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DEC 4783506; DECCA - Inghilterra; Classica vocale sacra
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By David West
Format:Audio CD
Firstly I have to declare an interest. This was recorded in St John's, Upper Norwood near Crystal Place in London and not some Italian Cathedral but we are firmly of the High Church, Anglo-Catholic tradition and the bell at the start of the first track is screwed to the wall outside the vestry and rung at the beginning of every mass so absolutely authentic. We have a strong musical tradition and the building seems to impart a certain magic which my choir are lucky enough to experience week by week, but which is gradually being discovered by others making recordings. The recent Florilegium CD of Vivaldi works was recorded here and I Flagiolini's work similarly benefits from a resonance and clarity often lacking in larger cathedrals.
Robert Hollingworth rarely seems to take the easy options and whilst you will find the usual suspects in Gabrieli and Monteverdi, there is also a revelation in Ludovico Viadana. He will be familiar to many church choirs as being the composer of the Missa L'hora Passa but his works here are more than on a par with the aforementioned masters of polyphony. Speaking of Gabrieli, the Magnificat is a reconstruction of a work for seven choirs - 28 parts vocal and instrumental including bells and a cannon!
This is an excellent recording that reveals new dimensions with each hearing. The programme is well chosen and has a variety of musical textures (plainsong, chamber organ, instrumental and choral works) to transport you back in time. Hollingworth avoids the temptation to simply create endless walls of vocal sound (initially impressive but tiring after a while) by creating each choir as a mixture of vocalists and instruments and also by varying the composition of the instrumental groups. It's a great achievement and the microsite -[...] is well worth a visit for more information.
If you bought the previous Striggio CD, you'll have an idea of what to expect but this is far superior in my view. If you like early music and period instruments, you'll definitely need this in your collection.
Robert Hollingworth rarely seems to take the easy options and whilst you will find the usual suspects in Gabrieli and Monteverdi, there is also a revelation in Ludovico Viadana. He will be familiar to many church choirs as being the composer of the Missa L'hora Passa but his works here are more than on a par with the aforementioned masters of polyphony. Speaking of Gabrieli, the Magnificat is a reconstruction of a work for seven choirs - 28 parts vocal and instrumental including bells and a cannon!
This is an excellent recording that reveals new dimensions with each hearing. The programme is well chosen and has a variety of musical textures (plainsong, chamber organ, instrumental and choral works) to transport you back in time. Hollingworth avoids the temptation to simply create endless walls of vocal sound (initially impressive but tiring after a while) by creating each choir as a mixture of vocalists and instruments and also by varying the composition of the instrumental groups. It's a great achievement and the microsite -[...] is well worth a visit for more information.
If you bought the previous Striggio CD, you'll have an idea of what to expect but this is far superior in my view. If you like early music and period instruments, you'll definitely need this in your collection.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Last year, Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini caused a sensation with their recording of Striggio's 40 part motet and mass, which not only appeared in the general best seller charts, but also won a number of international awards. Now he follows it with more large scale 17th century works, unfamiliar to me and,I suspect, many others. Once again we experience the full " wall of sound" in a stunning recording, including some previously unrecorded works. Everyone I have played this to, from professional church musicians to my heavy-metal-loving son, has been blown away, and very moved, by this. If you are hesitating about trying something unfamiliar, don't! Give it a try; you'll love it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Monteverdi 3
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Coming after the wonderful Striggio 40 part mass, expectations were high. The Italian Vespers did not disappoint. Ranging from sheer beauty to noisy battle scenes one was immersed in a range of emotions. Had the opportunity to enjoy snippets of this CD programme at the 2012 Proms and I Fagiolini continue to push the boundaries in well researched historical performance - as well as cutting edge new productions.
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Setting beautiful music in context
This is a delightful recording to listen to. It's good to hear the chants that precede the main items, putting the works in context. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Set-in-Middle-Earth
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Quick.
No problems experienced here, the product was fine and it was also here before time. Everything was just groovy baby.
Published 4 months ago by stephenthepostie
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Outstanding
At the time of writing I have yet to receive the CD from Amazon, but as a dedicated I Fagiolini devotee, and having heard excerpts of this already, there is no doubt in my mind... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Nickerson
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Bells and smells!
I bought this having heard an excerpt on the radio it didn't really prepare me for the knockout section in the middle of the Magnificat. I love the Viadana psalm settings. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Morrice
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Stunning performances
After I Fagiolini's world-beating Striggio CD last year, it was difficult to imagine how they could repeat the winning formula - but they have. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr Phil Rowe
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Pure delight
As in most of my reviews, I urge you to take the time to listen, to appreciate and to bathe in the enjoyment of a fine recording. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. C. PETER
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Stupendous rennaissance music
Whether you just want to lie back and bathe in the gorgeous sound - after all the English are supposed to like the sound music makes! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Simon
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