Accentus, the renowned French choir, presents "Sacred Voices," a captivating exploration of choral masterpieces from the classical repertoire. Released on November 24, 2017, under the naïve classique label, this album is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and the profound beauty of sacred choral music.
Spanning a diverse range of composers and styles, "Sacred Voices" features works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Fauré, Brahms, and more. The album opens with Mozart's serene "Ave verum corpus" and closes with Rachmaninoff's luminous "Ave Maria" from the All-Night Vigil, creating a spiritual journey that resonates with both solemnity and joy. Notable highlights include the poignant "Erbarme dich" from Bach's St. Matthew Passion, the dramatic "In furore iustissimae irae" by Vivaldi, and the sublime "Wie lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen" from Brahms' A German Requiem.
With a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, this album offers a substantial and immersive listening experience. Accentus' precise harmonies and expressive phrasing bring out the depth and nuance of each piece, showcasing the choir's exceptional skill and musicality. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sacred Voices" promises a rich and rewarding exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring choral works in history.
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Tracks
Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Accentus, Orchestre National De France, Laurence Equilbey
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: IV. Cum dederitAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble Matheus, Philippe Jaroussky, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
Messe in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 26, Agnus DeiJohann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Nathalie Stutzmann
Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Laurence Equilbey, Orchestre National De France, La Maîtrise de Paris
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Lacrimosa (Sequenz)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ensemble Accentus, Laurence Equilbey, Insula Orchestra
Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: II. Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109)Claudio Monteverdi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Stabat Mater, P. 77: I. Stabat Mater dolorosa. Grave (Duet)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Sara Mingardo, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Matthäuspassion, Arie, BWV 244: No. 7, Erbarme dich - Arr. by Felix Mendelssohn in 1841Johann Sebastian Bach, Chorus Musicus, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester, Alison Browner
Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427: Et incarnatus est (Credo)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sandrine Piau, Accentus, La Chambre Philharmonique, Emmanuel Krivine
Magnificat: I. Magnificat anima mea DominumPietro Paolo Bencini, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Ave maria a 4 vociIgor Stravinsky, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
In furore iustissimae irae, RV 626: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Sandrine Piau, Accademia Bizantina, Ottavio Dantone
Theodora, HWV 68: To thee, Thou Glorious Son of WorthGeorge Frideric Handel, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Karina Gauvin, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Ein deutsches requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind Deine WohnungenJohannes Brahms, Accentus, Laurence Equilbey, Brigitte Engerer, Boris Berezovsky
Gloria, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Gloria, RV 589: II. Et in Terra pax hominibus. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: V. The Trumpet's Loud Clangour (Aria and Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble, Marc Minkowski, Choeur des Musiciens du Louvre Grenoble, Nicholas Jenkins, Neil Baker
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Ave MariaSergei Rachmaninoff, Laurence Equilbey, Eric Ericson, Accentus
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