JS Bach, Ensemble Choral Et Symphonique De Stuttgart, Marcel Couraud - Magnificat Cantate De Pâques

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Review by Ashland Pym

Magnificat Cantate De Pâques by JS Bach – A Glimpse into Baroque Brilliance Alright, let’s dive into this gem from 1958: Magnificat Cantate De Pâques by Johann Sebastian Bach. Yeah, you heard that right—Bach doing his thing with the help of some serious talent like conductor Marcel Couraud and the Ensemble Choral Et Symphonique De Stuttgart. Released under Philips and Fontana in France, this album is pure Baroque gold, but it’s not just another dusty relic for classical nerds to geek over. It’s got soul, man. So first off, can we talk about "Magnificat Anima Mea"? This track hits you right away—it’s bold, joyful, and feels like someone opened a church door on Easter morning. The choral work here is insane (in a good way). You’ve got Friederike Sailer’s soprano soaring above everything else, smooth as butter, while the orchestra lays down these lush strings and winds underneath. I swear, every time I hear it, I feel like I should be wearing fancier clothes or at least holding a glass of wine. But honestly? It’s hard not to smile when those voices come together. It’s celebratory without being over-the-top, which is kinda rare for music this old. Then there’s "Aria: Fürst Des Lebens." Whoa. If you’re looking for drama, this one’s your ticket. Werner S. Braun’s tenor vocals are front and center here, and dude’s voice cuts through like a knife. There’s something raw about how he sings—it’s passionate but also super controlled, if that makes sense. And the oboe d’amore played by Friedrich Milde? Absolute magic. It weaves around Braun’s voice like they’re having a conversation. Honestly, after hearing this track, I couldn’t stop humming it for days. It’s haunting, beautiful, and sticks with you long after it ends. One thing I love about this record is how alive it feels. Sure, it’s nearly 70 years old now, but the performances have this energy that doesn’t fade. Maybe it’s because everyone involved was clearly vibing off each other, or maybe it’s just Bach’s genius shining through. Either way, it works. Oh, random thought: Can we appreciate Margarethe Bence’s alto vocals for a sec? She adds so much depth to tracks like “Et Misericordia.” Her tone is rich and warm, almost like she’s wrapping you up in a musical hug. Not gonna lie, her voice might be my favorite part of the whole album. Anyway, wrapping this up—I don’t know what it is about this record, but it reminds me of why people still listen to Bach centuries later. He didn’t just write notes; he wrote emotions, stories, moments. And this recording does justice to all of that. Plus, isn’t it wild to think about how this came out in 1958, back when rock ‘n’ roll was taking over the world? Like, who decided to drop an epic Baroque masterpiece during the era of Elvis? Someone smart, apparently. Final verdict: If you’re into classical music—or even if you’re not—you need to check this out. Just don’t blame me if you start randomly quoting Latin phrases or dreaming in harpsichord solos.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Récitatif: "So Stehe Denn"
Et Exultavit
Quia Respexit
Magnificat Anima Mea
Récitatif: "Erwünschet Tag"
Fecit Potentiam
Gloria
Sonata - Choeur: "Der Himmel Lacht"
Et Misericordia
Omnes Generationes
Aria: " Letzte Stunde, Brich Herein"
Deposuit Potentes
Récitatif: "Weil Dann Das Haupt"
Esurientes
Aria: "Fürst Des Lebens"
Suscepit Israel
Choeur: "So Fahr Ich Hin"
Aria: "Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen"
Quia Fecit Mihi Magna

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Catalog Numbers

  • L 77.410
  • 835.493 LY
  • 6556 011

Labels

  • Philips
  • Fontana

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto VocalsMargarethe Bence
Bass VocalsAugust Messthaler
ChorusEnsemble Choral De Stuttgart
Composed ByJohann Sebastian Bach
ConductorMarcel Couraud
HarpsichordMartin Galling
Oboe d'AmoreFriedrich Milde
OrchestraSymphonique De Stuttgart
Photography ByDorvyne
Sleeve NotesRobert Cushman
Soprano VocalsFriederike Sailer
Tenor VocalsWerner S. Braun

Notes

In thick card gatefold sleeve with the record sleeve attached in the centre.

About JS Bach, Ensemble Choral Et Symphonique De Stuttgart, Marcel Couraud

Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany. A prolific German composer and organist, his sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra and solo instruments drew together the strands of the baroque genre and brought it to its ultimate maturity. Although he introduced no new forms, he enriched the prevailing German style with a robust contrapuntal technique, a control of harmonic and motivic organisation from the smallest to the largest scales, and the adaptation of rhythms and textures from abroad, particularly Italy and France. Many people consider him to be the greatest Baroque composer, and one of the greatest composers of all time. Revered for their intellectual depth, technical command and artistic beauty, J.S. Bach's works include the Brandenburg concertos, the keyboard suites and partitas, the Mass in B Minor, the St. Matthew Passion, The Musical Offering, The Art of Fugue and a large number of cantatas, of which about 220 survive. He died on July 28, 1750. Some of his sons also became composers - , , and .

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Magnificat Cantate De Pâques* by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by the Ensemble Choral et Symphonique de Stuttgart and conducted by Marcel Couraud, features a rare combination of French and German musical talent? Released in 1958 in France, it brought together singers, instrumentalists, and composers from both countries. For instance, Margarethe Bence (alto) and August Messthaler (bass) lent their voices alongside the Stuttgart choir and orchestra. Even the harpsichordist, Martin Galling, added an authentic Baroque touch. It’s fascinating how this collaboration bridged cultures during a time when Europe was still rebuilding after World War II. The album stands as a testament to the unifying power of classical music.