Alexander Weimann, Arion Orchestre Baroque - Bach: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 - Kuhnau: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (2016) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Magnificat
02. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Et exultavit
03. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Vom Himmel hoch
04. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Quia respexit-Omnes generationes
05. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Quia fecit mihi magna
06. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Freut euch und jubiliert
07. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Et misericordia
08. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Fecit potentiam
09. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Gloria in excelsis
10. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Deposuit potentes
11. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Esurientes implevit bonis
12. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Virga Jesse
13. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Suscepit Israel
14. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Sicut locutus est
15. Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 (Original 1723 Version): Gloria Patri
16. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
17. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Allein, heut wird der Große klein
18. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Uns ist ein Kind geboren
19. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: O Wundersohn, dein überirdisch Wesen
20. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Doch leuchtet in der Niedrigkeit
21. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Kommt, ihr Völker, kommt mit Haufen
22. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Ich huld'ge dir, grossmächt'ger Prinz
23. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern: Zwingt die Saiten in Cythara



Bach reworked his Magnificat in E flat major, BWV 243a, originally composed in 1723, transposing it down to D major and slightly modifying the instrumentation. In this revised version he omitted the four interpolations or Christmas laudes. On this recording directed by Alexander Weimann, Arion performs the version in D major (BWV 243), and reintroduces the four all-too-rarely heard laudes.

Arion also performs Kuhnau’s cantata Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How lovely shines the morning star) to complete this joyful album devoted to Christmas.

Founded in 1981, Arion Baroque Orchestra is the only period instrument orchestra based in the province of Québec. The clarity and freshness of Arion’s interpretations have been remarked upon since its first concerts. The delicacy and artistry of its readings of well-chosen and varied works has been consistent over the past 35 years.

Alexander Weimann is one of the most sought-after ensemble directors, soloists, and chamber music partners of his generation. After travelling the world with ensembles, he now focuses on his activities as conductor of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra Vancouver, and as music director of Les Voix Baroques, Le Nouvel Opera and Tempo Rubato.

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