Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 - Nikolaus Harnoncourt (HD 1080p) 

Sang this as a kid in the Vatican for Pope Paul with the Harvard Glee Club as a member of the Newark Boys Chorus in 73 under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. Still brings tears to my eyes. We sang it with no music, I was 13yrs old then we had it all memorized along with 2 other scores

probably not even Bach ever had the chance to listen to his masterpiece performed in such a perfect way

This is the best version of the Magnificat. The Alto is phenomenal

I am an accompanist for a wonderful choir that will be performing this in two months. The choir, orchestra and soloists are top notch and I appreciate the fact that the tempos are not so extreme (fast). The conductor really lets the listener appreciate the complexity of this wonderful work. Bravo to all involved!

The alto mezzo is a real treasure. Her final note in the "Suscepit Israel" is like a ruby.

Nikolaus Harnoncourt had the ability to perceive things beyond music. Je and Bach..... Perfect harmonic.

(00:02) 01:07 i. Magnificat Anima Mea (Coro) (03:24) 03:42 ii. Et Exultavit (Aria - S2) (05:58) 06:26 iii. Quia Respexit (Aria - S1) 08:15 iv. Omnes Generationes (Coro) (09:48) 10:02 v. Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Aria - B) (11:45) 12:07 vi. Et Misericordia (Duetto - AT) 15:40 vii. Fecit Potentiam (Coro) (17:44) 18:09 viii. Deposuit (Aria - T) (19:56) 20:24 ix. Esurientes (Aria - A) 22:50 x. Suscepit Israel (Terzetto - S1S2A) 24:35 xi. Sicut Locutus (Fugue - S1S2ATB) 26:07 xii. Gloria Patri (Coro)

This is my favorite performance of the Magnificat. I love the expression of the first soloist.

This is the best ever performance of the Magnificat. No more comments

The oldest prayer of Christianity. Powerful statement of peace and justice. JSB turned it one of the finest pieces of music ever, and Maestro NH in a prime rendition.

The bass is amazing, I love his voice!

My favorite performance of this immortal classic. Harnoncourt always had the perfect tempo for Bach. I have never seen a conductor so enthusiastic about the concluding doxology. Deposuit, Fecit potentiam, and Sicut locutus est are outstanding.

I will never tire of hearing "quia fecit mihi magna" sung in this form.

Great music, great performance --- and on original instruments!

The sound and video engineering on this recording is pure expertise! The Et Misericordia between Fink and Bostridge is beyond descriptive beauty... and Maltman's resonance... WOW! Harnoncourt really understands the dynamics that propel Bach.

Everything is amazing about this. As a musician, the conducting was phenomenal. He actually knows how to move the whole ensemble. What a rare talent to convey so much. Bravo!

Gracias, gran Maestro Harnoncourt.

Tout simplement magique... et dirigé de main de maître par Nikolaus Harnoncourt...

The true embodiment of Royalty!

Der Start der Solisten mit "Siccut locutus...." ist unendlich schön!

Una sola parola "Magnifico" !

If the first piece is off, then I stop listening. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire performance; beginning to end! The soloists were BOSS.

Magnífic Magnificat de Bach.

Maravillosa versión del Magnificat

Magnificent performance, beautiful setting, terrific singers and orchestra - and Harnoncourt is wonderful to watch. Many thanks for posting this.

0:44 what a distinguished career Steve Carrell has had! Even playing for Harnoncourt!

Anna Korondi...Que voz e interpretacion! Magnifica!

It is simply impossible to start advent without this music!

RIP Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Magnificent performance! The soloists are great, and Nicolaus is such a sweet man!

What a performance from everybody, okay the conductor was extraordinary. I have heard this Bach piece many, many times and this is my favourite.

English translation:My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because He hath regarded the humility of His slave: For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty hath done great things to me; and holy is His name. And His mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him. He hath shewed might in His arm: He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy: As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. Glory be the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever and ever, Amen.

Una belleza!!!

That trumpet player with the ponytail is gorgeous too.

My go to performance for this piece is the Bernstein with Tourel in the Mezzo, although Betty Allen was terrific as well. I recall being impressed with Madame Allen's live performance in the late 60's. Rest In Peace all...Bernstein...Tourel...and Allen.

Magnífica versión...!!!

Pure delight.

Maravilla. No hay manera de describir esta música.

Dedico siempre "Misericordia" a mi amado padre. Que Dios lo tenga en su bendita Gloria

Sehr schöne Aufnahme, sehr gutes Orchester, Solisten und Chor!!!

Yes, the Best Version I know!!! And so actually!!!!!

Je crois que JS bach ne pouvais pas mieux diriger cette oeuvre exaordinaire . Je suis triste que mnsieur Harnoncourt ne soit plus . Mais que de splendides musiques il doit y avoir la haut !

Hermoosoo.. las sopranos somos la mejor lineaaa quien me apoya ..

Una gran obra i una molt bona interpretació.

Muy bueno. Excelente versión!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me gustó mucho. Bravoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Through the magic of the internet I continue to explore and discover the amazing music left for us to enjoy. Today I discovered this creation that pierced my heart with the glory and patience my Father has for me and testify that I know Bach's talent was guided throughout his life by GOD Almighty. What a gift to hear all these beautiful people assembled together in one purpose to bring to life a message from God through the mind and hands of Bach. My hope is that I will continue to receive these gifts as I search the internet.

I agree with you, Sylvia! Tenor César!

Awesome conducting, awesome interpretation, excellent choral singing, stellar soloists. The team to beat.

Great performance

No es necesario escuchar de rodillas, ¡ EL ALMA YA ESTÁ DE RODILLAS !

I love the oboe part at 0:48

la migliore esecuzione del magnificat

orquestra maravilhosa

stupendo....un po' di cielo in terra..cantanti bravi...direttore bravissimo ci manchi

Maravilloso! Qué gran interpretación!

bellissimo...perfetto..coro e cantanti all'unisono. .Non stanca mai..direzione veloce il migliore

Christine Schäfer est remarquable,sa voix,sa personne,superbe..

It's always amazing to me when I become aware of what a difference in tempo can do to the feeling of a particular movement. It's neither good nor bad to me, the taking of certain tempi; I'm just really interested in what one tempo makes me feel compared to the feeling I get from hearing it at a different tempo on another video of another great performance. This interpretation and performance are sublime.

There;s an empty seat in the audience. I want it!

Best v. I've found on RU-vid so far.

I cant get over the aria Esurientes -I could listen to her voice all day

Even when Bach composes a praising piece of music he is outstanding!

Such a lifting and taken for granted piece of work!! 10 /10. I Salute you all

Bellissimo bravissimi harnoncourt ci manchi....

Adoro esta peça. Adoro Bach.

Just outstanding.

Nikolaus Harnoncourt R.I.P Vichnaya Pamyat

Magnifico!

Che bell'esecuzione non ci si stanca mai di ascoltarla. .... Sono in paradiso. ...cantanti bravissimi, direttore ispirato....

14:54 Ian Bostridge ❤. That control!!

Meraviglia!

Maravilloso...

Grazie mille a tutti voi di questa bellissima sinfonia

Realy is very beautiful ❤

Que perfeito! ❤

This is wonderful.

Magasztalja lelkem az Urat, és szívem ujjong üdvözítő Istenemben. Tekintetre méltatta alázatos szolgálóleányát: Íme ezentúl boldognak hirdetnek az összes nemzedékek, mert nagyot művelt velem ő, aki Hatalmas: ő, akit Szentnek hívunk. Nemzedékről nemzedékre megmarad irgalma azokon, akik istenfélők. Csodát művelt erős karjával: a kevélykedőket széjjelszórta, hatalmasokat elűzött trónjukról, kicsinyeket pedig felmagasztalt; az éhezőket minden jóval betölti, a gazdagokat elbocsátja üres kézzel. Gondjába vette gyermekét, Izraelt: megemlékezett irgalmáról, melyet atyáinknak hajdan megígért, Ábrahámnak és utódainak mindörökké. Dicsőség az Atyának, a Fiúnak és a Szentléleknek, miképpen kezdetben, most és mindörökké! Ámen.

This filled a need in my heart! Thank you!

La plus belle oeuvre de musique jamais composée sur Terre ... Enfin composée ... tout court ! car cela touche au Divin ... :-) N. Harnoncourt avait la réputation de jouer nombreuses oeuvres "un peu vite" ... nous pourrions dire avec ferveur 🙂 Dans cette version du Magnificat tout est parfait , et la vidéo est très belle, très bien montée.

Превосходная музыка. Она воплощает собой светлую, добрую энергию Мироздания❤.

The use of soloists in the sicut locutus section differs from other performances in which groups of the choir perform this section. Don't know what Bach himself meant, but this performance is superior to all others. The excellent bass that begins the sicut locutus and at the end joins the amazing soloist Christina, and at the end of the segment where everyone together ends up in "Abraham ..." really exciting.

Hammer gut!

Maravilloso. Genial Bach.

Flutists were great--totally in sync

Merci maestro !

Glória

Το μεγάλο ατού είναι ό διευθυντής ορχήστρας Ή συμβολή της ορχήστρας κ της χορωδίας που έδωσε στον μαέστρο την δυνατότητα νά απογειώσει τό έργο είναι αναμφίβολα σημαντική Ευχαριστώ τον μαέστρο την ορχήστρα κ την χορωδία για την ψυχική ανάταση πού μου χαρίσατε

Brava Bernarda !!!

The only minor flaw was the barritone's rushing the very last line of Sicut Locutus Est (number 11). Otherwise, a magnificent performance of the Magnificat! Bravo!

M-A-G-N-I-F-I-Q-U-E !!!!

Extraordinaria la presentación del Magnificat de Bach.Harnoncourt pone toda su alma y entusiasmo en esta obra tan hermosa,Los solistas del coro y el coro se lucen; la orquesta también .Entre varias versiones conocidas, ésta es la que más me gusta.

Wonderful execution really exceptional.

Magnificent!

EZ VALòban egy bensösèges örömteli zene kitûnô, ihletett elôadàsban!

Stupenda voce

Bellisímo!!! Interpretaremos esta singular obra este 25 y 25 de julio con el coro Vivace de Cochabamba, bajo la dirección de José Coca L. Esperemos subir pronto nuestra versión #VivaLaMúsica :)

Some are not here any longer..most are in their mid to late 60s now..

Magnificat BWV 243 - D major ( or D flat major ?! ) 12 parts... Informative & interesting performance... Thanks for posting... 💝

Buona Solennità dell’Assunta! ☺️

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