Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterful compositions with the album "Bach: Magnificat in E-Flat Major & Missa in F Major." Released on October 13, 2017, under the SDG label, this classical gem spans a captivating 73 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of sacred choral works that showcase Bach's unparalleled genius.
The album opens with the majestic "Missa in F Major, BWV 233," a six-movement choral piece that exemplifies Bach's intricate contrapuntal style and profound spiritual depth. Following this, the album presents "Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151," a cantata that blends devotional lyrics with Bach's signature harmonic sophistication.
The centerpiece of the album is the "Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a," a grand setting of the Magnificat text that features 15 movements of sublime beauty and technical brilliance. Each movement is a testament to Bach's ability to convey both the grandeur and intimacy of the sacred text.
Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience. Bach's compositions, performed with meticulous attention to detail, provide a window into the Baroque era's musical and spiritual landscape. Dive into the world of Bach and let his timeless music inspire and uplift you.
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Tracks
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: I. Kyrie eleisonJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: II. Gloria in excelsis DeoJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: III. Domine DeusJohann Sebastian Bach, Gianluca Buratto, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: IV. Qui tollis peccata mundiJohann Sebastian Bach, Hannah Morrison, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: V. Quoniam to solus sanctusJohann Sebastian Bach, Reginald L. Mobley, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Missa in F Major, BWV 233: VI. Cum Sancto SpirituJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151: I. Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmtJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hicks, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151: II. Erfreue dich, mein HerzJohann Sebastian Bach, Jake Muffett, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151: III. In Jesu Demut kann ich TrostJohann Sebastian Bach, Reginald L. Mobley, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151: IV. Du teurer GottessohnJohann Sebastian Bach, Hugo Hymas, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151: V. Heut schleußt er wieder auf die TürJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Magnificat anima mea DominumJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Et exultavitJohann Sebastian Bach, Eleanor Minney, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Vom Himmel hochJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Quia respexitJohann Sebastian Bach, Hannah Morrison, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Omnes generationesJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Quia fecit mihi magnaJohann Sebastian Bach, Gianluca Buratto, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Freut euch und jubiliertJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Et misericordiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Reginald L. Mobley, Hugo Hymas, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Fecit potentiamJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Gloria in excelsis DeoJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Deposuit potentesJohann Sebastian Bach, Hugo Hymas, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Esurientes implevit bonisJohann Sebastian Bach, Reginald L. Mobley, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Virga Jesse floruitJohann Sebastian Bach, Charlotte Ashley, Jake Muffett, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Suscepit IsraelJohann Sebastian Bach, Hannah Morrison, Eleanor Minney, Reginald L. Mobley, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Sicut locutus estJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Gloria PatriJohann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner