Immerse yourself in the profound and sacred world of classical choral music with John Eliot Gardiner's latest album, "Sacred Music." This extraordinary collection, released on February 3, 2023, under Warner Classics, brings together a stunning array of compositions from some of the most revered composers in history, including Purcell, Scarlatti, Bach, Handel, and many more. Spanning a diverse range of genres such as choral, classical, opera, and requiem, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of sacred music.
With a duration of 2 hours and 13 minutes, "Sacred Music" features 29 tracks that showcase the exquisite vocal talents of The Monteverdi Choir and the masterful orchestration of the English Baroque Soloists, all under the expert direction of John Eliot Gardiner. From the hauntingly beautiful "Stabat Mater" by Domenico Scarlatti to the powerful and dramatic "Israel in Egypt" by Handel, each piece is a masterclass in composition and performance, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
Gardiner, known for his innovative and insightful interpretations of Baroque and classical music, brings a fresh perspective to these sacred works, highlighting their emotional resonance and spiritual significance. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire, offering a deep and moving exploration of the sacred music tradition.
Tracks
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58CHenry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: V. Sancta Mater, istud agasDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VI. Fac me vere tecum flereDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VII. Juxta crucemDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VIII. InflammatusDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Bach, JS: Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: I. Dixit Dominus, Domino meoGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Charles Brett, Felicity Palmer, John Angelo Messana, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: IV. Juravit DominusGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VII. De torrente in via bibetGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Felicity Palmer, Margaret Marshall, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Blow: Salvator mundiJohn Blow, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Carissimi: Jonas: "Et imperavit Dominus pisci"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Lucinda Houghton, The Monteverdi Choir
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate colles"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Gillian Ross, Ruth Holton, Susan Hemington Jones
Gesualdo: Sacrarum cantionum liber primus a 5: No. 3, Ave dulcissima MariaCarlo Gesualdo, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Campra: Messe de requiem: I. IntroïtAndré Campra, John Eliot Gardiner, Jean-Claude Orliac, The Monteverdi Choir, Stephen Roberts, Wynford Evans, English Baroque Soloists
Campra: Messe de requiem: V. SanctusAndré Campra, John Eliot Gardiner, Dinah Harris, Judith Nelson, The Monteverdi Choir, Stephen Roberts, English Baroque Soloists
Berlioz: L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H 130, Pt. 2: "Il s'en va loin de la terre" (Chœur)Hector Berlioz, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Massenet: La Vierge, Pt. 4: Le dernier sommeil de la ViergeJules Massenet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Cavalli: Salve ReginaFrancesco Cavalli, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Overture. Lamentations of the Israelites for the Death of JosephGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Air with Chorus. "And the children of Israel"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Royall, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "He sent a thick darkness"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "But as for his people"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Duet. "The Lord is a man of war"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Charles Stewart, Stephen Varcoe, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "And with the blast of thy nostrils"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Air. "The enemy said, I will pursue"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, William Kendall, Monteverdi Orchestra
Purcell: Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes, Z. 135Henry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, John Tomlinson, Maldwyn Davies, The Monteverdi Choir
Bach, JS: Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Bach, JS: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Clemens non Papa: O Maria, vernans rosaJacob Clemens non Papa, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
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