Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Claudio Monteverdi's "Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206," a masterful composition that stands as a cornerstone of Baroque music. Released on November 18, 2022, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album offers a profound and enriching experience for classical music enthusiasts and opera lovers alike.
The album spans a generous 2 hours and 11 minutes, featuring 39 meticulously crafted tracks that showcase Monteverdi's unparalleled genius. Each piece is a testament to his innovative approach to composition, blending sacred texts with intricate musical structures that resonate deeply with the human spirit.
"Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206" is a setting of the evening vespers for Marian feasts, a work that Monteverdi composed to celebrate the Blessed Virgin. The album includes a diverse array of musical forms, from psalms and hymns to concertos and sonatas, each performed with exquisite precision and devotion by the Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne under the direction of Michel Corboz.
Highlights of the album include the stirring "Dixit Dominus," the ethereal "Nigra sum," and the triumphant "Magnificat," each piece showcasing Monteverdi's ability to evoke a range of emotions through his music. The album's rich tapestry of sounds and textures is brought to life by the Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, whose performance captures the essence of Monteverdi's vision with clarity and passion.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. This album is a testament to Monteverdi's enduring legacy and his profound impact on the world of music.
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Invitatorium. "Domine ad adjuvandum me"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Psalmus. "Dixit Dominus"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Concerto. "Nigra sum"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Hugues Cuénod
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Psalmus. "Laudate pueri Dominum"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Concerto. "Pulchra es"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Guy Bovet, Luciana Ticinelli-Fattori, Maria-Grazia Ferracini-Malacarne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Psalmus. "Lætatus sum"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Concerto. "Duo seraphim"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Hugues Cuénod, Philippe Huttenlocher, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Psalmus. "Nisi Dominus"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Concerto. "Audi cœlum"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hugues Cuénod, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Psalmus. "Lauda, Jerusalem"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Sonata sopra "Santa Maria pro nobis"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: Hymnus. "Ave maris stella"Claudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: MagnificatClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Anima mea DominumClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Et exultavitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hugues Cuénod, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Quia respexitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Quia fecitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Et misericordiaClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Hughes Cuénod, Luciana Ticinelli-Fattori, Maria-Grazia Ferracini-Malacarne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Fecit potentiamClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hughes Cuénod, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: DeposuitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Hughes Cuénod, Luciana Ticinelli-Fattori, Maria-Grazia Ferracini-Malacarne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: EsurientesClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Suscepit IsraelClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Sicut locutus estClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Gloria PatriClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 6: Sicut erat in principioClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: MagnificatClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Anima mea DominumClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Luciana Ticinelli-Fattori
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Et exultavitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hughes Cuénod, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Quia respexitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Quia fecitClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Enrico Fissore, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, François Loup
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Et misericordiaClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Fecit potentiamClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Deposuit potentesClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Et exultavit, ad una voceClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: EsurientesClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Suscepit IsraelClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Luciana Ticinelli-Fattori, Maria-Grazia Ferracini-Malacarne, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Sicut locutus estClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, François Loup
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Gloria PatriClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Hughes Cuénod, Eric Tappy
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206, Magnificat a 7: Sicut erat in principioClaudio Monteverdi, Michel Corboz, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne
Claudio Monteverdi, the Italian maestro, stands as a titan in the world of classical music, bridging the gap between the Renaissance and Baroque eras with unparalleled finesse. As a composer, choirmaster, and string player, Monteverdi's genius spans both sacred and secular realms, but it is his pioneering work in opera that truly sets him apart. His compositions are not just music; they are emotional journeys that continue to captivate audiences centuries later. Monteverdi's innovative approach to harmony and expression laid the groundwork for the Baroque period, making him an indispensable figure in the evolution of Western music.
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