Monteverdi - Vespro Della Madonna
At the end of his life, Monteverdi gathered all of his works to guide musicians during religious services. This composer, who shaped sacred music for nearly a century, is now celebrated by Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique, who have created a program for him that resonates like his musical testament.
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TESTAMENTO VESPRO DELLA MADONNA 1643
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
New Monteverdi Vespers from his true musical testament.
Perrine Devillers · Eva Zaïcik · Paco Garcia · Cyril Auvity · Romain Bockler · Viktor Shapovalov
Le Poème Harmonique
Vincent Dumestre, conductor
At his arrival in Venice in 1613, Monteverdi, ever the tireless worker, finally found a challenge that suited him : he would compose every day, both sacred and secular music, for the glory of God or his patrons. In the twilight of his life, he gathered his works into a corpus, intended to inspire musicians during the celebration of religious services. This recording is a musical testament to his carefully preserved life's work. Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique pay tribute to the brilliant composer who set the tone for all 17th-century sacred music.
Recorded from April 26th to 30th 2024, at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 17th century
- Music Sacred music
- Collection Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- Composer Monteverdi
- Musical Ensemble Le Poème Harmonique
- Conductor Vincent Dumestre
- Duration 87'28
Available on all streaming platforms here!
TESTAMENTO VESPRO DELLA MADONNA 1643
Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
New Monteverdi Vespers from his true musical testament.
Perrine Devillers · Eva Zaïcik · Paco Garcia · Cyril Auvity · Romain Bockler · Viktor Shapovalov
Le Poème Harmonique
Vincent Dumestre, conductor
At his arrival in Venice in 1613, Monteverdi, ever the tireless worker, finally found a challenge that suited him : he would compose every day, both sacred and secular music, for the glory of God or his patrons. In the twilight of his life, he gathered his works into a corpus, intended to inspire musicians during the celebration of religious services. This recording is a musical testament to his carefully preserved life's work. Vincent Dumestre and Le Poème Harmonique pay tribute to the brilliant composer who set the tone for all 17th-century sacred music.
Recorded from April 26th to 30th 2024, at the Royal Chapel of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 17th century
- Music Sacred music
- Collection Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- Composer Monteverdi
- Musical Ensemble Le Poème Harmonique
- Conductor Vincent Dumestre
- Duration 87'28
