Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred music with Martha Angelici's 1958 release, "Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites - Gervais: Exaudiat te." This captivating album presents a stunning collection of Baroque choral works, featuring the renowned Martha Angelici and an ensemble of talented vocalists. The album is a harmonious blend of two significant compositions: Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Miserere des Jésuites" (Psalm 51) and Charles-Hubert Gervais' "Exaudiat te" (Psalm 19).
Charpentier's "Miserere des Jésuites," composed for six voices, is a profound and introspective exploration of penitence and redemption. The piece is divided into multiple sections, each showcasing the exquisite vocal talents of the performers. From the solemn "Prélude" to the powerful "Chœur" and delicate "Duo," the album offers a rich tapestry of sound that highlights the depth and range of Baroque choral music.
Complementing Charpentier's masterpiece is Gervais' "Exaudiat te," a lesser-known but equally captivating work. This psalm setting is characterized by its lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies, providing a perfect counterpoint to the more dramatic intensity of the "Miserere."
The album's 19 tracks, spanning a total of 55 minutes, offer a comprehensive journey through these two remarkable compositions. The performances are marked by their technical precision, emotional resonance, and the seamless interplay between the vocalists. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
Recorded in mono and released on the BNF Collection label, "Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites - Gervais: Exaudiat te" is a testament to the enduring power of Baroque choral music. Martha Angelici's masterful interpretation, along with the contributions of Andrée Esposito, Jeannine Collard, Solange Michel, Jean Giraudeau, and Louis Noguera, makes this album a true gem in the world of classical recordings.
Tracks
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Prélude - Récit de basse et chœur. "Miserere mei Deus"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Louis Noguera, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": "Amplius lava me" - Récit de soprano et chœur. "Tibi soli peccavi"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Martha Angelici, Andree Esposito, Jeanine Collard, Solange Michel, Jean Giraudeau, Louis Noguera, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": "Et in peccatis concepit me mater mea" - Chœur. "Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti incerta"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Martha Angelici, Jeanine Collard, Jean Giraudeau, Louis Noguera, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Récit de ténor. "Asparges me hysopo"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Jean Giraudeau
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Trio. "Auditui meo dabis gaudium"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Solange Michel, Louis Noguera, Jean Giraudeau
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Chœur. "Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Duo. "Ne proicias me a facie tua" - Chœur. "Docebo iniquos vias tuas"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Andree Esposito, Jeanine Collard, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Récit de basse et chœur. "Libera me de sanguinibus Deus" - Récit de ténor et chœur. "Domine labia mea aperies"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Louis Noguera, Jean Giraudeau, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Récit de basse et chœur. "Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Louis Noguera, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Récit de soprano. "Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Andree Esposito
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Duo. "Benigne fac Domine"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Martha Angelici, Solange Michel
Psaume LI, H. 193 "Miserere des Jésuites": Chœur. "Tunc acceptabis sacrificium iustitiae oblationes"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Symphonie - Duo. "Exaudiat te Dominus"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Jean Giraudeau, Louis Noguera
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Récit de dessus. "Memor sit omnis sacrificii tui"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Martha Angelici
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Récit de dessus. "Tribuat tibi secundum cor tuum"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Martha Angelici
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Chœur. "Laetabimur in salutari tuo"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Trio. "Impleat Dominus"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Jean Giraudeau, Louis Noguera, Jeanine Collard
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Récit de basse. "Hii in curribus et hii in equis"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Louis Noguera
Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis": Chœur. "Domine salvum fac regem"Charles-Hubert Gervais, Orchestre Pasdeloup, Louis Martini, Chorale des Jeunesses Musicales de France
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