Description
Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne | Michel Corboz – 50 Years of Existence, 300 Years of Sacred Music | 7-CD Box Set
Product Information
- UPC: 7619930315813
- Product Type: 7-CD Box Set
- Genre: Sacred Music, Classical
- Style: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century Sacred Music
- Label: Cascavelle – VEL 3158
- Release Year: 2011
- Country of Release: Switzerland
- Format: 7 Audio CDs
- Artists: Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, L’Arpa Festante (Marc Antoine Charpentier)
- Conductor: Michel Corboz
Overview
This magnificent 7-CD box set celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne under the distinguished direction of Michel Corboz, honoring 300 years of rich sacred music heritage. Spanning a vast repertoire from the Renaissance to the 20th century, the collection features masterworks by Claudio Monteverdi, Giacomo Carissimi, Domenico Scarlatti, Marc Antoine Charpentier, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, and Frank Martin. The repertoire includes iconic compositions such as Monteverdi’s Messa a 4 voci da capella, Carissimi’s Historia de Jephte, Bach’s Johannes Passion, Mozart’s Mass in C minor and Ave Verum Corpus, and Martin’s Mass for double choir a cappella. This compilation reflects the enduring spiritual and musical legacy of centuries of sacred choral music performed with exceptional artistry.
Product Features
- Format: 7 Audio CDs in box set
- Total Works: Comprehensive sacred music repertoire spanning 300 years
- Language: Latin, German, Italian, French
- Genre: Sacred, Classical, Baroque, Renaissance, Romantic, 20th Century
- Conductor: Michel Corboz
- Performing Ensembles: Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne, Ensemble Instrumental de Lausanne, L’Arpa Festante (Marc Antoine Charpentier)
- Label: Cascavelle
- Release Year: 2011
- Packaging: Deluxe box set with detailed booklet (not specified)
Interesting Facts
- Anniversary Tribute: This box set commemorates 50 years of the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne’s exceptional contribution to sacred music under Michel Corboz’s leadership.
- Historical Span: The repertoire spans from early Baroque compositions by Monteverdi and Carissimi to 20th-century sacred works by Frank Martin, illustrating three centuries of church music evolution.
- Diverse Repertoire: Includes motets, masses, vespers, and oratorios, performed by world-class vocal and instrumental ensembles dedicated to historically informed performances.
- Michel Corboz’s Legacy: Renowned for his refined interpretations and deep understanding of sacred music, Corboz’s direction brings out the spiritual depth and intricate beauty of these masterpieces.
Track Listing Highlights
Selected Works Included:
- Claudio Monteverdi: Messa a 4 voci da capella, Laetaniae della Beata Vergine
- Giacomo Carissimi: Historia de Jephte
- Domenico Scarlatti: Stabat Mater
- Marc Antoine Charpentier: Jesuiten Vesper (Vêpres aux Jésuites)
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Motets, Johannes Passion, BWV 245
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mass in C minor, K. 427, Ave Verum Corpus, K. 618
- Felix Mendelssohn: Kyrie
- Johannes Brahms: 2 Motetten op. 74
- Frank Martin: Messe für zwei viertimmige Chöre ("Und das Leben behielt den Sieg")
Publishers
Published by Disques Office / Cascavelle, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, lending, rental, broadcasting, and public performance are prohibited by law.
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