Description
J.S. Bach: Magnificat & Missae Breves – Peter Schreier (Newton Classics 8802057, 2CD Set)
- UPC: 8718247710577
- MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 8802057
- Brand Name: Newton Classics
- Product Type: 2 Audio CD Set
- Genre: Classical / Sacred Choral
- Style: Baroque / Liturgical Music
- Recording Type: DDD Stereo
- Total Duration: 133′01″
Overview
This magnificent Newton Classics 2CD release brings together Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685–1750) radiant Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 and the four Missae breves (short masses) BWV 233–236, performed with unmatched grace and devotion.
Under the inspired direction of Peter Schreier, the Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and the RIAS Kammerchor (Berlin) deliver performances of crystalline clarity and spiritual warmth. The outstanding soloists — Barbara Bonney (soprano), Birgit Remmert (mezzo-soprano), Rainer Trost (tenor), and Olaf Bär (baritone) — illuminate Bach’s vocal and instrumental writing with refinement and balance.
Recorded at the historic Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin, this 1993 co-production with RIAS stands as one of the most beloved interpretations of Bach’s sacred masterpieces — timeless expressions of faith and artistic perfection.
Product Features
- Format: 2 Audio CDs
- Recording Type: DDD Stereo
- Recording Date: November 1993
- Recording Location: Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin
- Producers: Rupert Faustle, Bernd Runge
- Balance Engineers: Gerhard Hinz, Eberhard Richter
- Recording Engineer: Horst Langheinrich
- Ensemble: Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Chorus: RIAS Kammerchor (Chorus Master: Marcus Creed)
- Conductor: Peter Schreier
- Soloists: Barbara Bonney (soprano), Birgit Remmert (mezzo-soprano), Rainer Trost (tenor), Olaf Bär (baritone)
- Label: Newton Classics BV
- Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
Interesting Facts
- The Magnificat: Composed in 1723, Bach’s Magnificat is one of his most jubilant and festive choral works, celebrating the Virgin Mary’s song of praise with brilliant orchestral color and soaring choral lines.
- The Missae breves (Short Masses): These compact settings (BWV 233–236) adapt movements from Bach’s cantatas, transforming them into concise yet profound liturgical statements.
- Historic Venue: The Jesus-Christus-Kirche, renowned for its superb acoustics, has been the recording site for many legendary classical albums, including those by Karajan and Richter.
- Peter Schreier’s Dual Legacy: Celebrated both as a tenor and a conductor, Schreier brings an intimate understanding of Bach’s vocal writing, achieving balance between devotional expression and musical precision.
- Newton Classics Revival: Digitally remastered from the original 1994 Universal International Music BV release, this edition renews a classic for the modern listener, complete with digital sung texts in PDF format.
Track Listing
CD 1 – 55′59″
- Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243
- Missa brevis in A Major, BWV 234
CD 2 – 77′02″
- Missa brevis in F Major, BWV 233
- Missa brevis in G Minor, BWV 235
- Missa brevis in G Major, BWV 236
Total Duration: 133′01″
Publishers
Originally recorded as a co-production with RIAS Berlin and released by Universal International Music BV (1994). Reissued and digitally remastered by Newton Classics BV (2011). Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands.
All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.
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