13. "O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht BWV 118 (Motette)"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
Pygmalion
Description:
? 2009 Alpha ? 2010 Alpha / Made in Germany / Notes en Français / English commentary / Total time 61'00.
Recorded from 25 until 29 October 2009 at the church Notre-Dame du Liban, Paris V.
Cover painting by Pieter Bruegel (1525-1569) - 'Le Sermon de saint Jean-Baptiste', 1566; Budapest, Musée des Beaux-Arts.
The 44-page glossy booklet has beside French & English notes, also a track, source and credits-list as well as photos.
It contains also the sung-texts in original Latin with translations into French and English.
Booklet and CD are stored in a 6-panel foldout fully laminated digipak?.
The CD "Missae Breves BWV 233 & BWV 236" presents two of Johann Sebastian Bach's lesser-known but deeply expressive short masses, performed by the acclaimed ensemble Pygmalion under the direction of Raphaël Pichon. This recording captures the spiritual intensity and intricate counterpoint characteristic of Bach?s sacred music, offering listeners a fresh perspective on these compact masterpieces. Pygmalion is renowned for its historically informed performances and has received international praise for its interpretations of Baroque repertoire. The ensemble has won several prestigious awards, including Diapason d?Or and Gramophone Editor?s Choice, establishing itself as one of Europe?s leading period-instrument groups. Released by Alpha Classics, a label celebrated for its commitment to artistic excellence and innovative programming in classical music recordings, this album stands out both musically and technically.