Monteverdi - Vespers 1610
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Label: Signum
Cat No: SIGCD237
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 2
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 31st January 2011
Contents
Artists
Robert Howarth (harpsichord)Choir of the Age of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment
Conductor
Robert HowarthWorks
Vespro della beata VergineArtists
Robert Howarth (harpsichord)Choir of the Age of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment
Conductor
Robert HowarthAbout
This disc represents a new orchestra partnership for Signum Classics with The Orchestra of the Age of the Englightenment, one of London and the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles. Led by Robert Howarth, the recording was made at Kings Place following the orchestra’s successful 2010 tour.
On the Vespers, Robert Howarth writes: “For me, Monteverdi’s music enhances the text beautifully. It doesn’t matter whether one is religious or not, this music touches the human soul and reflects, sincerely and passionately the true meaning of the texts in the psalms and motets … You don’t need to know what’s being sung to hear that this is a masterpiece. However, it was Monteverdi’s intention to show you his thoughts on the texts and I think it is that intention that drives this music.”
"The so-called "Choir of the Enlightenment" wasn't so much a choir as a collection of 20 soloists, as became clear through the evening when each of the singers displayed top-of-the-range virtuosity as they took solo or duet slots. When all were singing together, the combination of power and intimacy was spellbinding." - bachtrack.com
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