Immerse yourself in the rich, sacred sounds of the Baroque era with Claudio Monteverdi's "Vespro della Beata Vergine, 1610, etc." This exquisite collection, conducted by the renowned John Eliot Gardiner, offers a profound exploration of Monteverdi's masterful composition, the Vespro della Beata Vergine, along with other notable works. Released in 1994 under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album is a testament to Monteverdi's genius and Gardiner's meticulous direction.
The album spans a generous 2 hours and 19 minutes, featuring 25 tracks that seamlessly blend the sacred and the sublime. From the opening "Deus in adjutorium meum intende" to the closing "Exultent caeli," each piece is a masterclass in Baroque vocal and instrumental composition. The Vespro della Beata Vergine, a monumental work dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a centerpiece of the collection, showcasing Monteverdi's innovative use of polyphony and his ability to evoke deep spiritual reverence.
In addition to the Vespro, the album includes a selection of other works, such as "Audite principes a 16," "Hodie Christus natus est," and "O magnum mysterium," each expertly transcribed and edited for performance by Denis Arnold. These pieces, along with the Vespro, offer a comprehensive journey through Monteverdi's sacred repertoire, highlighting his contributions to the development of Western classical music.
Performed by a stellar ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, this album captures the essence of Monteverdi's vision with clarity and precision. The blend of voices and instruments creates a rich, immersive soundscape that transports the listener to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a captivating introduction to the timeless beauty of Monteverdi's music.
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 1. Deus in adjutorium meum intendeClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 2. Domine ad adjuvandum me festinaClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 3. Psalmus 109: Dixit DominusClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 4. Concerto: Nigra sumClaudio Monteverdi, Philip Langridge, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 5. Psalmus 112: Laudate, pueri, DominumClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 6. Concerto: Pulchra esClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 7. Psalmus 121: Laetatus sumClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, James Bowman, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 8. Concerto: Duo SeraphimClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 9. Psalmus 126: Nisi DominusClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 10. Concerto: Audi, coelumClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 11. Psalmus 147; Lauda, Jerusalem, DominumClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 12. Sonata sopra 'Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis'Claudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 13. Hymnus: Ave Maria stellaClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, James Bowman, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 14. Magnificat: MagnificatClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 15. Magnificat: Et exultavitClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, The Monteverdi Choir, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 16. Magnificat: Quia respexitClaudio Monteverdi, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 17. Magnificat: Quia fecit mihi magnaClaudio Monteverdi, John Shirley-Quirk, Michael Rippon, The Monteverdi Choir, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 18. Magnificat: Et misericordia eiusClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 19. Magnificat: Fecit PotentiamClaudio Monteverdi, James Bowman, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 20. Deposuit potentesClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 21. Esurientes implevit bonisClaudio Monteverdi, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 22. Suscepit IsraelClaudio Monteverdi, Jill Gomez, Felicity Palmer, The Monteverdi Choir, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 23. Sicut locutus estClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 24. Gloria PatriClaudio Monteverdi, Robert Tear, Philip Langridge, Salisbury Cathedral Choristers, Nicholas Kraemer, Malcolm Hicks, Alastair Ross, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Ward Clarke, John Eliot Gardiner
Vespro della Beata Vergine - Performing Edition by John Eliot Gardiner: 25. Sicut erat in principioClaudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, David Munrow Recorder Ensemble, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra, John Eliot Gardiner
Audite principes a 16, C 123 - Transc. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Hodie Christus natus est - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Bassano, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Angelus ad pastores - Transc. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, Charles Brett, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Quem Vidistis pastores a 12, C 77 - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, Charles Brett, Philip Langridge, Martyn Hill, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Salvator noster a 15, C 80 - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerGiovanni Gabrieli, John Angelo Messana, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Hodie Christus natus est - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot Gardiner: O magnum mysterium - Trans. Denis Arnold (1926/86)/Ed.for perf.J.E.Gardiner (1943-)Giovanni Gabrieli, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
Exultent caeli - Trans. Denis Arnold/Edited for performance John Eliot GardinerClaudio Monteverdi, John Angelo Messana, Martyn Hill, The Monteverdi Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, John Eliot Gardiner
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