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Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Charpentier: Méditations (LP)

Marc-Antoine Charpentier

2021
10 tracks
23 min

Charpentier: Méditations

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Product description

Immerse yourself in the profound and reflective world of Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Charpentier: Méditations," a captivating collection of harp arrangements of his renowned "Méditations pour le Carême" (H.380). Released on August 16, 2021, under the Comtat Venaissin Records label, this album offers a serene and introspective journey through the sacred music of the French Baroque master.

Comprising ten tracks, each titled after its respective meditation, the album spans a concise yet impactful 23 minutes. Charpentier, a prominent composer during the reign of Louis XIV, is celebrated for his intricate and expressive works, and this album is no exception. The harp arrangements breathe new life into these timeless pieces, highlighting their delicate beauty and emotional depth.

From the somber tones of "Desolatione desolata est" to the poignant "Stabat mater dolorosa," each track invites you to contemplate the spiritual and emotional nuances of Charpentier's compositions. The album is a testament to the enduring power of Charpentier's music, offering a moment of quiet reflection in our fast-paced world.

Whether you are a longtime admirer of Charpentier's work or a newcomer to his music, "Charpentier: Méditations" promises a deeply moving and enriching listening experience. Let the ethereal sounds of the harp transport you to a place of tranquility and contemplation.

Tracks

Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: I. Desolatione desolata est (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues, Clara de l’Isle
2:27
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: II. Sicut pullus hirundinis (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues
1:36
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: III. Tristis est anima mea (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Clara de l’Isle, Juliette d’Entraigues
2:08
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: IV. Ecce Judas (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Clara de l’Isle, Juliette d’Entraigues
2:07
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: V. Cum cenasset Jesus (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues, Clara de l’Isle
3:10
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: VI. Quaerebat Pilatus dimittere Jesum (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Clara de l’Isle, Juliette d’Entraigues
1:29
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: VII. Tenebrae factae sunt (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues, Clara de l’Isle
2:23
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: VIII. Stabat mater dolorosa (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues, Clara de l’Isle
2:03
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: IX. Sola vivebat in antris (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Clara de l’Isle, Juliette d’Entraigues
3:50
Méditations pour le Carême in C Major, H.380: X. Tentavit Deus Abraham (Arr. for Harps)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Harpistes du Comtat, Juliette d’Entraigues, Clara de l’Isle
1:42

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Charpentier: Méditations
Artist: Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Album release date: August 16, 2021
Label: Comtat Venaissin Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 23 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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