On May 7, 5:33 pm, "Thomas Wood" <woodtj1...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "MusicLover" <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >I have some knowledge of Bach, but mostly about his keyboard works. I
> > want to introduce a friend to Bach's most gorgeous choral piece(s). I
> > know that the "Qui Tollis Peccata" & "Kyrie Eleison" from his Mass in
> > B minor are lovely, but am sure that there are even more extraordinary
> > works that I'm not familiar with.
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> > Could someone please suggest Bach choral pieces that are either:
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> > 1) ethereal, heavenly
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> > 2) exceptionally beautiful melody (such as "Jesu Joy of Man's Desire")
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> > 3) dramatic
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> > or, any combination of the above qualities.
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> > These can be either with choir alone, or with choir plus additional
> > instrumentation (orchestra, organ, etc.).
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> > I want my friend to say "WOW!" after hearing Papa Bach at his choral
> > best.
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> > Thanks very much for all suggestions.
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> For ethereal, you could hardly beat "Suscepit Israel" from the
Magnificat.
> While it's really meant to be a trio, in most recordings it's sung
chorally,
> with all the sopranos and altos.
>
> And for dramatic, there's not much better than the "Fecit potentiam"
chorus
> from the Magnificat.
>
> One of the most tuneful choruses is the opening movement of "Erschallet,
Ihr
> Lieder," Cantata 172. Who wouldn't love that?
>
> Tom Wood
Thank you for recommending the Magnificat. I'm writing out the
continuo part .
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