De Fesch - Joseph
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 96107
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 3
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 19th February 2021
Contents
Artists
Claron McFadden (soprano)Roberta Alexander (soprano)
Susanna ten Wolde (soprano)
Susanna Moncayo von Hase (alto)
Nico van der Meel (tenor)
Hans Vonk (tenor)
Jasper Schweppe (baritone)
Tom Sol (bass)
Nationaal Kinderkoor
Viri Cantores
Musica ad Rhenum
Conductor
Jed WentzWorks
JosephArtists
Claron McFadden (soprano)Roberta Alexander (soprano)
Susanna ten Wolde (soprano)
Susanna Moncayo von Hase (alto)
Nico van der Meel (tenor)
Hans Vonk (tenor)
Jasper Schweppe (baritone)
Tom Sol (bass)
Nationaal Kinderkoor
Viri Cantores
Musica ad Rhenum
Conductor
Jed WentzAbout
Joseph is not a Handelian oratorio with a hero or heroine like Samson or Esther: the theme is envy and the forgiveness found through faith in God. The concision and compactness in De Fesch's concertos is also in evidence throughout Joseph. The piece ‘was purposefully crafted in a lighter style,’ according to its conductor, the flautist and founder of Musica ad Rhenum, Jed Wentz. ‘It is pure opera seria and not really a Handelian oratorio. It has an excellent, compact libretto, charming, virtuoso arias, and a minimum of choruses.’
De Fesch’s lively and experienced sense of theatre is conveyed by this recording, made with a distinguished cast of mostly Dutch-based early music singers.
‘The performers excel in this rare literature and certainly are well cast in their respective roles… Jed Wentz elicits an excellent sound from the choir and period-instrument orchestra; both are consistently focused, eager, and highly responsive.’ – Fanfare, January 2002
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