Celebrating three decades of musical excellence, Les Arts Florissants presents "The Official 30th Anniversary Edition," a captivating compilation of Baroque masterpieces. This album, released on October 2, 2009, under Warner Classics, showcases the ensemble's unparalleled prowess in the opera genre, spanning a rich and diverse repertoire.
The collection opens with Marc-Antoine Charpentier's triumphant "Te Deum, H. 146," followed by a selection of arias and instrumental pieces from the works of Handel, Haydn, Purcell, and Campra. Each track is a testament to the ensemble's meticulous attention to detail and their ability to breathe new life into centuries-old compositions. The album features standout performances such as Handel's serene "Ombra mai fù" from "Serse" and the enchanting duet "Von deiner Güt, o Herr und Gott" from Haydn's "The Creation."
With a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album is a journey through the Baroque era, highlighting Les Arts Florissants' commitment to historical performance practices and their dedication to preserving the rich heritage of early music. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of Baroque opera, this anniversary edition offers a delightful and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Charpentier, M. A.: Te Deum, H. 146: I. PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146: IV. Pleni sunt coeli e terraMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bertrand Bontoux, Jeffrey Thompson, Joao Fernandes, Marc Mauillon, Olga Pitarch, Orlanda Velez Isidro, Paul Agnew, Topi Lehtipuu
Campra: Requiem: I. Introït. "Requiem aeternam"André Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Andrew Foster-Williams, Nicolas Rivenq, Paul Agnew
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1, Scene 1: Arioso. "Ombra mai fù" (Serse)George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Anne Sofie von Otter
Haydn: The Creation, Hob. XXI:2, Pt. 1: No. 6, Arie. "Rollend in schäumenden Wellen" (Raphael)Joseph Haydn, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Dietrich Henschel
Haydn: The Creation, Hob. XXI:2, Pt. 3: No. 30, Duett mit Chor. "Von deiner Güt, o Herr und Gott" (Eva, Adam, Chor)Joseph Haydn, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Markus Werba, Sophie Karthäuser
Handel: Serse, HWV 40, Act 1, Scene 15: Aria. "Un cenno leggiadretto" (Atalanta)George Frideric Handel, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Sandrine Piau
Handel: Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371: I. AffettuosoGeorge Frideric Handel, William Christie, Hiro Kurosaki
Handel: Violin Sonata in D Major, HWV 371: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, William Christie, Hiro Kurosaki
Purcell: O All Ye People, Clap Your Hands, Z. 138Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Claire Debono, Hannah Morrison, Konstantin Wolff, Thomas Michael Allen
Purcell: Hosanna to the Highest, Z. 187Henry Purcell, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Konstantin Wolff, Paul Agnew
Campra: Deuxième livre de motets: No. 5, Florete prata, frondete liliaAndré Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Paul Agnew
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": SimphonieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Charpentier: Judicium Salomonis, H. 422, Pt. 2 "Le songe de Salomon": Grand récit. "Quia non petisti tibi dies multos" - "Si autem ambulaveris"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Neal Davies
Campra: Pseaumes mis en musique à grand chœur: Psaume XIX "Exaudiat te Dominus": Duo. "Hii in curribus"André Campra, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Andrew Foster-Williams, Arnaud Marzorati
Rossi: Un peccator pentito: "Spargete sospiri"Luigi Rossi, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Andrew Tortise, André Morsch, Claire Debono, Judith van Wanroij, Konstantin Wolff, Xavier Sabata
Charpentier: Messe pour les trépassés, H. 2: VII. Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bertrand Bontoux, Jeffrey Thompson, Joao Fernandes, Marc Mauillon, Olga Pitarch, Orlanda Velez Isidro, Paul Agnew, Topi Lehtipuu
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