Immerse yourself in the profound and sacred realm of choral and classical music with John Eliot Gardiner's latest album, "Sacred Music." Released on February 3, 2023, under Warner Classics, this extraordinary collection spans over two hours and thirteen minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions from some of the most revered names in classical music history.
Gardiner, a renowned conductor and musicologist, curates a diverse array of pieces that include requiems, operatic extracts, and choral masterpieces. The album features iconic works by Henry Purcell, Alessandro Scarlatti, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and many others. From the hauntingly beautiful "Stabat Mater" by Scarlatti to the powerful "Dixit Dominus" by Handel, each track is a testament to the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of sacred music.
The album is a celebration of the human voice and its ability to convey the deepest emotions and spiritual truths. Gardiner's meticulous attention to detail and his deep understanding of the music shine through in every performance, making this album a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the grandeur and complexity of classical choral music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sacred Music" offers a captivating journey through some of the most profound and moving compositions ever written.
Tracks
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58CHenry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: V. Sancta Mater, istud agasDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VI. Fac me vere tecum flereDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VII. Juxta crucemDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Scarlatti, D: Stabat Mater in C Minor: VIII. InflammatusDomenico Scarlatti, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Bach, JS: Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, The Monteverdi Choir
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: I. Dixit Dominus, Domino meoGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Charles Brett, Felicity Palmer, John Angelo Messana, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: IV. Juravit DominusGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Dixit Dominus, HWV 232: VII. De torrente in via bibetGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Felicity Palmer, Margaret Marshall, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Blow: Salvator mundiJohn Blow, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Carissimi: Jonas: "Et imperavit Dominus pisci"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Lucinda Houghton, The Monteverdi Choir
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate colles"Giacomo Carissimi, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Gillian Ross, Ruth Holton, Susan Hemington Jones
Gesualdo: Sacrarum cantionum liber primus a 5: No. 3, Ave dulcissima MariaCarlo Gesualdo, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
Campra: Messe de requiem: I. IntroïtAndré Campra, John Eliot Gardiner, Jean-Claude Orliac, The Monteverdi Choir, Stephen Roberts, Wynford Evans, English Baroque Soloists
Campra: Messe de requiem: V. SanctusAndré Campra, John Eliot Gardiner, Dinah Harris, Judith Nelson, The Monteverdi Choir, Stephen Roberts, English Baroque Soloists
Berlioz: L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H 130, Pt. 2: "Il s'en va loin de la terre" (Chœur)Hector Berlioz, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Massenet: La Vierge, Pt. 4: Le dernier sommeil de la ViergeJules Massenet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Cavalli: Salve ReginaFrancesco Cavalli, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Overture. Lamentations of the Israelites for the Death of JosephGeorge Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Air with Chorus. "And the children of Israel"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Royall, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "He sent a thick darkness"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "But as for his people"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Duet. "The Lord is a man of war"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, Charles Stewart, Stephen Varcoe, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Chorus. "And with the blast of thy nostrils"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54: Air. "The enemy said, I will pursue"George Frideric Handel, John Eliot Gardiner, William Kendall, Monteverdi Orchestra
Purcell: Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes, Z. 135Henry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists, John Tomlinson, Maldwyn Davies, The Monteverdi Choir
Bach, JS: Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Bach, JS: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230Johann Sebastian Bach, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists
Clemens non Papa: O Maria, vernans rosaJacob Clemens non Papa, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir
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