[ Alpha Essential Baroque Masterpieces / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 20 November 2015
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The first recording of this new ensemble, for Alpha, under the direction of Raphaël Pichon.Their youthful enthusiasm, coupled with surprising maturity, has led to an interpretation of two of JS Bach's short masses.The integrity and liveliness of Pygmalion's interpretations make them a major player in the Baroque musical landscape.The four Missa Brevis of Johann Sebastian Bach will be completed by a second disc in November 2009.
"Most persuasive from these Parisian musicians is the vitality of the choral movements of both Masses and the richly flavoured instrumental accompaniment, directed by Raphaël Pichon with warmth and an unusual sensitivity to the periodic structure of each movement." Gramophone Magazine, December 2008
Der Gerechte Kommt um (Motet)
Mass in A major, BWV234
Mass in G minor, BWV235