Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Baroque music with Jordi Savall's captivating album, "Bach - Vivaldi: Magnificat & Concerti." Released on December 1, 2014, under the Alia Vox label, this exquisite collection blends the masterful compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi, offering a harmonious journey through the medieval and classical genres.
The album opens with Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Violins and Violoncello in G minor, RV 578, showcasing the intricate interplay of strings in a three-movement structure. Following this, Savall presents Vivaldi's Magnificat in G minor, RV 610, a sacred choral work that unfolds in ten movements, each one a testament to Vivaldi's profound musicality.
The second half of the album features Bach's Concerto for Harpsichord in D minor, BWV 1052, with its dynamic shifts between allegro and adagio movements. The album concludes with Bach's Magnificat in D major, BWV 243, a grand choral piece that spans twelve movements, each one a celebration of Bach's unparalleled genius.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album is a testament to Jordi Savall's mastery of early music. His interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these timeless works, making "Bach - Vivaldi: Magnificat & Concerti" a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
(C) 2014 Alia Vox
Tracks
Concerto pour 2 violons et viole de gambe en sol mineur, RV 578: I. Adagio e spiccato – AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Manfredo Kraemer, Pablo Valetti, Le Concert Des Nations
Concerto pour 2 violons et viole de gambe en sol mineur, RV 578: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Manfredo Kraemer, Pablo Valetti, Le Concert Des Nations
Concerto pour 2 violons et viole de gambe en sol mineur, RV 578: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Manfredo Kraemer, Pablo Valetti, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: I. MagnificatAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: II. Et exultavitAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Hanna Bayodi-Hirt, Johannette Zomer, Damien Guillon, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: III. Et misericordia eiusAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: IV. Fecit potentiamAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: V. Deposuit potentesAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: VI. EsurientesAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Hanna Bayodi-Hirt, Johannette Zomer, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: VII. Suscepit IsraelAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: VIII. Sicut locutus estAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, Hanna Bayodi-Hirt, Damien Guillon, David Munderloh, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: IX. Gloria PatriAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en sol mineur, RV 610: X. Sicut erat in principioAntonio Vivaldi, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Concerto pour clavecin en ré mineur, BWV 1052: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Pierre Hantaï, Le Concert Des Nations
Concerto pour clavecin en ré mineur, BWV 1052: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Pierre Hantaï, Le Concert Des Nations
Concerto pour clavecin en ré mineur, BWV 1052: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Pierre Hantaï, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: I. MagnificatJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: II. Et exultavitJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Johannette Zomer, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: III. Quia respexitJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Hanna Bayodi-Hirt, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: IV. Omnes generationesJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: V. Quia fecit mihi magnaJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Stephan MacLeod, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: VI. Et misericordiaJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Damien Guillon, David Munderloh, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: VII. Fecit potentiamJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: VIII. Deposuit potentesJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, David Munderloh, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: IX. Esurientes implevit bonisJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Damien Guillon, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: X. Suscepit IsraelJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, Johannette Zomer, Hanna Bayodi-Hirt, Damien Guillon, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: XI. Sicut locutus estJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
Magnificat en ré majeur, BWV 243: XII. Gloria PatriJohann Sebastian Bach, Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations
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