Philippe Jaroussky's sublime album, Beata Vergine, is a masterful collection of sacred music that showcases the artist's breathtaking vocal prowess. Released on 20 March 2006 under the esteemed label Erato/Warner Classics, this captivating recording spans 1 hour and 11 minutes, transporting listeners to a realm of spiritual beauty and elegance.
Featuring an exquisite selection of motets and sacred songs from the 17th century, Beata Vergine is a testament to Jaroussky's dedication to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of classical music. With genres ranging from opera to classical, this album is a treasure trove of Baroque delights, boasting intricate instrumental arrangements and soaring vocal melodies.
From the haunting Salve Regina to the enchanting Ave Regina coelorum, each track on Beata Vergine is a meticulously crafted gem that highlights Jaroussky's technical precision and emotional depth. The album's thoughtful curation and impeccable production ensure a seamless listening experience, with Jaroussky's voice soaring effortlessly above the accompanying instrumentation.
Throughout Beata Vergine, Philippe Jaroussky's passion for the music of the Baroque era shines brightly, as he brings to life the works of esteemed composers with his characteristic sensitivity and flair. This stunning album is a must-listen for devotees of classical music and opera, offering a profound and deeply moving experience that will linger long after the final notes have faded away.
With its release on Erato/Warner Classics, Beata Vergine has become an essential addition to any classical music collection, and a testament to Philippe Jaroussky's status as one of the most revered and beloved vocal artists of our time.
Salve Regina (Motetti a una, due vocie con sinfonie d'istromenti, Libro primo, 1621, A. Vincenti, Venezia)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Ave Regina coelorum (Sentimenti devoti espressi con la musica di due e tre voci, opera sesta, Libro secondo, 1660, G. Sala, Venezia)Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
O quam suavis (Mottetti a voce sola da diversi Eccellentissimi Autori, Libro primo, Venezia Gardano 1645)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Regina coeli laetare (Motetti a voce sola, 1643, Magni, Venezia)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Vulnerasti cor meum (Armoniae cantiones una, 2, 3, 4, 5 vocibus concinendae cum sonorum concentibus pro instrumentis, opus tertium, 1635, G. Rolla, Milano)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Inno Ave Maria Stella (Il Secondo libro di toccate, canzone, versi d'inni, magnificat, gagliarde, correnti e altre partite, d'intavolatura di cimbalo e organo di Girolamo Frescobaldi organista in San Pietro di Roma, 1637)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Stabat Mater dolorosa (Motetti, 1636)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Corda lingua in amore (Metri sacri, resi armonici in motetti a voce sola con violini, opera ottava)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
O quam tu pulchra es (Cantio sacra 1628. R. Ewerhart, Köln)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Sonata prima (instr.)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
O intemerata (Il secondo libro de motetti a due, tre e quattro voci, Venezia, A. Vincenti, 1627)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse
Ave Regina coelorum (Harmonia sacra, dedota dal concerto di salmi, motetti, inni e antifone a voce sola. Con violini. 1765, A. Gardano, Venezia)Philippe Jaroussky, Ensemble Artaserse