" to us. It's a wonderful experience that is not to be missed.
An added bonus is the inclusion here of Bach's Cantata #80 ("Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott"), performed by the same orchestra under Herrewegthe, a wonderful entrance piece into Bach's other cantatas for those who have not yet delved into this large corpus of work. The piece contains some real jewels, particularly section 2 ("Alles, Was Von Gott Geboren"). Although this disc is named "Magnificat" and this will certainly be the draw of the recording, this additional piece should not be considered an "add on." It's wonderful all on its own.
This is an easy five star recommendation for anyone interested in Bach's choral works. While you are at it, get a copy of Gardiner's version so you can compare and contrast!
Gardiner Recordings:
-- Bach: Magnificat, BWV. 243; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
-- Bach: Mass in B minor
-- Bach: St. Matthew Passion
-- Bach: Sacred Masterpieces/Cantatas
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