I love Vivaldi and the Venetian color his music has. This Magnificat is seldom performed, but I think it is one of his finest pieces. What a marvelous parade of delightful, varied, short movements. Each one has such a distinct, sharp musical profile – and then it’s done.

– Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

VIVALDI Magnificat

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director
Molly Quinn and Nola Richardson, Sopranos
Daniel Moody and Clifton Massey, Countertenors
Chad Kranak, Tenor
Paul An, Bass
Diane Lesser and Marsha Heller, Oboes

Recorded live in concert on January 29, 2020
The Church of the Ascension, New York City

The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.