9-13 jours ouvrable (réapprovisionnement du stock encours)
Classement parmi les ventes:
N° 1 en Messe N° 922 en Classique
Style:
Messe
No d'article.:
1898199954
Remarque / Liste des chansons:
Disc 01 Messe F-Dur BWV 233
01. "Kyrie eleison"
02. "Christe eleison"
03. "Kyrie eleison"
04. "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
05. "Domine Deus"
06. "Qui tollis"
07. "Quoniam"
08. "Cum Sancto Spiritu" Messe A-Dur BWV 234
09. "Kyrie eleison"
10. "Christe eleison"
11. "Kyrie eleison"
12. "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
13. "Domine Deus"
14. "Qui tollis"
15. "Quoniam"
16. "Cum Sancto Spiritu"
Disc 02 Messe g-moll BWV 235
01. "Kyrie eleison"
02. "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
03. "Gratias agimus tibi"
04. "Domine Fili"
05. "Qui tollis"
06. "Cum Sancto Spiritu" Messe G-Dur BWV 236
07. "Kyrie eleison"
08. "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
09. "Gratias agimus tibi"
10. "Domine Deus"
11. "Quoniam tu solus Sanctus"
12. "Cum Sancto Spiritu"
Description:
Labelcode MUOM203.2
This CD offers a compelling recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Missae Breves" BWV 233-236, performed by the ensemble Publick Musick under the direction of Thomas Folan. These "short masses" are compact Latin Mass settings that draw extensively on Bach's cantata movements, uniting them within the liturgical framework of Kyrie and Gloria. The result is a series of works that are at once concise and richly varied in character, alternating between jubilant choral outbursts, intricate counterpoint, and more intimate solo sections. The interpretation presented here is clear, rhythmically alert, and carefully balanced, allowing the listener to follow the structure and expressive nuances of each mass with ease. It is a recording that highlights both the devotional dimension and the sheer inventiveness of Bach's writing.
Publick Musick, led by Thomas Folan, specializes in Baroque repertoire and places particular emphasis on historically informed performance practice. The ensemble's approach combines stylistic precision with an immediate sense of communication, bringing out the rhythmic vitality, the expressive power of the text, and the dynamic contrasts inherent in Bach's music. Thomas Folan, active as conductor and scholar, shapes the performances with attention to detail, clarity of lines, and a keen sense for pacing, so that each mass unfolds naturally and coherently. Their work on the Missae Breves reflects a commitment to exploring repertoire slightly off the beaten track and presenting it with the same care usually reserved for Bach's larger, more frequently performed sacred works.
The CD is issued by Musica Omnia, a label dedicated to high-quality classical releases with a particular focus on early music and historically informed performance. Musica Omnia is recognized for collaborating closely with its artists, offering thoughtfully designed programs, extensive documentation, and refined sound production. Rather than aiming for purely commercial bestsellers, the label cultivates recordings that have long-term artistic and musicological value. With this release of Bach's Missae Breves, Musica Omnia reinforces its reputation as a producer of discerning, well-researched projects that serve both the specialist audience and listeners seeking to deepen their understanding of the Baroque repertoire.