Accentus, the renowned French choir, presents a captivating journey through the world of classical and choral music with their album released on December 13, 2010, under the naïve label. This impressive collection spans a diverse range of compositions, from well-known masterpieces to lesser-known gems, all meticulously arranged for choir and orchestra.
The album opens with Samuel Barber's poignant "Adagio for Strings," followed by the hauntingly beautiful "Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto" by Gustav Mahler. Accentus then takes on a variety of pieces, showcasing their versatility and skill. They tackle the intricate arrangements of Gérard Pesson and Frank Krawczyk, as well as the delicate etchings of Frédéric Chopin's "Etudes, Op. 10: No. 6 in E-Flat Minor," arranged by Clytus Gottwald.
The choir delves into the romantic and introspective works of composers like Gabriel Fauré, Hugo Wolf, and Franz Schubert, as well as the dramatic and powerful pieces of Sergei Prokofiev and Johannes Brahms. They also pay homage to the sacred and spiritual with works like Gabriel Fauré's "Requiem, Op. 48" and Johann Sebastian Bach's "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Chorale)."
Accentus's interpretation of these pieces is marked by their signature precision, passion, and emotional depth. The choir's ability to bring out the nuances and complexities of each composition is truly remarkable. The album's duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes is a testament to the choir's stamina and dedication to their craft.
This album is a testament to Accentus's prowess and their ability to breathe new life into both familiar and obscure classical pieces. It's a must-listen for any fan of choral and classical music, offering a rich and rewarding experience from start to finish.
Tracks
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 "Agnus Dei" - Arr. for ChoirSamuel Barber, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto. Kein deutscher Himmel - Arr. by Gérard PessonGustav Mahler, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Komm, süsser Tod, BWV 478 - Arr. by Frank KrawczykJohann Sebastian Bach, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 6 in E-Flat Minor - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldFrédéric Chopin, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
3 Poèmes de Stéphane Mallarmé, M.64: No. 1, Soupir - Arr. for ChoirMaurice Ravel, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Knut Nystedt
Mörike-Lieder: No. 7, Das verlassene Mägdlein - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldHugo Wolf, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Mörike-Lieder: No. 23, Auf ein altes Bild - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldHugo Wolf, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
7 Frühe Lieder: No. 3, Die Nachtigall - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldAlban Berg, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Rückert Lieder: No. 4, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldGustav Mahler, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Les angélus, L. 76 - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldClaude Debussy, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: III. Largo - Arr. by Clytus GottwaldFrédéric Chopin, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto No. 4 in F Minor "Winter", RV 297 - Arr. for Choir and OrchestraAntonio Vivaldi, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus, Orchestre National De France
Am Tage Aller Seelen, D. 343 - Arr. for ChoirFranz Schubert, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: VI. The Field of the Dead - Arr. for ChoirSergei Prokofiev, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Vierzehn Lieder und Gesänge. Aus der Jugenzeit: No. 5, Scheiden und Meiden - Arr. for ChoirGustav Mahler, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
5 Gedichte für eine Frauenstimme, WWV 91: No. 3, Im Treibhaus - Arr. for ChoirRichard Wagner, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810: II. Andante con moto - Arr. for ChoirFranz Schubert, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911: No. 20, Der Wegweiser. Mässig - Arr. for ChoirFranz Schubert, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Nacht und Träume, Op. 43 No. 2, D. 827 - Arr. for ChoirFranz Schubert, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: No. 4, Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz - Arr. for ChoirGustav Mahler, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Geistliche Oden und Lieder I, Wq. 194: No. 45, Busslied - Arr. for ChoirCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
An Wasserflüssen Babylon - Arr. for ChoirPeter Cornelius, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
6 Partitas: No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: V. Menuet II - Arr. for ChoirJohann Sebastian Bach, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Préludes, Premier Livre, L. 117: No. 6, Des pas sur la neige - Arr. for ChoirClaude Debussy, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Shéhérazade: No. 2, La flûte enchantée - Arr. for ChoirMaurice Ravel, Laurence Equilbey, Accentus
Oratorio de Noël, Op. 12: No. 5, Benedictus qui venitCamille Saint-Saëns, Sandrine Piau, Laurence Equilbey, Aurélie Saraf, Daniel Maurer, Johann Weisser
Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: V. Panis angelicusCésar Franck, Pavol Breslik, Laurence Equilbey, Daniel Maurer, Sonia Wieder-Atherton
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165: III. Alleluja. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sandrine Piau, Laurence Equilbey, Orchestre National De France
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