Description
Magnificat & Concerti: A Heavenly Baroque Journey with Vivaldi and Bach (CDs+DVD)
UPC: 8435408099097
MPN: AVSA9909D
Brand Name: Alia Vox
Overview
Experience the divine beauty of Baroque sacred music with this exceptional Audio CD + DVD package featuring Antonio Vivaldi's luminous Magnificat in G Minor (RV 610) and Johann Sebastian Bach's majestic Magnificat in D Major (BWV 243). Under the masterful direction of renowned conductor Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Le Concert des Nations deliver breathtaking performances that capture the spiritual essence and technical brilliance of these timeless masterpieces. This collection also showcases Vivaldi's virtuosic Concerto with Two Violins and Viola da Gamba (RV 578) and Bach's profound Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor (BWV 1052), featuring the exceptional Pierre Hantaï. Released in December 2014, this premium set offers both audio and visual experiences, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the glory of sacred Baroque music through historically informed performances using period instruments.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD + PAL DVD (All Region)
- Total Runtime: CD: 72 minutes 50 seconds | DVD: 70 minutes 20 seconds
- Genre: Classical - Baroque Sacred Music
- Release Date: December 8, 2014
- Country: Europe
- Label: Alia Vox
- Recording Quality: SACD Remastered
- Language: Latin (Vocal Texts)
- Featured Soloists: Hanna Bayodi-Hirt & Johannette Zomer (sopranos), Damien Guillon (countertenor), David Munderloh (tenor), Stephan MacLeod (baritone), Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord)
- Featured Ensembles: La Capella Reial de Catalunya (Chorus), Le Concert des Nations (Orchestra)
- Principal Violinists: Manfredo Kraemer, Pablo Valetti
- Conductor: Jordi Savall
- DVD Video Director: Benjamin Bleton
- Package Type: CD + DVD Digipak with Multilingual Liner Notes
Interesting Facts
This recording represents a remarkable confluence of Baroque sacred music's greatest achievements, bringing together two monumental settings of the Magnificat—the Virgin Mary's canticle of praise from the Gospel of Luke. Jordi Savall, one of the world's most respected early music specialists and a master viola da gamba player, leads these performances with his characteristic attention to historical authenticity and emotional depth. Savall founded Le Concert des Nations in 1989 and La Capella Reial de Catalunya in 1987, ensembles dedicated to historically informed performances using period instruments and techniques.
The juxtaposition of Vivaldi's Magnificat (RV 610), composed around 1715-1720 for the girls' choir at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, with Bach's later Magnificat (BWV 243), first performed in Leipzig on July 2, 1723, offers listeners a fascinating comparison of Italian and German Baroque sacred styles. Vivaldi's setting is intimate and concise at under 15 minutes, reflecting the Venetian tradition of clarity and melodic beauty, while Bach's monumental work spans nearly 28 minutes with complex counterpoint and rich orchestration.
The inclusion of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor (BWV 1052) featuring Pierre Hantaï—a celebrated French harpsichordist known for his interpretations of Bach—adds instrumental brilliance to this sacred program. This concerto is believed to be an arrangement of an earlier violin concerto and showcases Bach's mastery of the concerto form. Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins and Viola da Gamba (RV 578) demonstrates the Red Priest's innovative approach to instrumental color, with Savall himself performing the viola da gamba part alongside virtuoso violinists Manfredo Kraemer and Pablo Valetti.
The DVD component, filmed by Benjamin Bleton, captures these live performances with exceptional visual quality, allowing viewers to witness the artistry and interpretive choices of these world-class musicians. The remastering by Manuel Mohino ensures pristine audio quality that honors the acoustic beauty of these historic compositions. The album artwork features Jusepe de Ribera's 1639 painting "La Liberación de San Pedro" (The Liberation of Saint Peter), connecting the visual arts with this celebration of sacred music.
Track Listing
CD Program:
- Concerto Con 2 Violini E Viola Da Gamba (RV 578) - Adagio E Spiccato – Allegro (3:52)
- Concerto Con 2 Violini E Viola Da Gamba (RV 578) - Larghetto (2:49)
- Concerto Con 2 Violini E Viola Da Gamba (RV 578) - Allegro (2:20)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Magnificat (Adagio) (1:17)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Et Exultavit (Allegro) (2:09)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Et Misericordia Eius (Andante Molto) (3:58)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Fecit Potentiam (Presto) (0:28)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Deposuit Potentes (Allegro) (0:53)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Esurientes (Allegro) (1:23)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Suscepit Israel (Largo) (0:51)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Sicut Locutus Est (Allegro Ma Poco) (1:48)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Gloria Patri (Largo) (0:45)
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) - Sicut Erat In Principio (1:18)
- Concerto Pour Clavecin En Ré Mineur (BWV 1052) - Allegro (7:34)
- Concerto Pour Clavecin En Ré Mineur (BWV 1052) - Adagio (5:42)
- Concerto Pour Clavecin En Ré Mineur (BWV 1052) - Allegro (7:50)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Magnificat (Chœur) (2:59)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Et Exultavit (Soprano II Solo) (2:19)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Quia Respexit (Soprano I Solo) (2:30)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Omnes Generationes (Chœur) (1:17)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Basse Solo) (1:54)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Et Misericordia (Alto Solo & Ténor Solo) (3:14)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Fecit Potentiam (Chœur) (1:59)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Deposuit Potentes (Ténor Solo) (2:01)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Esurientes Implevit Bonis (Contralto Solo) (2:47)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Suscepit Israel (Soprano I & II & Alto) (2:23)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Sicut Locutus Est (Chœur) (1:34)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) - Gloria Patri (Chœur) (2:25)
DVD Program:
- Magnificat En Sol Mineur (RV 610) by Antonio Vivaldi (14:55)
- Magnificat En Ré Majeur (BWV 243) by Johann Sebastian Bach (27:38)
- Concerto Pour Clavecin En Ré Mineur (BWV 1052) by Johann Sebastian Bach (22:04)
Publisher Information
Alia Vox is a prestigious Spanish classical music label founded in 1998 by Jordi Savall and Montserrat Figueras, dedicated to producing historically informed recordings of Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical repertoire. The label has earned international acclaim for its commitment to authentic performance practices, exceptional audio quality, and scholarly research. Alia Vox recordings consistently receive critical praise and numerous awards, establishing the label as a leading force in early music recording. The comprehensive multilingual liner notes include scholarly essays by Jordi Savall and Josep Maria Vilar, with translations by Jacqueline Minett (English), Klangland (French), Claudia Kalász (German), Luca Chiantore (Italian), and Juan Gabriel López Guix (Spanish), providing deep insights into the historical and musical context of these masterworks.
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