Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine
Les Cornets Noirs / Ensemble Delectus Cantionum
Meilenstein der Kirchenmusik
It takes some confidence to dedicate a sacred work personally to the Pope. But Claudio Monteverdi was keen to reach as large an audience as possible when he published his »Vespro della Beata Vergine« in 1610. With the work, he sought to express all the facets of his compositional prowess, and the »Vespers for the Blessed Virgin« remains one of the greatest works of sacred music to this day.
In 13 movements, Monteverdi demonstrates his mastery and his ability to integrate all the contrasting stylistic influences of his time into one diverse whole. The six-strong Flemish instrumental ensemble Les Cornets Noirs specialises in the music of Monteverdi’s time. Together with the singers of the Delectus Cantionum ensemble, they present a historically informed and musically expressive performance of this legendary work.
Performers
Les Cornets Noirs
Ensemble Delectus Cantionum vocal ensemble
Programme
Claudio Monteverdi
Vespro della Beata Vergine »Marienvesper«
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