Vivaldi - Sacred Music: 6 | Susan Gritton, Nathalie Stutzmann, and The King's Consort

Product Information

• UPC: 034571168098
• Label: Hyperion – CDA66809
• Format: CD
• Country: UK
• Release Year: 2000
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Overview

"Vivaldi – Sacred Music: 6" is the sixth volume in an acclaimed series dedicated to Antonio Vivaldi's lesser-known yet profoundly moving sacred music. This album brings together an exquisite selection of Vivaldi's compositions for voice and ensemble, revealing the spiritual depth and dramatic flair that characterize his sacred oeuvre. Unlike his more widely known instrumental concertos, these vocal works demonstrate Vivaldi’s exceptional ability to convey complex emotional states through choral textures, solo arias, and richly ornamented orchestral accompaniment.

The recording features a distinguished cast of vocal soloists, including Susan Gritton, Nathalie Stutzmann, Hilary Summers, and Alexandra Gibson, each bringing their unique expressive qualities to the music. Their performances are complemented by the outstanding Choir of The King's Consort and The King's Consort orchestra, under the expert direction of Robert King, a conductor widely praised for his scholarship and sensitivity in interpreting Baroque repertoire. The album includes a variety of sacred pieces—ranging from solemn psalm settings to joyful motets—each carefully crafted to highlight Vivaldi’s command of vocal polyphony and orchestral color. The ensemble’s historically informed performance style, using period instruments and Baroque tuning, brings a sense of authenticity and immediacy to the music, making it resonate deeply with modern audiences. With its compelling interpretations and pristine audio quality, Vivaldi – Sacred Music: 6 stands as a remarkable tribute to the sacred side of Vivaldi’s legacy, offering listeners a powerful glimpse into the devotional world of one of the Baroque era’s most prolific and inventive composers.

Product Features

• Format: CD
• Label: Hyperion
• Release Year: 2000
• Country: UK
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Interesting Facts

• Vivaldi's Influence: Vivaldi is celebrated as one of the greatest Baroque composers, whose work has had a lasting impact on music history.
• Innovative Techniques: He was a pioneer in the development of orchestration and violin techniques, influencing many composers who followed.
• Sacred Works: This album highlights Vivaldi's contributions to sacred music, a lesser-known aspect of his extensive catalog.

Publishers

Published by Hyperion in 2000. All rights reserved under UPC 034571168098.

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