Az Esterházy Udvar Zenéje – Music from the Esterházy Court (2-CD Set)

Musik aus dem Hof Esterházy

This 2-CD compilation is a distinguished presentation of sacred music drawn from the illustrious Esterházy Court. Bridging the realms of Baroque spirituality and classical elegance, the set features a carefully curated selection of cantatas and liturgical pieces by Pál Esterházy alongside sacred works by celebrated composers such as Joseph Haydn, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Johann Nepomuk Fuchs.

Product Information

• Title: Az Esterházy Udvar Zenéje – Music from the Esterházy Court
  (Musik aus dem Hof Esterházy)
• Format: 2-CD Set | Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Edition: CDI/ Pál Esterházy – Harmonia Caelestis (CD I) and Sacred Works by Haydn, Hummel, Fuchs on CD II
• Release Year: 2003 (as indicated by production details)
• Manufactured In Hungary

Overview

This comprehensive 2-CD set—Az Esterházy Udvar Zenéje—offers a rich journey into the sacred music of the Esterházy Court. The first CD presents Harmonia Caelestis by Pál Esterházy, a cycle of sacred cantatas that blend traditional liturgical texts with the innovative spirit of the Baroque. The second CD features additional sacred works, including pieces by Joseph Haydn, J. N. Hummel, and other eminent composers, presenting a varied repertoire of devotional music.

This compilation not only preserves rare historical recordings but also highlights the musical legacy that made the Esterházy Court one of Europe’s foremost musical patrons. It is essential listening for enthusiasts of classical sacred music, Baroque cantatas, and those with an interest in the cultural heritage of the Esterházy dynasty.

Product Features

• Rich Cultural Heritage:

  • Experience the spiritual and historical ambience of the Esterházy Court with sacred cantatas and liturgical pieces.
  • A blend of emotive choral works and instrumental interludes that showcase the finesse of Baroque musical artistry.

• Dual CD Structure:

  • CD I – Pál Esterházy: Harmonia Caelestis:
    A selection of sacred cantatas with titles such as “Laetare cor meum,” “Ave dulcis Virgo,” “Puer natus…,” “Jesu dulcedo,” “Sol recedit igneus,” “Ave rosa sine spina,” “Ave maris stella,” “O, Maria gratiosa,” “Saule, Saule,” followed by works by G. J. Werner (Regina Coeli), F. Novotny (Salve Regina), Alma ex C, and culminating with J. Haydn’s “Missa Sancti Nicolai,” J. N. Hummel’s “Offertorium” and J. N. Fuchs’ “Salve Regina.”

  • CD II – Additional Sacred Works:
    Features additional pieces: “J. Haydn: Fidelity,” “O, tuneful voice,” “J. N. Hummel: Sonate Op.13,” and an “Arie,” which further complement the spiritual narrative of the collection.

• Authentic Performances:

  • Performed by eminent soloists, vocal ensembles, and orchestras including the Novák Ensemble, the Joseph Haydn Konzervatórium Zenekara, the Berzsenyi Dániel Főiskola Vegyeskara, and the Mixed Choir of the Dániel Berzsenyj College.
  • Conducted and prepared under the artistic direction of Tibor Gyenge and Walter Burian, with additional preparatory training by Veronika Kröner.

• Meticulous Production:

  • Digitally recorded and mixed to deliver pristine audio quality.
  • Edited and mastered with care to preserve the nuances of these historic and sacred compositions.

CD I: Pál Esterházy – Harmonia Caelestis

Track Listing

1. Laetare cor meum
2. Ave dulcis Virgo
3. Puer natus…
4. Jesu dulcedo
5. Sol recedit igneus
6. Ave rosa sine spina
7. Ave maris stella
8. O, Maria gratiosa
9. Saule, Saule
10. G. J. Werner: Regina Coeli
11. F. Novotny: Salve Regina
12. Alma ex C
13. J. N. Hummel: Offertorium
14. J. N. Fuchs: Salve Regina
15. J. Haydn: Missa Sancti Nicolai

CD II: Sacred Works by Haydn, Hummel, and Others

Track Listing

1. J. Haydn: Fidelity
2. O, tuneful voice
3. J. N. Hummel: Sonate Op.13
4. Arie

Performers & Production Credits

Vocal Soloists & Ensembles (Selected)

• Soloists:

  • Noémi Kiss, Krisztina Jóni, Ingrid Kertesi, Ildikó Iván, Erzsébet Farkas, Júlia Hajnóczy, and others perform key soprano parts across the tracks.
  • Tenor and bass soloists add to the rich vocal tapestry of the sacred cantatas.

• Orchestral & Instrumental Contributors:

  • Prominent instrumentalists on trumpet, violin, organ, and continuo provide the essential Baroque instrumentation.
  • Notable ensembles include the Camerata Pro Musica, the Novák Ensemble, and the Orchestra of the Joseph Haydn Conservatoire.

Production Personnel

• Artistic Directors: Tibor Gyenge (for CD I) and Walter Burian (for preparatory training with the Novák Ensemble)
• Conductors: Adrienne Vinczeffy for the Mixed Choir of Dániel Berzsenyj College and others.
• Recording Engineer: Tamás Zányi
• Preparatory Coordinator: Veronika Kröner

Publishers & Licensing Information

This 2-CD compilation, Az Esterházy Udvar Zenéje – Music from the Esterházy Court, is licensed from Music Masters Ltd and produced by Pegasus—a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment Limited. All copyrights are observed, and the recordings are protected against unauthorized copying, lending, public performance, and broadcasting.

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