Monteverdi: Messa a Quattro voci et salmi of 1650 Vol I
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CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Monteverdi: Messa a Quattro voci et salmi of 1650 Vol I
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
[ Coro / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 1 April 2016
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Monteverdi's sacred vocal compositions introduced the expression of powerful and personal emotions to the world of church music. Whilst it took him a number of years to find fulfilment in his work, Monteverdi was a revered composer within his lifetime and his music is regarded as revolutionary, marking the change from the Renaissance style to that of the Baroque. This album comprises some of the finest works from Monteverdi's years as director of music at St Mark's in Venice, published posthumously in 1650 as the Messa a quattro voci et salmi.
"The Sixteen are marvelous as usual, and these radiant performances will confirm Monteverdi addicts (of which I am one) in their dedication to the art of one of the greatest composers ever, and surely solicit newcomers willing to take the plunge. The wonderful acoustics of St. Augustine's Church in Kilburn, London, make the experience complete." (AudAud Dec 2016)
"The Sixteen's complete recording of the Selva morale collection has been praised in these pages, and the qualities of ensemble are certainly worth noting here also. They are heard to best effect in the more richly scored pieces: the five-voice Laetatus sum and Laudate pueri, for example." Gramophone
Tracks:
Cavalli:
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Monteverdi:
Dixit [Dominus] Primo
Confitebor tibi Domine, SV194
Lauda Jerusalem a 3, SV202
Nisi Dominus I à 3 voci & duoi violini
Laudate pueri Primo à 5 concertato
Laetaniae della Beata Vergine a 6 voci
Beatus vir a 7, SV195
