Charpentier : Mass for the Funeral – David’s psalms – Salve Regina.
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The 4-voice mass for the funeral with symphony is the latest of Charpentier’s three masses for the funeral, which he composed in the mid-1690s, as an order from the Jesuits in Paris. The mass follows a symphony which was likely to be played as the coffin was brought in processionally.
In accordance with the French custom, Charpentier composed a motet with a personal tone, using the Pie Jesu text at the Elevation (in the absence of a choir, the organist had to improvise).
The Nativity Canticle is a sort of a pastoral, which might also be named a Christmastide oratorio. The Night evokes the shepherds’ vigil before the Angel announces the birth of Jesus to them.
Psalm 87 is a call for help. Charpentier expresses suffering through sometimes discordant intervals, thus entwining tragedy and hope.
Then the Salve Regina adoptes the Gregorian melody in tone 1 ; Charpentier takes the greatest advantage of the stereophonic possibilities of the divided choirs.
Charpentier at his best. With a varied repertory to preclude boredom. Splendid interpretation by the Purcell Choir. A worthwhile disc.
Contents
Second répons des Matines du Jeudi-Saint
Messe des morts: Kyrie
Christe
Kyrie
Dies irae
Tuba mirum
Quid sum miser
Quaerens me
Oro supplex - Pie Jesu
Sanctus
Elévation: Pie Jesu Domine (H. 269)
Benedictus
Agnus Dei
In Nativitatem Domini Canticum (H.416): Praeludium
La Nuit I.
La Nuit II.
La Nuit III.
Psalmus Davidis 87 (H.207): Domine Deus salutis meae
Posuerunt me
Et ego ad te, Domine clamavi
Salve Regina à trois chœurs (H.24)
Ad te clamamus
Eja ergo, advocata nostra
Duration: 60'25
Extracts
Track 2
Track 6
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 19
Track 21
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