Immerse yourself in the profound and captivating world of Marc-Antoine Charpentier with this exquisite collection of his masterful compositions. Released on September 9, 2022, by Warner Classics, this album showcases the brilliance of Charpentier's choral and orchestral works, performed by the renowned Michel Corboz, the Coro Gulbenkian, and the Orquestra Gulbenkian.
The album features a stunning array of pieces, including the dramatic "Le Jugement Dernier" (The Last Judgment), a powerful oratorio that vividly depicts the final reckoning. This work is complemented by the deeply moving "Miserere des Jésuites," a penitential psalm that highlights Charpentier's ability to convey both solemnity and beauty. The album also includes the enchanting "Salve Regina," a transcendent arrangement by Transc Lambert that adds a unique dimension to Charpentier's original composition.
With a duration of one hour and five minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive experience, perfect for those who appreciate the intricacies of Baroque music. The performances are marked by their precision and passion, bringing Charpentier's compositions to life with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer to the genre, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: I. PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: II. Miserere mei DeusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: III. Amplius lava meMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Michel Brodard, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: IV. Ecce enimMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Michel Brodard, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: V. Asperges me hysopoMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, John Elwes, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: VI. Auditui meo dabis gaudiumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Fernando Serafim, Jennifer Smith, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: VII. Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meisMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, John Elwes, Karine Rosat, Michel Brodard, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: VIII. Ne projicias me a facie tuaMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Hanna Schaer, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: IX. Docedo iniquos vias tuasMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: X. Libera me de sanguinibus DeusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, John Elwes, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: XI. Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatusMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: XII. Benigne fac DomineMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Jennifer Smith, Karine Rosat, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Miserere des Jésuites, H. 193: XIII. Tunc acceptabilis sacrificium iusititiae oblationesMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: I. Récit de Dieu. "Audite coeli quae loquor"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: II. Chorus hominum. "O pavor, o tremor, o portentum"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Alain Zaepffel, Alejandro Ramirez, Coro Gulbenkian, Evelyn Brunner, Helena Viera, Naoko Ihara, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: III. Bruit de trompettesMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: IV. Duo des anges. "Adeste omnes gentes"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Alain Zaepffel, Naoko Ihara, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: V. Bruit de trompettesMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: VI. Chœur des hommes. "Et factus est subito sonus"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: VII. Récit de Dieu. "Venite benedicti"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: VIII. Récit de Dieu. "Et vos maledicti"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: IX. Chœur des damnés. "O justa punitio"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Alain Zaepffel, Alejandro Ramirez, Evelyn Brunner, Helena Viera, Naoko Ihara, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: X. Duo des anges. "Vos autem electi"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Alain Zaepffel, Naoko Ihara, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier: Extremum Dei judicium, H. 401: XI. Chœur des élus. "Hymnum dicamus Domine nostro"Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Alain Zaepffel, Alejandro Ramirez, Evelyn Brunner, Helena Viera, Naoko Ihara, Philippe Huttenlocher, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Charpentier / Transc Lambert: Salve Regina, H. 24Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian