Immerse yourself in the rich baroque masterpieces of Giacomo Carissimi with this captivating album, "Carissimi: Jephte, Jonas & Judicium extremum," released on March 4, 2023, under Warner Classics. This collection showcases Carissimi's profound ability to blend dramatic storytelling with divine inspiration, offering a journey through his sacred oratorios and motets.
The album spans a little over an hour and a half, featuring powerful works like "Judicium extremum," a vivid depiction of the Last Judgment, and the poignant narrative of "Jephte," based on the biblical story of Jephthah. Carissimi's "Jonas" brings to life the tale of Jonah and the whale with striking musical storytelling. The album concludes with Francesco Cavalli's serene "Salve Regina," adding a touch of contrast and tranquility.
Carissimi, an influential Italian composer of the 17th century, is renowned for his innovative approach to vocal writing and his significant contributions to the development of the oratorio genre. This album is a testament to his enduring legacy, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and dramatic depth of his compositions. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the baroque era, this album promises an enriching and engaging listening experience.
Tracks
Carissimi: Judicium extremum: "Aspiciebam in visione noctis"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, Stephen Charlesworth, Stephen Varcoe
Carissimi: Judicium extremum : "Tunc, horribili sonitu"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Donna Deam, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, The Monteverdi Choir, Paul Tindall, Philip Slane, Ruth Holton, Susan Hemington Jones, Suzane Flowers
Carissimi: Judicium extremum: "Tunc, apertis caelis"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Donna Deam, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, The Monteverdi Choir, Ruth Holton, Stephen Charlesworth, Stephen Varcoe, Susan Hemington Jones, Suzane Flowers
Carissimi: Judicium extremum: "Quam magna, quam amara"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, The Monteverdi Choir
Carissimi: Jonas: "Cum repleta esset Ninive"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Gillian Ross, Jonathan Peter Kenny, The Monteverdi Choir, Ruth Holton, Stephen Varcoe
Carissimi: Jonas: "Jonas autem interioribus navis"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Mark Tucker, The Monteverdi Choir, Philip Newton, Ruth Holton
Carissimi: Jonas: "Justus es, Domine"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Mark Tucker
Carissimi: Jonas: "Et imperavit Dominus pisci"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Lucinda Houghton, The Monteverdi Choir
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vocasset in proelium"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Ashley Stafford, Donna Deam, The Monteverdi Choir, Nigel Robson, Richard Savage, Suzanne Flowers
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum autem victor Jephte"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Lawrence Wallington, The Monteverdi Choir, Ruth Holton
Carissimi: Jephte: "Cum vidisset Jephte"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Ashley Stafford, The Monteverdi Choir, Nigel Robson, Ruth Holton
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate colles"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Gillian Ross, Ruth Holton, Susan Hemington Jones
Carissmini: Jephte: "Plorate, filii Israel"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Cavalli: Salve ReginaFrancesco Cavalli, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
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