Experience the ethereal beauty of sacred choral music with "Love Is Come Again" by The Monteverdi Choir, conducted by the renowned John Eliot Gardiner. Released on April 5, 2019, under the SDG label, this exquisite collection of 21 tracks spans a rich tapestry of choral, requiem, and classical genres, totaling an immersive 1 hour and 7 minutes of pure vocal artistry.
The album is a testament to the choir's unparalleled skill and Gardiner's masterful direction, featuring a diverse range of compositions that showcase the ensemble's versatility and depth. From the hauntingly beautiful "The 7 Virgins" to the triumphant "Alleluia. And it Came to Pass," each piece is performed with precision and passion, highlighting the choir's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and narratives through their voices.
"Love Is Come Again" includes both traditional pieces and contemporary compositions, such as "Peter Saith, I Go A-Fishing" and "Lov'st Thou Me?" after Benjamin Britten. The album also features works by notable composers like Johann Sebastian Bach, with "3 Geistliche Gesänge, Op. 69: No. 3, Abendlied," and traditional hymns like "Die ganze Welt, Herr Jesu Christ."
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Love Is Come Again" offers a captivating journey through the world of sacred choral music. The Monteverdi Choir's impeccable harmonies and Gardiner's insightful interpretations make this album a standout in their illustrious discography.
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Tracks
The 7 VirginsTraditional, Angharad Rowlands, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Woefully Array’dWilliam Cornysh, Alison Ponsford-Hill, Matthew Venner, Peter Davoren, Christopher Webb, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Dum transisset SabbatumJohn Taverner, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Love Is Come AgainTraditional, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Surrexit pastor bonusJean L'héritier, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Eheu! They Have Taken JesusThomas Morley, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
But Mary Stood Without the SepulchreHeinrich Schütz, Hugo Hymas, Gareth Treseder, Ruairi Bowen, Charlotte Ashley, Angharad Rowlands, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Bless’d Mary MagdaleneTraditional, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
And Behold Two of Them Went That DayWipo of Burgundy, Hugo Hymas, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
3 Geistliche Gesänge, Op. 69: No. 3, AbendliedJosef Rheinberger, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Alleluia. And it Came to PassWilliam Byrd, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
And They Said One to Another - Verily the Lord Is RisenHeinrich Schütz, Wipo of Burgundy, Hugo Hymas, Gareth Treseder, Ruairi Bowen, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Die ganze Welt, Herr Jesu Christ - Surrexit Christus hodie - HilariterJacob Gippenbusch, Samuel Scheidt, Traditional, Emma Walshe, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Peter Saith, I Go A-Fishing (After J. Tisserand)John Eliot Gardiner, Peter Davoren, The Monteverdi Choir
Missa Orbis factor: I. Kyrie eleisonTraditional, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Ego sum panis vivusLeonora d’Este, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Lov'st Thou Me? (After B. Britten)John Eliot Gardiner, Hugo Hymas, Gareth Treseder, Ruairi Bowen
If Ye Love MeThomas Tallis, The Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner
Surrexit pastor bonusGiovanni Gabrieli, The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Non nobis, DomineAnonymous, 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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