Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Baroque music with Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Te Deum; Messe de Minuit; Nuit." This exquisite album, released in 1997, showcases the masterful compositions of Charpentier, performed by the renowned Les Musiciens du Louvre under the direction of Marc Minkowski.
The album features Charpentier's iconic "Te Deum" in D major, H. 146, a grand motet for soloists, choir, and orchestra, celebrated for its stirring prelude. This piece, composed between 1688 and 1698, is one of only four surviving Te Deum settings by Charpentier and is a cornerstone of Baroque choral music. The album also includes the enchanting "Messe de Minuit pour Noël," H. 9, a Christmas mass based on French carols, and the serene "In nativitatem Domini canticum," H. 416, which features the hauntingly beautiful "Nuit."
With a duration of 47 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of Baroque elegance, featuring a stellar cast of vocalists including Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Eric Huchet, and Patrick Henckens. The meticulous performance by Les Musiciens du Louvre and the insightful direction of Marc Minkowski bring Charpentier's compositions to life, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Recorded by Archiv Produktion, this album is a testament to the enduring appeal of Charpentier's music and the skill of the performers who bring it to life.
Tracks
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: I. Prélude. RondeauMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Te Deum laudamus (Bass)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Russell Smythe, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Te aeternum Patrem (Chorus, Soprano I/II, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Te per orbem terrarum (Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Bass)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Patrick Henckens, Jean-Louis Bindi, Eric Huchet, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Tu devicto mortis aculeo (Chorus, Bass)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Russell Smythe, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Te ergo quaesumus (Soprano I)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Aeterna fac cum Sanctis tuis (Chorus, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Soprano II)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Magdalena Kožená, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Russell Smythe, Jean-Louis Bindi, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Dignare, Domine, die isto (Soprano I, Bass, Soprano II)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Russell Smythe, Jean-Louis Bindi, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos (Soprano I, Bass)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Russell Smythe, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Te Deum for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, H. 146: In te, Domine, speravi (Chorus, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Bass)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Jean-Louis Bindi, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: III. NuitMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: KyrieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: ChristeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Russell Smythe, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: GloriaMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Jean-Louis Bindi, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: CredoMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Annick Massis, Magdalena Kožená, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Russell Smythe, Jean-Louis Bindi, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: Offertoire: Laissez paitre vos bestes H. 531 bMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: Sanctus - BenedictusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Russell Smythe, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
Messe de Minuit, H. 9: Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Eric Huchet, Patrick Henckens, Jean-Louis Bindi, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Marc Minkowski, Chorus Of Les Musiciens Du Louvre
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