Dive into the rich tapestry of Baroque music with the Yale Collegium Players' rendition of Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's "Vesperae longiores ac breviores." This captivating album, released in 2011 under the Carus label, offers a profound exploration of Biber's choral masterpieces, spanning a concise yet impactful 59 minutes. The album features a blend of sacred vocal works and instrumental sonatas, showcasing the ensemble's virtuosity and the composer's innovative spirit.
The tracklist is a journey through Biber's religious compositions, including the Vespers settings and the enchanting "Mystery Sonatas." Highlights include the intricate "Dixit Dominus," the serene "Beatus vir," and the majestic "Magnificat." The album also features solo vocal pieces like "Ave maris stella" and "Sancta Maria, Mater Dei," performed with exquisite delicacy and precision.
The Yale Collegium Players, along with the Yale Schola Cantorum and conductor Simon Carrington, bring a fresh and vibrant interpretation to Biber's works. The ensemble's commitment to historical performance practices ensures an authentic and immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned Baroque enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a deep and rewarding exploration of one of the Baroque era's most brilliant composers.
Tracks
Domine ad adjuvandum me festinaRuprecht Ignaz Mayr, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 1, Dixit DominusHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 2, Confitebor tibi DomineHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes: VIII. Sonata a 5Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 3, Beatus virHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Mellissa Hughes, Ian L. Howell, Derek Chester, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 4, Laudate pueri, DominumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 5, Laudate DominumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Mystery Sonatas: No. 1, Sonata in D Minor "The Annunciation"Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Robert Mealy, William Perdue, Stephen Fraser, Simon Carrington
Ave maris stellaLeopold I, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Sancta Maria, Mater DeiRuprecht Ignaz Mayr, Mellissa Hughes, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Simon Carrington
Vesperæ longiores ac breviores una cum litaniis Lauretanis: No. 6, MagnificatHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Mellissa Hughes, Derek Chester, Ian L. Howell, Douglas Williams, Stephen Fraser, Yale Collegium Players, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
Salve ReginaGiovanni Legrenzi, Stephen Fraser, Yale Schola Cantorum, Simon Carrington
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