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J.S. Bach: Magnificat & Christmas Cantata (Digital Deluxe Version)
J.S. Bach: Magnificat & Christmas Cantata (Digital Deluxe Version)
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- Organ Prelude: Vom Himmel kam, BWV 607Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Organ Prelude: Vom Himmel kam, BWV 607
01:10$0.00 - Hodie Christus natus est a 8, Ch. C8Composer(s) Giovanni GabrieliArtist(s) John Butt
Hodie Christus natus est a 8, Ch. C8
02:51$2.30 - Das Orgel-Büchlein: No. 2, Gott, durch deine Güte, BWV 600Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Das Orgel-Büchlein: No. 2, Gott, durch deine Güte, BWV 600
00:59$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: I. Christen, atzet diesen TagComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: I. Christen, atzet diesen Tag
05:21$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: II. O selger Tag!Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: II. O selger Tag!
02:57$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: III. Gott, du hast es wohl gefugetComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: III. Gott, du hast es wohl gefuget
07:26$3.40 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: IV. So kehret sich nun heutComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: IV. So kehret sich nun heut
00:49$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: V. Ruft und fleht den Himmel anComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: V. Ruft und fleht den Himmel an
03:43$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VI. Verdoppelt euch demnachComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VI. Verdoppelt euch demnach
01:02$2.30 - Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VII. Hochster, schau in Gnaden anComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Christen, atzet diesen Tag, BWV 63: VII. Hochster, schau in Gnaden an
06:54$2.30 - Das Orgel-Buchlein: No. 8, Vom Himmel hoch, BWV 606Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Das Orgel-Buchlein: No. 8, Vom Himmel hoch, BWV 606
00:42$2.30 - Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch: Vom Himmel hochComposer(s) Martin LutherArtist(s) John Butt
Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch: Vom Himmel hoch
02:56$2.30 - Organ Prelude: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Organ Prelude: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605
01:41$0.00 - Congregational Pulpit Hymn: Ein Kindelein so loebelichComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Congregational Pulpit Hymn: Ein Kindelein so loebelich
02:45$0.00 - Fuga sopra il Magnificat, BWV 733 (Meine Seele erhebet den Herren)Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Fuga sopra il Magnificat, BWV 733 (Meine Seele erhebet den Herren)
03:42$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: I. MagnificatComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: I. Magnificat
02:55$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IIa. Et exsultavitComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IIa. Et exsultavit
02:24$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IIb. Vom Himmel hochComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IIb. Vom Himmel hoch
01:30$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: III. Quia respexitComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: III. Quia respexit
02:35$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IV. Omnes generationesComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IV. Omnes generationes
01:21$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Va. Quia fecitComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Va. Quia fecit
01:43$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Vb. Freut euch und jubiliertComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: Vb. Freut euch und jubiliert
01:20$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VI. Et misericordiaComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VI. Et misericordia
03:30$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIIa. Fecit potentiamComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIIa. Fecit potentiam
01:56$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIIb. Gloria in excelsis Deo!Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIIb. Gloria in excelsis Deo!
01:05$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIII. Deposuit potentesComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: VIII. Deposuit potentes
02:01$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IXa. Esurientes implevit bonisComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IXa. Esurientes implevit bonis
03:17$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IXb. Virga JesseComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: IXb. Virga Jesse
02:58$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: X. Suscepit IsraelComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: X. Suscepit Israel
02:04$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: XI. Sicut locutus estComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: XI. Sicut locutus est
01:24$2.30 - Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: XII. GloriaComposer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt Dunedin Consort
Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: XII. Gloria
02:16$2.30 - Responsory, Collect, Blessing, Response to Blessing
Responsory, Collect, Blessing, Response to Blessing
02:55$0.00 - Das Orgel-Buchlein: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603Composer(s) Johann Sebastian BachArtist(s) John Butt
Das Orgel-Buchlein: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603
01:36$2.30 - Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch: Puer natus in BethlehemArtist(s) Dunedin Consort
Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch: Puer natus in Bethlehem
02:43$2.30
Total running time: 86 minutes.
Album information
This is the premiere recording of J.S. Bach's Magnificat heard for the first time within its original liturgical context, alongside the beautiful Christmas Cantata.
Dunedin Consort recreates Bach's first Christmas at Leipzig (Vespers in the Nikolaikirche, 25 December 1723); the recording opens with a Gabrieli motet and includes organ preludes and a seasonal congregational chorale. Director John Butt has given listeners an interpretation that will provide a refreshing outlook on this masterpiece and will show the Magnificat in a completely new light.
This recording marks the return of Dunedin Consort's star-studded cast including, Nicholas Mulroy, Matthew Brook, Joanne Lunn and Clare Wilkinson plus newcomer Julia Doyle.
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Reviews
'...one of the most beautiful versions around, and combined with Linn's excellent recording skills, this is very much worth having.'
Musicophiles Blog
'Clear, transparent, and not just for the Christmas holidays.'
Kultur Port
Oratorio: „Das ergibt insgesamt einen entspannten, bassbetonten und doch transparenten Ensembleklang mit einem ungewohnt strahlenden Hörnerklang...Alle singen und spielen mit großer Ausstrahlung... etwa die liebevoll vokal-instrumental aufgefächerte Rhetorik in den Chören der Engel, Hirten und Weisen.'' / Magnificat: „Überhaupt präsentiert sich die Aufnahme in einem warmen, abgerundeten Klangbild''
Concerto
”Helt naturligt blev den nyligen släppta friskt glänsande inspelningen...strålande solistprestationer som i Juloratoriet i en ljuvlig återgivning av Juldagens.”
KMT
