Bach: Magnificat; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied; Komm, Jesu, komm

1	Singet dem Herrn ein neue
2	Singet dem Herrn ein neue
3	Singet dem Herrn ein neue
4	Singet dem Herrn ein neue
5	Komm, Jesu, komm, motet f
6	Komm, Jesu, komm, motet f
7	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
8	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
9	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
10	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
11	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
12	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
13	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
14	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
15	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
16	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
17	Jesu, meine Freude, motet
18	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
19	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
20	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
21	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
22	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
23	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
24	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
25	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
26	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
27	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
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29	Magnificat, for 5 voices,
Bach: Magnificat; Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied; Komm, Jesu, komm
1.	Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, motet for chorus, BWV 225 (BC C1) 13:51
	Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
	Conducted by Karl-Friedrich Beringer
	Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Friedemann Winklhofer and Peter Macecek
2.	Komm, Jesu, komm, motet for chorus & continuo, BWV 229 (BC C3) 8:45
	Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
	Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Friedemann Winklhofer and Peter Macecek
3.	Jesu, meine Freude, motet for 5-part chorus, BWV 227 (BC C5) 20:24
	Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
	Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Friedemann Winklhofer and Peter Macecek
4.	Magnificat, for 5 voices, 5-part chorus, orchestra & continuo in D major, BWV 243 (BC E14) 28:06
	Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
	Performed by Klaus Mertens, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Sibylla Rubens, Markus Schafer, Windsbacher Knabenchor, Friedemann Winklhofer, Peter Macecek and Rebecca Martin

All Music Guide

Called the finest children's choir in Middle Franconia, the Windsbacher Knabenchor under longtime music director Karl-Friedrich Beringer proves itself fit to stand with the better national and even international children's choirs on this 1999 Rondeau disc. Coupling three motets by Bach -- "Singt dem Herrn ein neues Lied"; "Komm, Jesu, komm"; and "Jesu, meine Freude" -- plus his "Magnificat in D major" is a brilliant way to show off the choir's skills. The "Singt dem Herrn" is wonderfully joyful; the "Komm, Jesu" is deeply devotional; and the "Jesu, meine Freude" is stoically mournful, while the "Magnificat" is truly magnificent. It's true that now and again the tone may waver in long lines, and it's likewise true that the soloists in the "Magnificat" are not all first-rate, but it's also true that the conductor-less Prager Kammerorchester provides accompaniment with power, grace, and ease and that the sound of the live recording is rich, lush, and detailed. If you are a listener looking for a well-sung and heartfelt recording of Bach's sacred choral music beyond the cantatas, passions, and masses, this disc will have served its purpose. And if you're an impresario looking for a skillful and soulful children's choir to fill out a season, this disc will have served its other purpose. James Leonard