Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Marc-Antoine Charpentier's "Baroque Christmas," a captivating collection of sacred and secular Christmas music set for release on September 26, 2025, under the SDG label. This album is a celebration of the festive season, featuring a blend of choral and instrumental pieces that showcase Charpentier's mastery of the Baroque style.
The album opens with "In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416," a series of 11 movements that narrate the story of the Nativity, from the prophet's lament to the shepherds' joyous march to Bethlehem. This is followed by a selection of Noël pieces, including "Noëls pour les instruments, H. 531" and "Noël sur les instruments, H. 534," which offer a lively and festive atmosphere.
The centerpiece of the album is the "Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9," a stunning setting of the Christmas Mass that highlights Charpentier's ability to combine sacred text with intricate musical composition. The album concludes with a selection of Noël pieces that continue the festive spirit.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, "Baroque Christmas" is a comprehensive exploration of Charpentier's Christmas music, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Whether you're a fan of Baroque music or simply looking to add some festive cheer to your holiday season, this album is sure to delight.
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 1, Praeludium - Usquequo avertis faciem tuamMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Samuel Boden
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 2, Memorare testamentiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Florian Störtz
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 3, NuitMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 4, Réveil des bergersMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 5, Coeli aperti suntMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 6, Nolite timere pastoresMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Samuel Boden
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 7, Gloria in altissimis DeoMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 8, Transeamus usque BethlehemMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Samuel Boden
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 9, Marche des bergersMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 10, O infans, O DeusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Hilary Cronin, Florian Störtz, Edward Ross, Samuel Boden
In nativitatem Domini canticum, H. 416: No. 11, Exultemus, jubilemusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Noëls pour les instruments, H. 531: No. 1, O créateurMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 1, Les bourgeois de chastresMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 4, Or nous dites MarieMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 6, Une jeune pucelleMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: Ia. Kyrie. Kyrie eleison IMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: Ib. Kyrie. Christe eleisonMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: Ic. Kyrie. Kyrie eleison IIMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIa. Gloria. Gloria in excelsis DeoMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIb. Gloria. Laudamus teMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IId. Gloria. Domine Deus, Rex coelestisMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIe. Gloria. Quoniam tu solus sanctusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Hilary Cronin, Keri Fuge
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIa. Credo. Credo in unum DeumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIa. Credo. Et in unum DominumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIb. Credo. Deum de DeoMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIId. Credo. Et incarnatus estMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIe. Credo. CrucifixusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIf. Credo. Et ascendit in coelumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIg. Credo. Et in Spiritum SanctumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Hilary Cronin, Keri Fuge, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: IIIh. Credo. Et unam sanctamMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: V. SanctusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: VI. BenedictusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Messe de minuit pour Noël, H. 9: VII. Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ruairi Bowen, Florian Störtz, Samuel Boden
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 2, Où s’en vont ces gais bergersMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noëls pour les instruments, H. 531: No. 2, Laissez paîtres vos bêtesMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noëls pour les instruments, H. 531: No. 3, Vous qui désirez sans finMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset
Noël sur les instruments, H. 534: No. 3, Joseph est bien mariéMarc-Antoine Charpentier, English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset