Immerse yourself in the sacred and festive sounds of the holiday season with "Christmas at San Marco" by Vocal Concert Dresden. Released on November 19, 2010, under the Berlin Classics label, this choral album is a captivating blend of traditional Christmas music and classical compositions, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Kyrie in F," a three-part choral piece that sets the tone for the spiritual journey ahead. Following this, the "Messa per San Marco" takes center stage, a comprehensive Mass that includes the iconic "Gloria in excelsis Deo" and the moving "Crucifixus." Each section of the Mass is performed with precision and passion, showcasing the exceptional vocal talents of the ensemble.
The festive spirit is further enhanced with the inclusion of "Adeste fideles," a traditional Christmas carol presented in three distinct movements. The album also features the "Sinfonia in G," a three-movement instrumental piece that adds a touch of classical elegance to the collection.
Completing the album is the "Te Deum laudamus in C," a grand hymn of praise that includes the powerful "Tu Rex gloriae Christe" and the solemn "Aeterna fac." Throughout the album, Vocal Concert Dresden delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive, making "Christmas at San Marco" a standout addition to any choral music collection.
Tracks
Kyrie in F: I. Kyrie eleisonFerdinando Bertoni, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Kyrie in F: II. Christe eleisonFerdinando Bertoni, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Kyrie in F: III. Kyrie eleisonFerdinando Bertoni, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: II. Gratias agimus TibiBaldassare Galuppi, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: III. Domine Deus, Rex CoelestisBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: IV. Qui tollis peccata MundiBaldassare Galuppi, Valentina Varriale, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: V. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisBaldassare Galuppi, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: VI. Quoniam tu solus SanctusBaldassare Galuppi, Julien Behr, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: VII. Cum Sancto SpirituBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: VIII. Credo in unum DeumBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: IX. Et incarnatus EstBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: X. CrucifixusBaldassare Galuppi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Julien Behr, Clemens Heidrich, Peter Kopp, Vocal Concert Dresden, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Messa per San Marco: XI. Et ResurrexitBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Adeste fideles: I. Adeste FidelesBaldassare Galuppi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Adeste fideles: II. Non metue cor NostrumBaldassare Galuppi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Adeste fideles: III. AllelujaBaldassare Galuppi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Sinfonia in G: I. AllegroGaetano Latilla, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Sinfonia in G: II. AndanteGaetano Latilla, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Sinfonia in G: III. AllegroGaetano Latilla, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Te Deum laudamus in C: I. Te Deum laudamusBaldassare Galuppi, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Julien Behr, Peter Kopp, Vocal Concert Dresden, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Te Deum laudamus in C: II. Tu Rex gloriae ChristeBaldassare Galuppi, Mary-Ellen Nesi, Julien Behr, Clemens Heidrich, Peter Kopp, Vocal Concert Dresden, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Te Deum laudamus in C: III. Te ergo quaesumusBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
Te Deum laudamus in C: IV. Aeterna facBaldassare Galuppi, Vocal Concert Dresden, Peter Kopp, Dresdner Instrumental-Concert
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