Ensemble Correspondances - Charpentier on CD

Description

Each year from 1684 to 1686, Marc-Antoine Charpentier offered a Christmas pastorale to his patron, Marie de Lorraine. After the death of the boy Louis-Joseph, the last male heir of the line, the figure of the Christ-Child occupied a central place in the devotions of the Guise family. The pastorales and antiphons written in this context and recorded here are at the intersection of the sacred and secular genres, of the popular and the learned. They evoke the mystery of birth with a profoundly moving blend of naïveté and gravity. Review 9/10 'For admirers of the work of Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) this release is a true Christmas gift. The music is Charpentier at his best, the performances by period ensemble Ensemble Correspodances, both vocally and instrumentally are outstanding, the audio quality equally good, and the CD booklet notes illuminating … for students of French baroque this is an essential purchase' 25th November 2016 SUNDAY TIMES ALBUM OF THE WEEK 'The pastoral may be an unusual vehicle for the Christmas story (though it forms a significant part of Handel s Messiah), but it suits the composer s intimate vein to perfection. Daucé s Ensemble Correspondances boasts immaculately stylish soloists in the soprano Caroline Dangin-Bardot, the high tenor Stephen Collardelle and the baritone Etienne Bazola, who blend easily in ensembles. This is state-of-the-art Charpentier, following traditions established by William Christie s Les Arts Florissants. The 'O' Antiphons for Advent short, intense consort pieces proclaiming the coming of Christ make an ideal coupling for those who fancy celebrating 'Noël' in 2016.' 18th December 2016 'performed with colour and care, transparently recorded as well … definitely one of my favourite new Christmas recordings this year.' 

Tracks

1. Ouvertüre (1. Teil) - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
2. Que Nos Soupirs, Seigneur, Réveille Tes Bontés - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
3. Il Est Temps Seigneur Que Tu Paraisses - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
4. Ecoutez-Moi, Peuple Fidèle - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
5. Cieux, Répandez Notre Rosée - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
6. Simphonie De La Nuit - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
7. Régnez, Calme Profond - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
8. Dans Ces Lieux Écartés - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
9. De L'univers Entier, Apprenez Le Bonheur - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
10. Célestes Sompagnons - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
11. Gloire Dans Les Haut Lieux - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
12. Paix En Terre - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
13. Pasteurs, Éveillez-Vous (2. Teil) - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
14. Hélas, Cette Brebis Si Chère - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
15. Heureuse, Mille Et Mille Fois - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
16. Joignons Nos Flûtes - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
17. No Sont-Ce Pas Nos Bergers? - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
18. Cette Nuit D'une Vierge - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
19. Oui Le Loup Infernal - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
20. Joignons Nos Flûtes - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
21. Ritournelle - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
22. C'est De L'homme Aujourd'hui - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
23. O Salutaris H 35 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
24. O Sapientia H 37 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
25. O Adonai H 38 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
26. O Radix Jesse H 39 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
27. Or Nour Dites Ma Rie - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
28. O Clavis David H 40 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
29. O Oriens H 41 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
30. O Rex Gentium H 42 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
31. O Emmanuel H 43 - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
32. Or Nour Dites Marie - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
33. Heureux Bergers - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
34. Mais Qui Ne Serait Pas Touché - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
35. Non, L'haleine Secourable - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
36. Votre Tendresse Est Équitable - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
37. Chantez Donc À L'envie - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
38. Faisons De Nos Joyeux Cantiques - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
39. Menuet De La Bergère - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
40. Ne Laissons Point Sans Louanges - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
41. Le Soleil Recommence À Dorer Nos Montagnes - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
42. Belle Mais Imparfaite Figure - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
43. Oui Seigneur - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce
44. Source De Lumières Et De Grâce - Ensemble Correspondances & Dauce