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Magnificat Es-Dur BWV 243a 01. "Magnificat anima mea" 02. "Et exsultavit spiritus meus" 03. "Vom Himmel hoch" 04. "Quia respexit" 05. "Omnes generationes" 06. "Quia fecit mihi magna" 07. "Freut euch und jubiliert" 08. "Et misericordia" 09. "Fecit potentiam" 10. "Gloria in excelsis Deo" 11. "Deposuit potentes" 12. "Esurientes implevit bonis" 13. "Virga Jesse" 14. "Suscepit Israel" 15. "Sicut locutus est" 16. "Gloria Patri" Utrechter Te Deum HWV 278 17. "We praise thee, O God (Adagio)" 18. "To thee all angels cry aloud (Largo e staccato)" 19. "To thee cherubin and seraphin (Andante)" 20. "The glorious company of the apostles (Andante - Adagio - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro)" 21. "When thou took'st upon thee to deliver man (Adagio - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro)" 22. "We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge (Largo)" 23. "Day by day we magnify thee (Allegro)" 24. "And we worship thy name" 25. "Vouchsafe, O Lord (Adagio)" 26. "O Lord, in thee have I trusted (Allegro)"
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| Description: | Ob zur Feier des Friedens von Utrecht in London (Te Deum von Händel) oder der Geburt Christi in Leipzig (Magnificat von Bach, hier in der Originalversion): Händel und Bach setzten auf vokale und orchestrale Pracht. Zusammen mit einem gro�artigen Solistenquintett präsentiert der RIAS Kammerchor diese ma�gebenden Werke in einer glanzvollen Lesart.
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Recording : January 2024, Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin (Germany)
Total Time: 56'33
A coproduction with Deutschlandfunk Kultur and RCO
Digipak? includes 33 page booklet with notes and sung text in French, English and German
Printed in the NetherlandsThe CD "Weihnachts-Magnificat BWV 243.1 (243a)/Utrecht Te" presents a remarkable interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's early version of the Magnificat, performed by the renowned RIAS Kammerchor Berlin and Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin under the prestigious Harmonia Mundi label. This recording captures the festive spirit and intricate beauty of Bach?s Christmas masterpiece, offering listeners an authentic Baroque experience with period instruments and historically informed performance practice. The RIAS Kammerchor Berlin is celebrated for its precision, expressive depth, and versatility across choral repertoire, while Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin stands as one of Europe?s leading ensembles in historical performance. Both have received numerous international awards including ECHO Klassik and Gramophone Awards. Harmonia Mundi is recognized worldwide for its dedication to high-quality classical recordings since 1958, supporting outstanding artists in bringing timeless music to new audiences. |
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