Bach, J S - Motets - Hilliard Ensemble (The)

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"Working with an incredibly rich harmonic palette, the incisive articulation and collegial homogeneity which the ensemble achieves is remarkable. As one listens to the first section of "Singet dem Herrn" ... the combination of terpsichorean grace with contrapuntal fluidity takes the breath away. Even by The Hilliard Ensemble's elevated standards this is singing of quite extraordinary power. ...
Captured in the glorious acoustic of the Propstei St Gerold ... the kaleidoscopic luminosity of these sui generis works brings the listener irrevocably closer to Bach's genius."
(International Record Review)


Bach's choral oeuvre has marked an obvious gap in the huge repertoire of the Hilliard Ensemble which ranges from Perotinus Magnus to contemporary composition. Now the four singers - enhanced by four additional voices to form a soloist double choir - present their a-cappella-readings of Johann Sebastian Bach's wonderful motets, fascinating us once again with their seamless blend of sound and unique intonation.

The Hilliard Ensemble:

Joanne Lunn, soprano
Rebecca Outram, soprano
David James, countertenor
David Gould, countertenor
Rogers Covey-Crump, tenor, organ
Steven Harrold, tenor
Gordon Jones, baritone
Robert Macdonald, bass

Recorded November 2003