Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with Giacomo Carissimi's "Carissimi: Jephthah - The Judgement of Solomon - Jonah," released on October 5, 2009, under Meridian Records. This captivating album spans a concise yet impactful 42 minutes, offering a profound exploration of sacred narratives through the lens of Carissimi's masterful compositions.
The album is a triptych of dramatic oratorios, each a vivid retelling of biblical tales. "Jephthah" delves into the tragic story of Jephthah and his daughter, while "The Judgement of Solomon" presents a gripping tale of wisdom and justice. "Jonah" concludes the collection with a narrative of divine intervention and redemption.
Carissimi's work is renowned for its expressive depth and intricate vocal writing, and this album is no exception. The pieces are performed with passion and precision, bringing to life the dramatic and emotional nuances of the texts. The album is a testament to Carissimi's enduring influence and the timeless power of Baroque music.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a curious newcomer, this album offers a compelling journey through the sacred and the dramatic, showcasing the genius of Giacomo Carissimi.
(C) 2009 meridian records
Tracks
Jephte: PreludeGiacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "When the King of the Ammonites Called the Israelites to Battle..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "If the Lord Gives the Ammonites Into My Hands..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Angus Smith, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "So Jephthah Went Out Against the Ammonites..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "And the Trumpets Sounded and the Drums Rolled...."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Flee, Yield, Impious Ones, Perish You People..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Flee, Yield, Impious Ones, Collapse..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "And Jephthah Struck Twenty Cities..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "And the Wailing Ammonites Were Humiliated..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "But When Jephthah Returned Home, Victorious, His Only Daughter Ran Out to Meet Him..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Strike Up the Drums, Clash the Cymbals..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Let Us Sing a Hymn to the Lord..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Sing to the Lord With Me, Sing All You People..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Let Us All Sing to the Lord, Let Us Praise the Prince of Battle..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "When Jephthah, Who Had Sword an Oath to the Lord, Saw His Daughter Coming to Meet Him..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Woe, Woe is Me, My Daughter, You Have Ensnared Me..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Angus Smith, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Why Have I Ensnared You, Father..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "I Opened My Mouth to the Lord..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Angus Smith, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "My Father, if You Have Made a Vow to the Lord..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "What Can Comfort Your Soul..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Angus Smith, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Send Me Away for Two Months..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Go, My Only Daughter..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Angus Smith, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "So the Daugher of Jepthah Went Away Into the Mountains..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Weep You Valleys, Grieve You Mountains..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Janet Coxwell, Paul McCreesh
Jephte: "Mourn, Children of Israel..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: PreludeGiacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "From the Lands of the Rising and the Setting Sun..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "I Said This Woman Lived in One House, and I Gave Birth Beside Her in the Bedroom..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Susan Hemington Jones, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "It's Not True What You Say..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Susan Hemington Jones, Tessa Bonner, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "God, Give Your Judgement to the King..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Alan Ewing, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Your Judgement is Right..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Tessa Bonner, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Alas, Alas! My Son..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Susan Hemington Jones, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Divide the Child!"Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Alan Ewing, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Neither Mine Nor Yours, Let Him Be Divided!"Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Tessa Bonner, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Alas, Alas, No Don't Divide Him. Give Her the Living Child..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Susan Hemington Jones, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Give This Woman the Living Child, for this is His Mother!"Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Alan Ewing, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "Rejoice with Me Everyone..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Susan Hemington Jones, Paul McCreesh
The Judgement of Solomon: "O People, Come..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: PreludeGiacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Since Nineveh was Full of Iniquity, the Voice of her Sins Cried..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Arise, Jonah, and Go to the Great City of Nineveh..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Jonah Heard the Voice of the Lord and Feared Greatly..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "And as He was Travelling in the Sea the Lord Stirred Up a Great Storm..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "And the Winds Joined Battle..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Great Gods, Strong Gods, Gods of Heaven, Gods of the Sea..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Jonah Meanwhile, His Heart Sorrowful, was Sleeping Heavily..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Why Are You Sunk Deep In Sleep..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Come, Let Us Cast Lots Between Us to Find Out How this Evil Has Befallen Us"Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "The Sailors Cast Lots and Behold..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Jonah: "Show Us What is the Cause of the Evil..."Giacomo Carissimi, Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh