Celebrate three decades of musical excellence with Les Arts Florissants' "The Official 30th Anniversary Edition," a captivating journey through the Baroque era's most exquisite arias and instrumental works. This album, released in 2009 under Warner Classics, is a testament to the ensemble's unparalleled artistry and their conductor, William Christie's, visionary leadership.
Spanning a little over an hour, this collection features 17 tracks that showcase the ensemble's versatility and mastery of the Baroque repertoire. From the triumphant "Te Deum" by Marc-Antoine Charpentier to the serene beauty of Handel's "Ombra mai fù" and the dramatic intensity of Purcell's "O All Ye People, Clap Your Hands," each piece is performed with precision and passion.
The album is a rich tapestry of languages and styles, with selections sung in Latin, Italian, German, and French. It includes works by renowned composers such as Charpentier, Campra, Handel, Haydn, Purcell, and Rossi, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Baroque period's musical landscape.
Les Arts Florissants, known for their authentic and historically informed performances, bring these works to life with their distinctive sound and deep understanding of the Baroque aesthetic. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
"The Official 30th Anniversary Edition" is not just a collection of beautiful arias; it's a celebration of Les Arts Florissants' enduring legacy and their commitment to preserving and promoting the Baroque musical heritage. It's an album that invites you to experience the rich tapestry of Baroque music, performed by one of the world's most renowned early music ensembles.
Tracks
Charpentier, M. A.: Te Deum, H. 146: I. PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146: IV. Pleni sunt coeli e terraMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bertrand Bontoux, Jeffrey Thompson, Joao Fernandes, Marc Mauillon, Olga Pitarch, Orlanda Velez Isidro, Paul Agnew, Topi Lehtipuu
Campra: Requiem: I. Introït. "Requiem aeternam"André Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Andrew Foster-Williams, Nicolas Rivenq, Paul Agnew
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1, Scene 1: Arioso. "Ombra mai fù" (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Anne Sofie von Otter
Haydn: The Creation, Hob. XXI:2, Pt. 1: No. 6, Arie. "Rollend in schäumenden Wellen" (Raphael)Joseph Haydn, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Dietrich Henschel
Haydn: The Creation, Hob. XXI:2, Pt. 3: No. 30, Duett mit Chor. "Von deiner Güt, o Herr und Gott" (Eva, Adam, Chor)Joseph Haydn, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Markus Werba, Sophie Karthäuser
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1, Scene 15: Aria. "Un cenno leggiadretto" (Atalanta)George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Sandrine Piau
Handel: Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371: I. AffettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, William Christie, Hiro Kurosaki
Handel: Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Christie, Hiro Kurosaki
Purcell: O All Ye People, Clap Your Hands, Z. 138Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: Hosanna to the Highest, Z. 187Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew
Campra: Deuxième livre de motets: No. 5, Florete prata, frondete liliaAndré Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": SimphonieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": Grand récit. "Quia non petisti tibi dies multos" - "Si autem ambulaveris"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Neal Davies
Campra: Pseaumes mis en musique à grand chœur: Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus": Duo. "Hii in curribus"André Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Andrew Foster-Williams, Arnaud Marzorati
Rossi: Un peccator pentito: "Spargete sospiri"Luigi Rossi, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Andrew Tortise, André Morsch, Claire Debono, Judith van Wanroij, Konstantin Wolff, Xavier Sabata
Charpentier: Messe pour les trépassés, H. 2: VII. Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bertrand Bontoux, Jeffrey Thompson, Joao Fernandes, Marc Mauillon, Olga Pitarch, Orlanda Velez Isidro, Paul Agnew, Topi Lehtipuu
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