Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of choral music with "Jubilate Deo!" by The Monteverdi Choir, conducted by the esteemed John Eliot Gardiner. Released in 1996 under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a celebration of sacred and secular choral works that span centuries and styles.
The album opens with the exuberant "Jubilate Deo" by Giovanni Gabrieli, a masterly eight-part setting that weaves together verses from various psalms. This piece sets the tone for the rest of the album, showcasing the choir's virtuosity and Gardiner's insightful direction. The Monteverdi Choir then takes you on a journey through works by Heinrich Schütz, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Francis Poulenc, among others.
Highlights include Schütz's "Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend" and Bach's "Komm, Jesu, komm," both of which demonstrate the choir's ability to convey deep emotion and spiritual depth. Poulenc's "Figure humaine," a cycle of eight songs written during the Nazi occupation of France, is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the power of music to inspire hope and resistance.
With a running time of 1 hour and 14 minutes, "Jubilate Deo!" is a comprehensive exploration of choral music that will delight both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The Monteverdi Choir's precise harmonies and dynamic range are on full display, making this album a true gem in the world of classical music.
Jubilate Deo, Ch 65Giovanni Gabrieli, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Hor ch'el ciel e la terra, SV 147Claudio Monteverdi, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend, SWV 453Heinrich Schütz, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Psalm 84 "Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen" SWV 29Heinrich Schütz, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Psalm 102 "Hear my prayer, O Lord", Z.15Henry Purcell, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Psalm 60 "O God, Thou has cast us out", Z.36Henry Purcell, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229Johann Sebastian Bach, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 1. De tous les printemps du mondeFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 2. En chantant les servantes s'élancentFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 3. Aussi bas que le silenceFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 4. Toi ma patienteFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 5. Riant du ciel et des planètesFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 6. Le jour m'étonneFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 7. La menace sous le ciel rougeFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Figure humaine, FP 120: 8. LibertéFrancis Poulenc, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
The World is BurningJohn Tavener, The Monteverdi Choir, Instrumentalists "Friends Of The Monteverdi Choir", John Eliot Gardiner
The Monteverdi Choir, founded in 1964 by the esteemed conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner, is renowned worldwide for its exceptional performances of early music. Specialising in Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, this acclaimed ensemble has consistently pushed the boundaries of historically informed performance. With a rich discography and numerous awards to their name, the Monteverdi Choir is celebrated for its stylistic authenticity and emotional resonance. Often collaborating with the English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, also founded by Gardiner, the choir delivers captivating interpretations of sacred music, chamber works, and operas. Their commitment to excellence and innovative approach make them a standout ensemble in the classical music scene.
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