Immerse yourself in the divine harmonies of "Sacred Voices," a captivating choral journey curated by the renowned Accentus, conducted by Laurence Equilbey, and accompanied by the Orchestre National de France. Released on November 24, 2017, under the naïve classique label, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty of sacred music, spanning a rich tapestry of genres including requiem, choral, and classical.
"Sacred Voices" is a meticulously crafted collection of 25 tracks, each a masterpiece in its own right, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes. The album features iconic works such as Mozart's "Ave verum corpus," Bach's "Messe in B Minor," and Fauré's "Requiem," alongside lesser-known gems like Vivaldi's "Nisi Dominus" and Händel's "Theodora." The ensemble's pristine vocals and the orchestra's nuanced accompaniment create a transcendent listening experience that resonates with both the devout and the discerning classical music enthusiast.
Accentus, known for their impeccable a cappella recordings, delivers a performance that is both technically flawless and deeply expressive. The collaboration with the Orchestre National de France adds a layer of depth and richness to the choral arrangements, making "Sacred Voices" a standout in the realm of sacred music recordings. Whether you're seeking solace in familiar hymns or discovering new compositions, this album is a treasure trove of spiritual and musical enchantment.
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Tracks
Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Accentus, Orchestre National De France, Laurence Equilbey
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: IV. Cum dederitAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble Matheus, Philippe Jaroussky, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
Messe in B Minor, BWV 232: No. 26, Agnus DeiJohann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre, Nathalie Stutzmann
Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Laurence Equilbey, Orchestre National De France, La Maîtrise de Paris
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Lacrimosa (Sequenz)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ensemble Accentus, Laurence Equilbey, Insula Orchestra
Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206: II. Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109)Claudio Monteverdi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Stabat Mater, P. 77: I. Stabat Mater dolorosa. Grave (Duet)Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Gemma Bertagnolli, Sara Mingardo, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Matthäuspassion, Arie, BWV 244: No. 7, Erbarme dich - Arr. by Felix Mendelssohn in 1841Johann Sebastian Bach, Chorus Musicus, Christoph Spering, Das Neue Orchester, Alison Browner
Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427: Et incarnatus est (Credo)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sandrine Piau, Accentus, La Chambre Philharmonique, Emmanuel Krivine
Magnificat: I. Magnificat anima mea DominumPietro Paolo Bencini, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Ave maria a 4 vociIgor Stravinsky, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
In furore iustissimae irae, RV 626: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Sandrine Piau, Accademia Bizantina, Ottavio Dantone
Theodora, HWV 68: To thee, Thou Glorious Son of WorthGeorge Frideric Handel, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Karina Gauvin, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Ein deutsches requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind Deine WohnungenJohannes Brahms, Accentus, Laurence Equilbey, Brigitte Engerer, Boris Berezovsky
Gloria, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Gloria, RV 589: II. Et in Terra pax hominibus. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini
Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: V. The Trumpet's Loud Clangour (Aria and Chorus)George Frideric Handel, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble, Marc Minkowski, Choeur des Musiciens du Louvre Grenoble, Nicholas Jenkins, Neil Baker
All-Night Vigil, Op. 37: VI. Ave MariaSergei Rachmaninoff, Laurence Equilbey, Eric Ericson, Accentus