Immerse yourself in the rich baroque world of Giacomo Carissimi with this captivating album, released on August 19, 2022, by Warner Classics. Spanning a concise yet impactful 68 minutes, this collection showcases Carissimi's mastery of sacred oratorio and cantata, offering a profound exploration of biblical narratives through music.
The album presents three complete oratorios: "Jephte," "Ezechias," and "Abraham et Isaac," each a dramatic retelling of biblical tales. "Jephte" delves into the tragic story of Jephte, a judge of Israel who makes a vow with fateful consequences. "Ezechias" recounts the illness and healing of King Hezekiah, while "Abraham et Isaac" narrates the poignant story of Abraham's test of faith. Each oratorio is a testament to Carissimi's ability to blend narrative and music, creating a deeply engaging listening experience.
The album concludes with "Tolle, sponsa," a beautiful cantata that adds a touch of lyrical elegance to the collection. Carissimi's compositions, characterized by their expressive melodies and intricate polyphony, are brought to life by the skilled performances of the featured artists. This album is a must for enthusiasts of early music and those seeking to explore the depths of the baroque repertoire.
Tracks
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vocasset in proelium" (Historicus, Jephte, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Helena Claudio, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Et percussit Jephte" (Historicus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Helena Claudio, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum autem victor Jephte" (Historicus, Filia, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Helena Claudio, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cantate mecum Domino" (Filia, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vidisset Jephte" (Historicus, Jephte)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Helena Claudio, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Pater mi, si voviste votum Domino" (Filia, Jephte)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Vade filia mea" (Jephte, Historicus a 4)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Helena Claudio, Joana Silva, Nicole Rossier, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate colles" (Filia, Eccho)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Joana Silva, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate filii Israel" (Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Aegrotante Ezechia" (Angeli, Dominus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Ezechia, hoc tibi dicit Dominus" (Isaias, Ezechias, Angeli)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Obsecro, Domine" (Ezechias)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Misertus est autem Dominus Ezechia et ait" (Angeli, Dominus, Ezechias)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, Michel Brodard, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Ezechias: "Narrabimus omnes opera Domini" (Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Tentavit Deus Abraham" (Historicus, Deus)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Pater mi, ecce ignis" (Isaac, Historicus, Abraham)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Non extendas manum tuam super Isaac" (Angelus, Abraham, Isaac)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Vocavit et iterum Angelus Domini" (Historicus, Angelus, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Historia di Abraham et Isaac: "Qui misit Angelum" (Abraham, Coro)Giacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, John Elwes, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Carissimi: Tolle, sponsaGiacomo Carissimi, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Jennifer Smith, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
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