Description
F. J. Gossec: Messe des Morts – SACD Collection 20 (Hybrid Multichannel)
Product Information
- Label/Series: CAPRICCIO – SACD Collection 20
- Catalog Number: 71 043 60
- Composer: F. J. Gossec (1734–1829)
- Work: Messe des Morts (1760) – for soloists, chorus and orchestra
- Format: Hybrid Multichannel Super Audio CD
- Total Running Time: Approximately 60 minutes
- SACD Surround 5.0 & SACD Stereo
- Also offers a 16-bit CD version (playable on all SACD, CD, and DVD players)
- Performers:
- Soloists: Eva Csapo (soprano), Hildegard Laurich (alto), Alessandro Corbellili (baritone)
- Choir & Ensemble: WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis
- Conductor: Herbert Schernus
- Recording & Production:Release Year & Manufacturer: 2005 – A product of Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
- Recorded using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology (DDD DIGITAL RECORDING)
- SACD authoring and mastering by Classic Sound Studio, Stuttgart
- Additional Information:
- In partnership with WDR 3
- All logos and trademarks are protected
- For more details, visit: www.capriccio.at and www.deltamusic.de
Overview
Experience the solemn majesty of F. J. Gossec’s Messe des Morts (1760), a sacred mass composed for soloists, choir, and orchestra. This remarkable recording, presented in Hybrid Multichannel SACD by CAPRICCIO, features a distinguished performance by the WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis under the baton of Herbert Schernus. Spanning roughly 60 minutes, the work is divided into the following sections:
- I. INTRODUZIONE (Tracks 1–4)
- II. IL DIES IRAE (Tracks 5–14)
- III. OFFERTORIUM (Tracks 15–17)
- IV. SANCTUS (Tracks 18–19)
- V. AGNUS DEI (Track 20)
- VI. POST COMMUNIONEM (Tracks 21–22)
Enhanced with state-of-the-art Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, this recording offers both a multichannel SACD experience and a high-fidelity 16-bit CD alternative for standard players.
French Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble)
Découvrez la majesté solennelle de la Messe des Morts de F. J. Gossec (1760), une messe sacrée pour solistes, chœur et orchestre. Cet enregistrement exceptionnel, présenté en format SACD hybride multicanal par CAPRICCIO, propose une interprétation distinguée par le WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis sous la direction de Herbert Schernus. S’étendant sur environ 60 minutes, l’œuvre est divisée en sections suivantes :
- I. INTRODUZIONE (Pistes 1–4)
- II. IL DIES IRAE (Pistes 5–14)
- III. OFFERTORIUM (Pistes 15–17)
- IV. SANCTUS (Pistes 18–19)
- V. AGNUS DEI (Piste 20)
- VI. POST COMMUNIONEM (Pistes 21–22)
Grâce à la technologie de Direct Stream Digital (DSD), cet enregistrement offre à la fois une expérience multicanal SACD et une version CD 16 bits de la plus haute fidélité pour les lecteurs standards.
Product Features
- Superior Audio Quality:
- Enjoy the immersive depth of SACD Surround (5.0) and crystal-clear SACD Stereo sound.
- A 16-bit CD version is also available, ensuring compatibility with all standard CD, SACD, and DVD players.
- Hybrid Format Versatility:
- This release combines the benefits of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology with conventional CD audio, providing the highest attainable sound fidelity.
- Comprehensive Sacred Program:
- The work is structured into multiple definitive sections—from the introductory movements to the dramatic “Il Dies Irae” and the contemplative “Post Communionem.”
- Distinguished Performance:
- Features stellar performances by top-tier soloists and the acclaimed WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis, conducted by Herbert Schernus.
- Expert Production:
- SACD authoring and mastering by Classic Sound Studio in Stuttgart ensure the finest digital sound quality.
- Multichannel Innovation:
- Embracing both modern SACD multichannel audio and traditional 16-bit CD playback for maximum listening flexibility.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance:
- F. J. Gossec (1734–1829) was a key figure in 18th-century French sacred music, and his Messe des Morts (1760) remains a profound expression of mourning and spiritual reflection.
- Program Structure:
- The work’s segmentation—from the introductory “Introduzione” to the majestic “Dies Irae,” the reflective “Offertorium,” and on to the concluding “Post Communionem”—mirrors the liturgical progression of a traditional mass for the dead.
- Technological Excellence:
- Utilizing DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology, this recording captures intricate details and dynamic contrasts that bring out the full emotional range of Gossec’s composition.
- Cultural Collaboration:
- The collaboration with WDR 3 and the esteemed WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis, under Herbert Schernus’ direction, underscores the recording’s commitment to exemplary performance practices.
French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)
- Importance Historique :
- F. J. Gossec (1734–1829) est une figure majeure de la musique sacrée française du XVIIIe siècle, et sa Messe des Morts (1760) demeure une expression profonde du deuil et de la réflexion spirituelle.
- Structure du Programme :
- La segmentation de l’œuvre – de l’“Introduzione” initiale au puissant “Dies Irae”, en passant par l’introspectif “Offertorium” jusqu’au “Post Communionem” final – reflète la progression liturgique d’une messe des morts traditionnelle.
- Excellence Technologique :
- Grâce à la technologie DSD (Direct Stream Digital), cet enregistrement capte les moindres détails et les contrastes dynamiques, révélant toute l’étendue émotionnelle de la composition de Gossec.
- Collaboration Culturelle :
- La collaboration avec WDR 3 et l’illustre WDR Rundfunkchor Köln Cappella Colonensis, sous la direction d’Herbert Schernus, souligne l’engagement de l’enregistrement envers des pratiques d’interprétation exemplaires.
Track Listing
- I. INTRODUZIONE (Tracks 1–4)
- II. IL DIES IRAE (Tracks 5–14)
- III. OFFERTORIUM (Tracks 15–17)
- IV. SANCTUS (Tracks 18–19)
- V. AGNUS DEI (Track 20)
- VI. POST COMMUNIONEM (Tracks 21–22)
Note: The tracks are grouped by the traditional sections of the mass and together offer a complete liturgical journey.
Publishers
- Label: CAPRICCIO – SACD Collection 20
- Produced by: Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
- SACD Authoring & Mastering: Classic Sound Studio, Stuttgart
- Co-production: In association with WDR 3
- Legal: All logos and trademarks are protected; this product is manufactured in the EU.
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French:
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