Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Antonio Vivaldi's sacred choral works with this comprehensive collection, released on January 1, 2011, by Archiv Produktion. Spanning over two hours, this album features a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Vivaldi's mastery of the Baroque style. The English Concert, conducted by Trevor Pinnock, brings to life the intricate details and profound emotions of these pieces, accompanied by the exquisite vocals of Michael Chance.
The album opens with the iconic "Gloria, RV 589," a vibrant and joyous setting of the traditional Latin text. Following this, the "Nisi Dominus, RV 608" offers a more contemplative journey, blending solo and choral voices in a harmonious dialogue. The "Stabat Mater, RV 621" is a poignant meditation on the sorrow of the Virgin Mary, while the "Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616" concludes the collection with a serene and devotional tone.
In addition to these choral masterpieces, the album also includes instrumental works such as the "Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto'" and the "Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128." These pieces provide a dynamic contrast to the vocal works, showcasing Vivaldi's versatility and innovation in composition.
This album is not just a collection of music; it is a testament to Vivaldi's enduring legacy and his ability to evoke deep spiritual and emotional responses through his music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of Vivaldi's sacred works, performed with precision and passion by some of the most respected artists in the field.
Gloria, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Paul Goodwin, Mark Bennett, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: II. Et in terra paxAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: III. Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Jennifer Smith, Nancy Argenta, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Gloria, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: V. Propter magnam gloriam tuamAntonio Vivaldi, Jennifer Smith, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Paul Goodwin
Gloria, RV 589: VI. Domine Deus, Rex caelestisAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: VII. Domine Fili unigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisAntonio Vivaldi, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Gloria, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus sanctusAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Paul Goodwin, Mark Bennett, The English Concert Choir
Gloria, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Paul Goodwin, Mark Bennett, The English Concert Choir
O di Betlemme altera: I. IntroduzioneAlessandro Scarlatti, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Trevor Jones, Jane Coe, Peter McCarthy
O di Betlemme altera: II. Recit. O di Betlemme altera β III. Aria. Dal ben seno d'una stellaAlessandro Scarlatti, Nancy Argenta, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Trevor Jones, Jane Coe, Peter McCarthy
O di Betlemme altera: IV. Recit. Presa d'uomo la forma β V. Aria. L'autor d'ogni mio beneAlessandro Scarlatti, Nancy Argenta, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Trevor Jones, Jane Coe, Peter McCarthy
O di Betlemme altera: VI. Recit. fortunati, fortunati pastori! β VII. Pastorale. Tocco la prima sorte a voi, pastoriAlessandro Scarlatti, Nancy Argenta, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Trevor Jones, Jane Coe, Peter McCarthy
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace β GraveArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Adagio β Allegro β AdagioArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Allegro βArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": VI. Largo. PastoraleArcangelo Corelli, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Hanson, Walter Reiter, Jane Coe
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: I. Nisi DominusAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: II. Vanum est vobisAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: III. SurgiteAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: IV. Cum dederitAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: V. Sicut sagittaeAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: VI. Beatus virAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: VII. GloriaAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: VIII. Sicut erat in principioAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: IX. AmenAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Concerto for Strings in D Minor, RV 128: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Trevor Pinnock, The English Concert
Stabat Mater, RV 621: I. Stabat Mater dolorosaAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: II. Cuius animam gementemAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: III. O quam tristis et afflictaAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: IV. Quis est homo, qui non fleretAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: V. Quis non posset contristariAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: VI. Pro peccatis suae gentisAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: VII. Eia Mater, fons amorisAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: VIII. Fac ut ardeat cor meumAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Stabat Mater, RV 621: IX. AmenAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": I. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Sinfonia in B Minor, RV 169 "Al Santo Sepolcro": II. Allegro ma pocoAntonio Vivaldi, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616: I. Salve ReginaAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616: II. Ad te clamamusAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616: III. Ad te suspiramusAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, Lisa Beznosiuk, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616: IV. Eia ergo advocataAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
Salve Regina in C Minor, RV 616: V. Et Jesum benedictumAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Chance, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
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