Elizabeth Vaughan, a renowned artist in the world of opera and choral music, presents a captivating collection of sacred works with her album "Haydn: Nelson Mass – Vivaldi: Gloria – Handel: Zadok the Priest." Released on January 1, 2000, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album is a testament to Vaughan's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection with the Baroque and Classical eras.
The album opens with Joseph Haydn's "Nelson Mass" in D Minor, a monumental work composed in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson. This six-movement mass is a powerful blend of solemnity and triumph, showcasing Vaughan's ability to convey both the depth of human suffering and the exultation of divine glory. Following Haydn's masterpiece, the album transitions into Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria," a lively and spirited work that highlights Vaughan's agility and expressive range. The final piece, George Frideric Handel's "Zadok the Priest," is a coronation anthem that has echoed through the centuries, its majestic chords and triumphant melodies a fitting conclusion to this extraordinary collection.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a journey through some of the most celebrated works in the choral and operatic repertoire. Vaughan's performance is marked by her technical precision, emotional resonance, and a deep understanding of the historical and cultural context of each piece. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the rich traditions of the Baroque and Classical periods, this album offers a rewarding and enriching experience.
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": I. KyrieJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIa. Gloria in excelsis DeoJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIb. Qui tollis peccata mundiJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Wilfred Brown, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIc. Quoniam tu solus sanctusJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIIa. Credo in unum DeumJoseph Haydn, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Simon Preston, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIIb. Et incarnatus estJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IIIc. Et resurrexitJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": IV. SanctusJoseph Haydn, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": V. BenedictusJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": VIa. Agnus DeiJoseph Haydn, Sylvia Stahlman, Helen Watts, Wilfred Brown, Tom Krause, Simon Preston, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": VIb. Dona nobis pacemJoseph Haydn, Simon Preston, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: II. Et in terra paxAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: III. Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Vaughan, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: V. Propter magnam gloriam tuamAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: VI. Domine Deus, Rex caelestisAntonio Vivaldi, Elizabeth Vaughan, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: VII. Domine Fili unigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisAntonio Vivaldi, Janet Baker, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus sanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Gloria, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258George Frideric Handel, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
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