Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant world of Baroque and Classical music with the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin's captivating album, "Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Sinfonia 'Al Santo Sepolcro'; Concerto 'I Pianto d'Arianna'." Released on November 18, 2010, under the Harmonia Mundi label, this collection is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and the timeless beauty of Giovanni Pergolesi's compositions.
The album opens with the Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169, "Al Santo Sepolcro," a piece that showcases the ensemble's mastery of Baroque orchestration. The Salve Regina a due voci in C Minor follows, offering a serene contrast. The heart of the album lies in the three-movement Concerto a 4 in E-Flat Major, "Il Pianto d'Arianna," a dramatic and expressive work that highlights the ensemble's dynamic range and emotional depth.
The second half of the album is dedicated to Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, a profound and moving setting of the Latin hymn. The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin delivers a powerful performance, with each movement revealing new layers of emotion and musical sophistication. The album concludes with the stirring "Quando corpus morietur," leaving the listener with a sense of awe and contemplation.
With a duration of just under an hour, this album is a perfect introduction to the works of Pergolesi and the exquisite playing of the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169, "Al Santo Sepolcro": Adagio molto - Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Salve Regina a due voci in C MinorGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Anna Prohaska, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Concerto a 4 in E-Flat Major, "Il Pianto d'Arianna": I. Andante - Allegro - Adagio - Andante - Allegro - LargoPietro Locatelli, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Concerto a 4 in E-Flat Major, "Il Pianto d'Arianna": II. Largo andantePietro Locatelli, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Concerto a 4 in E-Flat Major, "Il Pianto d'Arianna": III. Grave - Allegro - LargoPietro Locatelli, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: I. Duo "Stabat Mater dolorosa"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Anna Prohaska, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: II. Aria "Cujus animam gementem" (soprano)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: III. Duo "O quam tristis et afflicta"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: IV. Aria "Quae moerebat et dolebat" (alto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: V. Duo "Quis est homo qui non fleret"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Anna Prohaska, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: VI. Aria "Vidit suum dulcem natum"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: VII. Aria "Eja, mater, fons amoris" (alto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: VIII. Duo "Fac, ut ardeat cor meum"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: IX. Duo "Sancta mater, istud agas"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: X. Aria "Fac, ut portem Christi mortem" (alto)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: XI. Duo "Inflammatus et accensus"Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
Stabat Mater, P. 77: XII. Quando corpus morietur. Largo assai - Amen. Presto assaiGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink
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