Dive into the rich tapestry of Baroque music with Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Judicium Salomonis," a masterful collection of sacred works that showcase the composer's profound musical genius. This album, released in 2006 on Warner Classics, features the renowned ensemble Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to these performances.
The album presents a captivating journey through Charpentier's "Judicium Salomonis," a dramatic oratorio that retells the biblical story of King Solomon's judgment, as well as selections from his "Motet pour une longue offrande." The intricate compositions are performed with exquisite precision and artistic flair, highlighting the intricate harmonies and vivid storytelling that Charpentier is known for.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Charpentier's sacred music, providing both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to Baroque music with an enriching listening experience. The performances are marked by their clarity, depth, and expressive power, making this release a standout in the catalog of Marc-Antoine Charpentier's works.
Tracks
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422: Introduction. SimphonieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 1: Récit. "Confortatum est regnum Israel"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Marc Mauillon
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 1: Chœur. "Tunc laetata est omnis Ecclesia"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 1: Trio. "Et rex similiter valde laetatus est"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Joao Fernandes, Leif Aruhn-Solén, Marc Mauillon
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 1: Récit. "Benedictus es Domine Deus Israel"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 1: Chœur. "Ideo cunctis unanimiter laetantibus"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": SimphonieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": Récit. "Nocte autem sequenti" - "Domine Deus meus"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Marc Mauillon, Neal Davies, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": Grand récit. "Quia non petisti tibi dies multos" - "Si autem ambulaveris"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Neal Davies
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": Chœur. "Et facto mane evigilavit Salomon"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 3 "Dispute des deux mères": Récit. "Obsecro mi domine" - Duo. "Non est ita ut dicis" - Récit. "Haec dicit filius meus" - Air. "Date huic infantem"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Ana Quintans, Marc Molomot, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 3 "Dispute des deux mères": Chœur. "Audivit omnis Israel"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 1, PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 2, Air. "Paravit Dominus in judicio thronum suum"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Neal Davies
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 3, PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 4, Chœur. "Pluet super peccatores laqueos" - Trio. "Vidi impium superexaltatum"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Joao Fernandes, Marc Molomot, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 5, Simphonie - Duo. "Deus justus et patiens" - Chœur. "Speravi in bonitate tua"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Ana Quintans, Maud Gnidzaz
Charpentier: Motet pour une longue offrande, H. 434: No. 6, Simphonie - Trio. "Justus es Domine" - Chœur. "Virtutem terribilium tuorum eructabunt"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Cari Ghazarossian, Leif Aruhn-Solén, Neal Davies
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