Vox Luminis - Bach: Magnificat - Handel: Dixit Dominus - The Observer

 It’s refreshing to hear both without pile-driving rhythms and over-assertive singing. The gentle inflections and piercing precision of the Handel makes it more successful, highlighting the Italianate background of the piece; the even more demanding Bach taxes the soloists’ skills, though the clarity of the ensemble shines through this most concise of masterpieces.