Magnificat in D Major Main Performer or Conductor: Washington Bach Consort Accompaniment/Orchestra: J. Reilly Lewis, Conductor Soloists: Mary Ellen Callahan, soprano Patricia Green, mezzo-soprano Nils Brown, tenor James Weaver, bass-baritone Instrumentation: Choir Orchestra Vocal Individual Works: JS Bach: Magnificat in D Major BWV 243 C.P.E. Bach: Magnificat in D Major Record Label: Newport Classic Year Released/Recorded: 1999 Total Playing Time: 68:26 Comments: Review by Jan Hanford: Performance: Stunning Recording: Exquisite The beauty of this recording is difficult to put into words. A world-class performance of astonishing depth and emotion. It is a rare recording where all the soloists abilities are balance and equally exquisite. This is the case here and the result is gorgeous. The choir and orchestra blend perfectly making this recording highly recommended. The rarely recorded Magnificat of C.P.E. Bach is also wonderful. Everyone familiar with J.S. Bach should become as familiar with his remarkable sons, C.P.E in particular. This Magnificat proves he is truly his father's son. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 08/09/1999 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.