Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of 17th-century Italian music with Giacomo Carissimi's "Carissimi: Jephté, Ezechias, Abraham et Isaac & Tolle, sponsa." This captivating album, released on August 19, 2022, under Warner Classics, showcases the masterful storytelling of Carissimi, a pivotal figure in the development of oratorio and cantata.
The album is a collection of sacred histories, or "historie sacre," that bring to life biblical tales through music. It features three main works: "Jephte," the story of Jephthah and his daughter; "Ezechias," the tale of King Hezekiah's illness and recovery; and "Abraham et Isaac," the narrative of Abraham's sacrifice. Each piece is a testament to Carissimi's ability to convey deep emotion and drama through his compositions.
The album also includes "Tolle, sponsa," a beautiful and serene motet that provides a peaceful conclusion to the dramatic narratives. The performances are led by the renowned conductor Michel Corboz, with the Gulbenkian Orchestra and Coro providing impeccable support. The soloists, including Philippe Huttenlocher and John Elwes, deliver powerful and nuanced performances that bring Carissimi's music to life.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a substantial and engaging journey through the world of early Baroque music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Carissimi's "Carissimi: Jephté, Ezechias, Abraham et Isaac & Tolle, sponsa" offers a compelling and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vocasset in proelium" (Historicus, Jephte, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Helena Claudio, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Et percussit Jephte" (Historicus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Helena Claudio, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum autem victor Jephte" (Historicus, Filia, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Helena Claudio, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cantate mecum Domino" (Filia, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vidisset Jephte" (Historicus, Jephte)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Helena Claudio, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Pater mi, si voviste votum Domino" (Filia, Jephte)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Vade filia mea" (Jephte, Historicus a 4)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Helena Claudio, Joana Silva, Nicole Rossier, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate colles" (Filia, Eccho)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Joana Silva, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate filii Israel" (Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Aegrotante Ezechia" (Angeli, Dominus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Ezechia, hoc tibi dicit Dominus" (Isaias, Ezechias, Angeli)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Obsecro, Domine" (Ezechias)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Misertus est autem Dominus Ezechia et ait" (Angeli, Dominus, Ezechias)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, Michel Brodard, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Narrabimus omnes opera Domini" (Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Tentavit Deus Abraham" (Historicus, Deus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Pater mi, ecce ignis" (Isaac, Historicus, Abraham)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Non extendas manum tuam super Isaac" (Angelus, Abraham, Isaac)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Vocavit et iterum Angelus Domini" (Historicus, Angelus, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Qui misit Angelum" (Abraham, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, John Elwes, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Tolle, sponsaGiacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Jennifer Smith, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
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