Bach: Magnificat, BWV. 243; Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
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Music CD Cover Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner Orchestra: English Baroque Soloists Performer: David Thomas [bass] Performer: Emma Kirkby Performer: Nancy Argenta Performer: Patrizia Kwella Performer: Anthony Rolfe Johnson Performer: Crispian Steele-Perkins Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 1990-10-25 Music Label: Philips Soundtracks:
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Free Music Review: Top-notch Performance
Hit: 5 Stars
This CD will not disappoint. Its peformance uses period instruments, although I bought it before I had any idea of what "period instruments" meant. To some people, period instruments are needed for "authenticity," but as far as I'm concerned, the sound and performance are the most important regardless of instruments used. The solo and ensemble work in the Magnificat are all excellent. I prefer the smaller sized choir's sound to a 100 voice Mahler symphony chorus's sound in Bach because the larger groups can overwhelm Bach's counterpoint. I'm also impressed by the trumpet players who brilliantly negotiate their parts on valveless period instruments. I definitely notice a difference in the sound of natural D trumpets to modern piccolo trumpets, and I think that the natural trumpets blend better with the whole group's sound.
The performance of Cantata 51 does not disappoint either. The outer movements are beautiful duets between soprano and trumpet, and again I appreciate the natural trumpet's sound here in place of a piccolo trumpet. Recordings with both instruments can be found and having heard both, I prefer this recording. Mr. Steele-Perkins' playing is outstanding, and Ms. Kirkby's singing is also very beautiful. This is a smaller scale work and does not need a large operatic voice, so the lighter sound of Ms. Kirkby's soprano and Mr. Steele-Perkins' natural trumpet are an excellent match.
This is an all around excellent CD and after repeated listening it has a permanent place in my top shelf.