Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Baroque choral music with Judith Nelson's exquisite 1994 album, featuring masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. This captivating collection showcases Nelson's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection with the sacred texts and melodies of the Baroque era.
The album opens with Bach's magnificent "Magnificat in E-Flat Major, BWV 243a," a joyous and spiritually uplifting canticle that celebrates the Virgin Mary's song of praise. Nelson's interpretation is both powerful and tender, bringing out the full emotional range of this monumental work. The album also includes Vivaldi's "Nisi Dominus" and "Nulla in Mundo Pax Sincera," two lesser-known but equally enchanting choral works that demonstrate the composer's unique ability to blend sacred text with vibrant, melodic invention.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this album is a feast for the ears, offering a rich and varied exploration of Baroque choral music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Judith Nelson's stunning performances are sure to captivate and inspire. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bach and Vivaldi, brought to life by one of the most talented vocalists of our time.
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 1. Magnificat anima meaJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 2. Et exultavit spiritus meusJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 3. Vom Himmel hochJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 4. Quia respexit humilitatemJohann Sebastian Bach, Judith Nelson, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 5. Omnes genarationesJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 6. Quia fecit mihi magnaJohann Sebastian Bach, David Thomas, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 7. Freut euch und jubiliertJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 8. Et misericordiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston, Paul Elliott, Carolyn Watkinson
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 9. Fecit potentiamJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 10. Gloria in excelsis DeoJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 11. Deposuit potentesJohann Sebastian Bach, Paul Elliott, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 12. Esurientes implevit bonisJohann Sebastian Bach, Carolyn Watkinson, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 13. Virga jesseJohann Sebastian Bach, Emma Kirkby, David Thomas, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 14. Suscepit IsraelJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 15. Sicut locutus estJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Magnificat In E-Flat Major, BWV 243a: 16. Gloria PatriJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Der Gerechte Kommt um, BWV deestJohann Sebastian Bach, Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford, Academy of Ancient Music, Simon Preston
Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: I. Nulla in mundo pax sinceraAntonio Vivaldi, Emma Kirkby, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: 2. Blande colore...3. Spirat anguis inter floresAntonio Vivaldi, Emma Kirkby, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: 4. Alleluia (Allegro)Antonio Vivaldi, Emma Kirkby, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: I. Nisi DominusAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: II. Vanum est vobis – III. SurgiteAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: IV. Cum dederitAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: V. Sicut sagittaeAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: VI. Beatus virAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: VII. Gloria – VIII. Sicut erat in principio – IX. AmenAntonio Vivaldi, James Bowman, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood