Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Baroque music with Antonio Vivaldi's "Vivaldi: Gloria, Beatus vir & Magnificat." This exquisite album, released on January 1, 1999, under Warner Classics International, is a masterful collection of sacred choral works that showcase Vivaldi's unparalleled compositional genius.
The album features three of Vivaldi's most celebrated works: the Gloria in D Major, RV 589, the Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597, and the Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610. Each piece is a testament to Vivaldi's ability to blend intricate vocal lines with rich orchestral textures, creating a sound that is both profound and uplifting.
The Gloria, a grand and triumphant work, opens the album with its iconic "Gloria in excelsis Deo" and continues with a series of movements that range from jubilant to contemplative. The Beatus vir, a setting of Psalm 112, follows with its serene and introspective mood, while the Magnificat, a setting of the Song of Mary, concludes the album with its powerful and dramatic finale.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a perfect companion for those seeking a moment of tranquility or a deeper connection with the sacred. Vivaldi's music, performed with passion and precision, transcends time and offers a listening experience that is both enriching and inspiring. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and delight.
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra pax hominibusAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: III. Laudamus teAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Jennifer Smith, Wally Staempfli, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IV. Gratias agimus tibiAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: V. Propter magnam gloriamAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VI. Domine DeusAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Wally Staempfli, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VII. Dominie Fili UnigeniteAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: VIII. Domine Deus, Agnus DeiAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hanna Schaer, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: IX. Qui tollis peccata mundiAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: X. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Nicole Rossier- Maradan, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus SanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: I. Beatus virAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: II. Potens in terraAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: III. Gloria est divitiaeAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Jennifer Smith, Wally Staempfli, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: IV. Exortum estAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: V. Juncundus homoAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Jennifer Smith, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: VI. In memoria aeternaAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: VII. Paratum coe ejusAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: VIII. Peccator videbitAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Beatus vir in C Major, RV 597: IX. Gloria PatriAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: I. MagnificatAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: II. Et exultavitAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hanna Schaer, Jean-Pierre Maurer, Uta Spreckelsen, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: III. Et misericordiaAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: IV. Fecit potentiamAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: V. Deposuit potentesAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: VI. EsurientesAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Uta Spreckelsen, Verena Schweizer, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: VII. Suscepit IsraelAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: VIII. Sicut locutus estAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Magnificat in G Minor, RV 610: IX. GloriaAntonio Vivaldi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
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