Bach: Magnificat; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen

Bach: Magnificat; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen

The flashy, kaleidoscopic Magnificat remains one of Bach's most popular works, and this is one of its best recordings. John Eliot Gardiner directs a performance full of energy: his crackerjack choir and orchestra sail through the trickiest passages at high speed without sounding at all rushed or uncomfortable. The soloists are fine, with especially lovely singing from Nancy Argenta, Patrizia Kwella, and Charles Brett in the trio "Suscepit Israel." Also on this disc is the finest available version of the Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen Cantata. Emma Kirkby sings with all the purity of one of Bach's boys and all the assurance of an expert adult. She and trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins hurtle fearlessly through this famously difficult piece, high notes and long, fast runs holding no terrors for them. --Matthew Westphal
Country USA
Manufacturer Philips
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1671538
Model 1989684
ReleaseDate 1985-04-22
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028941145826
EANs 0028941145826

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