Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Claudio Monteverdi's "Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, 1610, etc.," a masterful rendition conducted by the esteemed John Eliot Gardiner. Released in 1994 under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this two-CD collection is a treasure trove of classical and operatic brilliance, spanning a rich 2 hours and 19 minutes.
This album is a meticulous presentation of Monteverdi's sacred music, featuring the iconic "Vespro della Beata Vergine" along with other notable works. The tracklist is a journey through the composer's virtuosity, beginning with the stirring "Deus in adjutorium meum intende" and culminating in the transcendent "Gloria Patri." Each piece is performed with precision and passion, showcasing the intricate compositions that have cemented Monteverdi's legacy in the annals of music history.
Gardiner's performing edition brings a fresh perspective to these timeless works, highlighting the interplay between the vocal and instrumental elements. The album includes a variety of psalms, concertos, and hymns, each contributing to the rich tapestry of sound that Monteverdi so skillfully wove.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of Monteverdi's genius, this album offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore his works in their full glory. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 1. Deus in adjutorium meum intendeClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 2. Domine ad adjuvandum me festinaClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 3. Psalmus 109: Dixit DominusClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 4. Concerto: Nigra sumClaudio Monteverdi, Philip Langridge, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 5. Psalmus 112: Laudate, pueri, DominumClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 6. Concerto: Pulchra esClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 7. Psalmus 121: Laetatus sumClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, James Bowman, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 8. Concerto: Duo SeraphimClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 9. Psalmus 126: Nisi DominusClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 10. Concerto: Audi, coelumClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 11. Psalmus 147; Lauda, Jerusalem, DominumClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 12. Sonata sopra 'Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis'Claudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 13. Hymnus: Ave Maria stellaClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, James Bowman, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 14. Magnificat: MagnificatClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 15. Magnificat: Et exultavitClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, The Monteverdi Choir, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 16. Magnificat: Quia respexitClaudio Monteverdi, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 17. Magnificat: Quia fecit mihi magnaClaudio Monteverdi, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 18. Magnificat: Et misericordia eiusClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 19. Magnificat: Fecit PotentiamClaudio Monteverdi, James Bowman, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 20. Deposuit potentesClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 21. Esurientes implevit bonisClaudio Monteverdi, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 22. Suscepit IsraelClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, The Monteverdi Choir, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 23. Sicut locutus estClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 24. Gloria PatriClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 25. Sicut erat in principioClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Audite principes a 16, C 123 - Transc. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Hodie Christus natus est - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Bassano, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Angelus ad pastores - Transc. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, Charles Brett, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Quem Vidistis pastores a 12, C 77 - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, Charles Brett, Philip Langridge, Martyn Hill, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Salvator noster a 15, C 80 - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, John Angelo Messana, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Hodie Christus natus est - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot Gardiner: O magnum mysterium - Trans. Denis Arnold (1926/86)/Ed.for perf.J.E.Gardiner (1943-)Giovanni Gabrieli, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Exultent caeli - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerClaudio Monteverdi, John Angelo Messana, Martyn Hill, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
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