Immerse yourself in the divine beauty of Antonio Vivaldi's sacred choral masterpieces with this captivating album, released on Berlin Classics in 1990. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection showcases Vivaldi's extraordinary talent for blending sacred text with vibrant, uplifting music. The album opens with Vivaldi's renowned "Gloria in D Major, RV 589," a grand and jubilant setting of the traditional Latin text, featuring a full complement of soloists and chorus. Each movement is a gem, from the triumphant opening "Gloria in excelsis Deo" to the tender "Domine Deus," and the powerful "Cum Sancto Spiritu."
The second half of the album presents Vivaldi's "Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611," a sublime setting of the Magnificat text, sung with devotion and artistry. The album concludes with Bach's "Gloria in Excelsis Deo, BWV 191," a short but powerful work that complements Vivaldi's compositions beautifully. This album is a testament to Vivaldi's enduring appeal and his ability to create music that resonates with listeners on a profound level. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Friedrich Kircheis
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra pax hominibusAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: III. Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Andrea Ihle, Elisabeth Wilke, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Ludwig Güttler, Virtuosi Saxoniae
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Hallenser Madrigalisten
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IV. Propter magnam gloriamAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Halle Madrigal Singers
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VI. Domine DeusAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VII. Domine fili unigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Hallenser Madrigalisten
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Hallenser Madrigalisten
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler, Hallenser Madrigalisten
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram patrisAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus SanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: I. Magnificat anima mea dominumAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: Et exultavit spiritus meusAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: Quia respexitAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: IV. Quia fecitAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: V. Et misericordiaAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: Vi. Fecit PotentiamAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: VII. Deposuit potentesAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: VIII. Esurientes implevit bonisAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: IX. Suscepit IsraelAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: X. Sicut locutus estAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Magnificat in G Minor, RV 611: XI. Gloria PatriAntonio Vivaldi, Hallenser Madrigalisten, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in Excelsis Deo, BWV 191: I. "Gloria in excelsis deo"Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig Güttler, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Vienna Concentus Vocalis
Gloria in Excelsis Deo, BWV 191: II. Duetto: Gloria Patri et FilioJohann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Concentus Vocalis, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Gloria in Excelsis Deo, BWV 191: III. Coro: Sicut erat in principioJohann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Concentus Vocalis, Virtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
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