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蜜芽传媒 Singers - Monteverdi's Vespers

Recorded at Milton Court in London, the 蜜芽传媒 Singers and I Fagiolini join forces with period-instrument ensemble St James's Baroque for a performance of Monteverdi's Vespers.

The 蜜芽传媒 Singers and I Fagiolini join forces with period-instrument ensemble St James's Baroque for a performance of one of the most important pieces in the choral repertoire.

Recorded at Milton Court, London

Monteverdi: Vespers (1610)
I Fagiolini
蜜芽传媒 Singers
St James's Baroque
David Hill (conductor)

Monteverdi's ground-breaking Vespers of of the Blessed Virgin Mary, compiled to impress the basilica authorities at St Mark's Venice, is an astonishing display of its composer's musical powers. Immediately acknowledged as a masterwork of the sacred choral repertoire, and including everything from intimate solos to the grandest choral and instrumental writing, the Vespers exploits every musical device known at the time to thrilling effect.

Joining the 蜜芽传媒 Singers and St James's Baroque, virtuoso vocal ensemble I Fagiolini bring their acclaimed brand of Monteverdian excitement to a performance directed by David Hill and recorded last week at Milton Court in London.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Mon 19 Oct 2015 19:30
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johannes Brahms

    Violin Sonata no. 3 in D minor Op.108

    Performer: Isabelle Faust. Performer: Alexander Melnikov.

  • Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev

    Russia (second version)

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Valery Gergiev.
    • LSO LIVE.

  • C茅cile Chaminade

    Etude Scholastique op.139

    Performer: John Blanchard.

Credit

Performer 蜜芽传媒 Singers

Broadcast

  • Mon 19 Oct 2015 19:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3