In that same city, he studied medicine at ghent university, as well as music at the royal conservatory of ghent. Bach mass in b minor philippe herreweghe 1996, mp3 tracks, 320. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The symbolum nicenum credo section of mass was performed in 1998. I think that the modern approach to bach is not making it so obviously emotional as earlier recordings. Philippe herreweghe is widely considered to be one of the foremost bach interpreters of our time. Missa in hmoll johann sebastian bach by philippe herreweghe download and listen to the album. Philippe herreweghe conductor dorothee mields soprano hana blazikova soprano damien guillon countertenor benjamin hulett tenor kresimir strazanac bass program. I have many versions, and this is one more good one.
Collegium vocale gent, under its founderconductor philippe herreweghe. Many people consider bach s mass in b minor to be one of classical musics finest pieces. Pretty, and with an aura of religiousity but lacks transcendence because of the performers somewhat lack of virtuosity, the small forces used, but mostly because of herreweghe s refusal to impart enough dramatic oomph. Philippe herreweghe music, videos, stats, and photos. This four deluxe cdbook collection is part of the philippe herreweghe bach edition, and features key works from the bach canon. Johann sebastian bach, philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale gent bach. Johann sebastian bach mass in b minor johannette zomer, veronique gens soprano andreas scholl alto christoph pregardien tenor peter kooij, hanno muller. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 mass in b minor, bwv 232 101. Emmanuel music is a bostonbased ensemble of singers and instrumentalists founded in 1970 by craig smith to perform the complete sacred cantatas of j.
Atmosphere is ultimately what places herreweghe s new reading in the higher echelons. Major b minor mass recordings in the following years have developed one aspect or another further than conductor philippe herreweghe does here. Herreweghe 1996, bach mass in b minor, bwv232 philippe herreweghe collegium vocale gent deleted video biller 2000, bach. Heres a recollection of the experience i felt when listening to herreweghe s renditions of bach s mass in b minor and st matthews passion. One of the most celebrated choral masterpieces, bach s mass in b minor is a glittering compilation of the composers greatest hits. Artists philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale gent. This has been true of much of herreweghe s work, but i find that in herreweghe s more recent b minor mass for harmonia mundi much better is almost all aspects than the earlier effort for virgin, the gloria, sanctus and osanna convey a feeling of joy much better than had been usual for this conductor. Herreweghe achieves purity and unity in bachs mass in b minor. Chorus and orchestra of collegium vocale, philippe herreweghe see all versions of this release, 2 available overview. Philippe, knight herreweghe born may 2, 1947 is a belgian conductor. Mass in b minor, bwv 232 jordi savall hd 1080p duration.
I could not imagine how he could possibly better himself when this recording was announced. Mass in b minor bwv 232 conducted by philippe herreweghe. Philippe herreweghes longlasting interest in the works of the cantor of leipzig has turned him into a man whose views evolve as he delves. King has, i think, succeeded brilliantly in reclaiming the profundity and emotional commitment of traditional bach performance, without any of the attendant heaviness of rhythm or texture. Johann sebastian bach mass in b minor kyrie i collegium vocale gent philippe herreweghe score. The pace, clarity, tonality and vocal renditions are sublime and herreweghe manages to mould the whole work as one. Mass in b minor philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale. Mass in b minor, john butt, cambridge university press, cambridge, 1991.
Masaaki suzukis bach collegium japan chisels out the counterpoint in greater detail, and for grand reverential warmth theres always john eliot gardiner. Perfectionist that he is, he recorded the same work again some years later for harmonia mundi. Mass in b minor by johann sebastian bach, john eliot gardiner, english baroque soloists from amazons classical music store. This is not so much for any dogmatic reason, but because to my ear it sounds better it makes more sense. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The soloists, dorothee mields, hana blazikova, alex potter, thomas hobbs and kresimir strazanac were all members of the choir. Download torrent herreweghe bach fast and easy torrent search. Usher hall, edinburgh the period ensemble performed bachs mass in b minor gracefully, but their detailed sound was swallowed up. Everything about this reading of the b minor mass is cultivated and refined and although the. This is the third recording of bach s great missa by philippe herreweghe. Mass in b minor bwv 232 by johann sebastian bach, philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale gent from amazons classical music store. This disc contains several of my favorite bach cantatas, and some of his grandest choral and brass writing. Js bach collegium vocale, ghent, philippe herreweghe mass in b minor. Johannespassion, bwv 245 2020 official digital download 24bit48khz.
Ive written about this masterpiece twice already, initially about philippe herreweghes 3rd recording, and later about john eliot gardiners new recording. Bachs mass in b minor bwv 232 is the synthesis of his lifes work. Mass in b minor by philippe herreweghe and collegium vocale gent on amazon music. Aug 17, 2014 collegium vocale gentherreweghe this bach needed more beef.
Bachs mass in b minor collegium vocale gent herreweghe. Philippe herreweghe s lasting interest in the works of the cantor of leipzig has turned him into a man whose views evolve as he delves deeper into his subject matter. I just listened to herreweghe s most recent record of the b minor mass. Emmanuel music bach bminor mass, bwv 232 translation. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The guardian sensed a spinetingling sense of the infinite when herreweghe directed the b minor mass in london in 2011. To perform it, a group that has long been particularly associated with this composers music. The program also makes a perfect introduction to the world of the cantatas in general for anyone who loves bach s instrumental music or larger vocal works like the b minor mass, but who has been hesitating before taking the plunge into the vast sea of his cantata production. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. The mass in b minor is the consecration of a whole life. The tour featured one single composition, the mass in b minor, bwv 232 by johann sebastian bach 1685 1750. This is not so much for any dogmatic reason, but because to my ear it sounds better. The mass is somewhat shrouded in mystery, having been compiled late in bach s life from a mix of earlier pieces, though such is.
Bach mass in b minor by philippe herreweghe on amazon. Bachs mass in b minor has been continually reimagined, most recently with an injection of periodstyle agility and buoyancy. Musicweb international founding editor rob barnett. I happen to prefer bach s mass in b minor and the passions performed with one voice to a part. Bach mass in b minor kyrie eleison philippe herreweghe. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 mass in b minor, bwv 232. Usher hall, edinburgh the period ensemble performed bach s mass in b minor gracefully, but their detailed sound was swallowed up. The joy and pride that he feels in having forged musical tools that have reached maturity, has led him to.
Philippe herreweghes second recording of bachs radiant mass in b minor mbm, made in 1998 for harmonia mundi, has been my most played recording of my favorite choral work for over a decade. At the barbican hall on friday 14 june 2019, philippe herreweghe conducted the collegium vocale gent in bach s mass in b minor performing it with a choir of 18 singers and the ensembles own period instrument orchestra numbering 24. Philippe herreweghe conducts bachs mass in b minor at the. Benedictus in c minor instead of b minor, for recorder in 415 hz. The san francisco choral society performed the mass in b minor by j. Collegium vocale gentherreweghe this bach needed more. This is philippe herreweghe s third commercial recordings of the mass in b minor in 23 years and, unlike many conductors who serially return to cornerstone pieces, his finest to date.
Listen to your favorite songs from bach mass in b minor by philippe herreweghe now. Download torrent herreweghe bach fast and easy torrent. Philippe herreweghe barbara schlickcatherine patriaszcharles bretthoward crookpeter kooychorus of collegium vocale, ghentorchestra of collegium vocale, peter kooy bass, chorus of collegium vocale, ghent chorus, catherine patriasz soprano vocals, barbara schlick soprano vocals, ghent philippe. Philippe herreweghes longlasting interest in the works of the cantor of leipzig has turned him into a man whose. Johann sebastian bach bwv 232 mass in b minor mass time. Ive said previously that this is one of the most important masterpieces ever written, and really never get tired of hearing it. The listing shows recordings of the mass in b minor, bwv 232, by johann sebastian bach. Mass in b minor herreweghe by johann sebastian bach, philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale gent, collegium vocale orchestra, johannette zomer, veronique gens, andreas scholl, christoph pregardien, peter kooy, hanno mullerbrachmann from amazons classical music store. The mass in b minor is widely regarded as one of the supreme achievements of classical music. All performances except for the karajanbrain are on period instruments. With philippe herreweghe conducting, and soloists like dorothee mields and alex potter, you can be sure of an absolutely firstrate performance of this masterpiece.
Released 18 october 2010 on virgin classics catalog no. Bach bwv 232 mass in b minor messe in hmoll youtube. To bradley lehman it is the second recording of mass in b minor bwv 232 by p. I love what herreweghe does with music except his first b minor mass and although he probably has spent more time recently on hip romantic repertoire his new beethoven 9 th symphony is splendid, he is still a master of baroque music. Bach mass in b minor john eliot gardiner 2015 bach conducted individual sections that were later added to the mass, but the work as a whole was not performed in his lifetime, nor during the lifetime of his son carl philipp emanuel bach, who inherited the score and named the work the great catholic mass. Mass in b minor mass bwv 232 conducted by philippe herreweghe.
Philippe herreweghe omne trium perfectum all good things come by in threes. Ecoutez bach mass in b minor par philippe herreweghe sur deezer. The selection is taken from the 281 recordings listed on the bach cantatas website as of 2018, beginning with the first recording by a symphony orchestra and choir to match, conducted by albert coates. Mass in b minor, bwv232 page 1 of 15 presto classical. Philippe herreweghe was born 1947 in ghent belgium. Philippe herreweghe yes i know, again as well has recorded the b minor mass three times to quote herreweghe himself. This 1988 recording from ghent in belgium was philippe herreweghes first attempt at the mass in b minor. Mass in b minor to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The great mass in b minor in the booklet to the recording by philippe herreweghe and. Henry wood track 14 benedictus from mass in b minor, bwv 232 arr. Images used under creative commons creative commons attributionshare alike 3. My 2 top performers for the mass in b minor are definitely both philippe herreweghe. Bach collegium vocale, philippe herreweghe messe en.
The composition was completed in 1749, the year before the composers death, and was to a large extent based on earlier work, such as a sanctus bach had composed in 1724. You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media. Js bach collegium vocale, ghent, philippe herreweghe. Bach mass in b minor philippe herreweghe 1996, mp3 tracks, 320 kbps. A cathedral in sound although it represents diverse movements, composed at different times in bach s life, the mass in b minor. All three recordings are very good, my preferred one by small margin is the last one. There are multiple ways of approaching bach s mass in b minor, a work scholars have called it the summa of his vocal writing.
Collegium vocale gentherreweghe this bach needed more beef. Herreweghe is a master of when to fill the sails and when to trim them. We also need any information about good english torrent trackers to add to our index. Though no details are given in the booklet, herreweghe is obviously using a reasonably sized chamber choir. Philippe herreweghe, collegium vocale gent harmonia mundi 5901614, released 2007. Mass in b minor by philippe herreweghe 5099969319723. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Find philippe herreweghe discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Bach mass in b minor kyrie eleison philippe herreweghe by outhere music. In his hometown he combined studies at the university of ghent medical science and psychiatry with a musical education at the conservatory, where marcel gazelle.
Emmanuel music continues to perform cycles of largescale and chamber works by bach, handel, mozart, schubert, brahms, debussy, haydn, schoenberg, weill, wolf, medelssohn, and schumann under artistic director ryan turner. Bach mass in b minor, bwv232 philippe herreweghe collegium vocale gent oma marsch. One of the most celebrated choral masterpieces, bachs mass in b minor is a glittering compilation of the composers greatest hits. This new mass in b minor is a magnificent achievement and a joy to hear. Johann sebastian bach mass in b minor phi lph004 jq. Mass in b minor, bwv 232 bach, johann sebastian imslp.
Johannette zomer, andreas scholl, collegium vocale gent, philippe herreweghe 4. Recently i have been often listening to rifkin and parrotts rendering of mbm, and when i turn to herreweghes i am very moved by the decent rendering by him. You could spend many hours of listening and fill dozens of pages of text to expound the similarities, differences, felicities, inconsistencies, and relative merits of the many past and present recordings of bachs st. Feb 14, 2018 johann sebastian bach mass in b minor et resurrexit collegium vocale gent philippe herreweghe score. He recorded it for virgin veritas in 1988 6931972 and made a subsequent recording for harmonia mundi hml590161415. Philippe herreweghe yes i know, again as well has recorded the bminor mass three times to quote herreweghe himself. Classical, vocal the harmonia mundi bach edition collegium. Mass in b minor, bwv 232 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Gardiners second recording of the b minor mass is a predictably exhilarating experience. Interview philippe herreweghe addeddate 20091023 22.