Western religious music from different centuries.
Religious music. In this hour: music from 18th-century Neapolitan composer Niccolò Jommelli, who played an important part during the transition from the Baroque to the classical style. We will listen to three of his religious vocal works.
Niccolò Jommelli (1714-1774)
1. Dixit Dominus in G major
Performing: Elena Borracini (soprano), Emelie Danielsshon (alto), Baltimore Baroque Choir & Haydn Baroque Chamber Orchestra conducted by Tiziano Morelli Gidoni
(CD label: RC Record Classic nr. B077SD2L7S)
2. Libera me in C minor.
Performing: Gudrun Sidonie Otto & Miriam Feuersinger (soprano). Helen Charlston & Gaia Petrone (alto). Daniel Johannsen & Valerio Contaldo (tenor). Sebastian Myrus & Wolf Matthias Friedrich (bass). Il Gardellino conducted by Peter Van Heyghen
(CD label: Passacaille nr. PAS 1076)
3. Magnificat
Performing: A Sei Voci conducted by Bernard Fabre-Garrus
(CD label: Auvidis nr. E 8590)
In addition:
4. From Sinfonia for 2 violins and b.c.: Allegro
Performing: Ensemble Nereydas conducted by Javier Ulisies Illán
(CD label: PanClassics nr. PC 10352)
