Religious music. Today we will focus on the famous “Miserere mei, Deus” by priest and composer Gregorio Allegri, born in 1582 in Rome. The piece is surrounded by works from Allegri’s compatriots Antonio Nola and Alessandro Melani.
Antonio Nola (1642-after 1713)
1. Stabat Mater
Performers: Anna Zawiswas, soprano, Marta Fumagalli, alto, Alessio Tosi, tenor, Giuseppe Naviglio, bass. Cappella Neapolitana conducted by Antonio Florio
(CD label: Dynamic no. CDS7853)
Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) / Tomasso Bai (ca. 1650-1714)
2. “Miserere mei, deus” a 9 voci (1714)
Performers: Ensemble William Byrd conducted by Graham O’Reilly
(CD label: Astrée no. E8846)
Alessandro Milani (1639-1703)
3. Salve Regina
Performers: Concerto Italiano conducted by Rinaldo Alessandrini
(CD label: Naïve no. OP 30431)
Antonio Nola (1642-na 1713)
4. “Homo et Angelo”, dialogo a 2 voci, soprano e tenore, con volino
Performers: Leslie Visco, soprano. Alessio Tosi, tenor. Cappella Neapolitana conducted by Antonio Florio
(CD label: Dynamic no. CDS7853)
Additional:
Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780)
5. “Meine Seele ermuntre dich” (Krebs-WV 709)
Performers: Thomas Unternährer, baroque oboe. Annette Unternährer-Gfeller, organ
(CD label: Genuin no. GEN 16399)
Pictured above: Gregorio Allegri (source: Instant City Musique)
