Experience the resplendent sounds of the Baroque era with La Cetra Barockorchester Basel's breathtaking rendition of Claudio Monteverdi's "Vespro di Natale / Christmas Vespers." Released on October 28, 2022, this two-disc collection is a testament to the ensemble's meticulous attention to historical accuracy and musical excellence.
Under the direction of Andrea Marcon, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel and La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel bring Monteverdi's sacred music to life with a vivid and spacious acoustic that allows each vocal and instrumental voice to shine. The organ, tuned in mid-tone, weaves a sonic tapestry that complements rather than overshadows the rest of the ensemble.
This album features 22 tracks, including the familiar opening movement "Domine ad adiuvandum" and a variety of psalms, motets, and sonatas that showcase Monteverdi's innovative compositional techniques. The ensemble's performance is both majestic and intimate, offering a fresh perspective on this timeless masterpiece.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Vespro di Natale / Christmas Vespers" is sure to captivate and inspire. The album's duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes provides ample time to immerse yourself in the rich textures and harmonies of Monteverdi's music, performed with unparalleled skill and passion by La Cetra Barockorchester Basel.
Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Deus in adiutorium - Domine ad adiuvandumClaudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del primo tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Psalm 109: Dixit Dominus II, SV 264Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Motetti a due voci: O felix, o lucidissima noxAlessandro Grandi, Alice Borciani, Matthias Lucht, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione dell'undicesimo tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Psalm 110: Confitebor tibi, Domine III (alla francese), SV 267Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Compositioni armoniche, Op. 3: Sonata a 8 con quattro sopraniFrancesco Usper, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del quinto tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Psalm 111: Beatus vir I, SV 268Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Motetti a due voci: O intemerataAlessandro Grandi, William Shelton, Carlos Mena, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del secondo tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Psalm 112: Laudate pueri II, SV 271Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Venite, sitientes, ad aquas Domini, SV 335Claudio Monteverdi, Francesca Cassinari, Alice Borciani, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del ottavo tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Psalm 116: Laudate Dominum I, SV 270Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Canzoni et sonate (1615): Sonata XVIII a 14Giovanni Gabrieli, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, Andrea Marcon
Selva morale e spirituale, SV 280: Hymnus: Christe redemptor omniumClaudio Monteverdi, Alice Borciani, Francesca Cassinari, Carlos Mena, Ivo Haun de Oliveira, Csongor Szántó, Guglielmo Buonsanti, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Hodie Christus natus estGiovanni Valentini, Carlos Mena, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del nono tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Selva morale e spirituale: Magnificat I, SV 281Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
Intonatione del decimo tonoGiovanni Gabrieli, Giulio De Nardo
Cantate Domino a 6, SV 293Claudio Monteverdi, La Cetra Barockorchester Basel, La Cetra Vocalensemble Basel, Andrea Marcon
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