The Sixteen & Harry Christophers - Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589 - J.S. Bach: Mass in G Major, ...

Tracklist
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01. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: I. Kyrie
02. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: II. Gloria
03. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: III. Gratias
04. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: IV. Domine Deus
05. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: V. Quoniam
06. Mass in G Major, BWV 236: VI. Cum Sancto Spiritu
07. Esther, HWV 50 (1718 version): No. 1, Overture
08. Esther, HWV 50 (1718 version): No. 35 "The Lord Our Enemy Has Slain" (Chorus with Soloists)
09. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo
10. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra pax hominibus
11. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: III. Laudamus te
12. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibi
13. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: V. Propter magnam gloriam
14. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VI. Domine Deus
15. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VII. Domine Fili Unigenite
16. Gloria In D Major, Rv 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
17. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundi
18. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
19. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
20. Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto Spiritu
Vivaldi's Gloria is one of sacred musics most uplifting choral works and a joyful hymn of praise with moments ranging from festive brilliance to profound sadness. Composed in Venice, probably in 1715, for the choir of the Ospedale della Pietà, its wonderfully sunny nature and distinctive melodies and rhythms give it an immediate and universal appeal. Bach was a fierce admirer of Vivaldi's work, and his extraordinarily inventive Mass in G major complements the Gloria perfectly.