Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Baroque music with Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville's "De profundis & Venite exultemus." Released in 1988 by Hyperion, this chamber music album is a testament to the composer's virtuosity and the exquisite artistry of the London Baroque ensemble. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features 19 tracks that showcase Mondonville's mastery of the genre, with intricate compositions that blend depth and devotion.
The album is divided into two main sections: "Venite, exsultemus" and "De profundis." The former is a jubilant call to worship, featuring a series of movements that build in intensity and grandeur. The latter is a profound and introspective setting of the penitential psalm, showcasing the composer's ability to convey deep emotion through music.
Mondonville, a contemporary of Jean-Philippe Rameau, was a renowned violinist and composer in his time, and this album is a wonderful introduction to his work. The performances by the London Baroque, conducted by Edward Higginbottom, are nothing short of stellar, with each track meticulously crafted and beautifully executed. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Venite, exsultemus: I. Venite, exultemusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: II. Quoniam DeusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Stephen Varcoe, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: III. Quoniam ipsiusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Stephen Varcoe, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: IV. Venite, adoremusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: V. Quia ipse est DominusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: VI. Hodie si vocemJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: VII. Sicut in exacerbationeJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Charles Daniels, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: VIII. Quadraginta annisJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Charles Daniels, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: IX. GloriaJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Regna terraeJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Ingrid Seifert
In decachordo psalterioJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Ingrid Seifert
De profundis: I. De profundis clamaviJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: II. Fiant auresJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Stephen Varcoe
De profundis: III. Quia apud teJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Charles Daniels, London Baroque
De profundis: IV. A custodiaJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: V. Quia apud DominumJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: VI. Et ipse redimetJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque
De profundis: VII. Requiem aeternamJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
Benefac DomineJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, Edward Higginbottom, Ingrid Seifert
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