Description

J.S. Bach - Magnificat & Cantata No. 142 / LP Vinyl

ECE-0197

Product Features:

Recording Label: Electrecord
Catalog Number: ECE-0197
Language: Latin (Magnificat), German (Cantata BWV 142)

Overview

This magnificent recording brings to life two of J.S. Bach's great vocal-instrumental works: the Magnificat (BWV 243) and the Cantata No. 142, Uns ist ein Kind geboren. The Magnificat is a glorious celebration of the Virgin Mary's praise, drawn from the Gospel of Luke. This rendition is based on Bach's second, perfected version in D major, featuring exquisite orchestral and vocal interplay. Alongside this is Bach's Cantata No. 142, a joyous work written for Christmas, which seamlessly combines festive orchestral color with moving vocal arias and choral passages. Under the expert baton of Kurt Redel, the Pro Arte Choir and Orchestra of Munich offer a compelling performance of these works, with a superb lineup of soloists, ensuring a truly breathtaking experience for listeners.

Track Listing

Magnificat - Magnificat anima mea
Magnificat - Et exultavit spiritus meus
Magnificat - Quis respexit
Magnificat - Omnes generationes
Magnificat - Quia fecit mihi magna
Magnificat - Et misericordia
Magnificat - Fecit potentiam
Magnificat - Deposuit potentes
Magnificat - Esurientes
Magnificat - Suscepit Israel
Magnificat - Sicut locutus est
Magnificat - Gloria

Cantata No. 142 "Uns ist ein Kind geboren"

Preludio Orchestral
Choral
Aria for Bass and Orchestra
Choral: Ich will den Namen Gottes loben
Aria for Tenor and Oboes
Recitativo Secco
Aria for Alto: Jesus dir sei Preis und Dank gesungen
Final Choral: "Gloria"

Key Credits

Conductor: Kurt Redel
Choir Master: Helmut Banzhaf
Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra of Munich
Soloists: Sena Jurinae (Soprano), Eugenia Zareska (Mezzo-Soprano), Theo Altmeyer (Tenor), Heinz Rehfuss (Bass)
Label: Electrecord
Recording: Studio recording, 1970s