Description

Gilles Requiem – A Masterwork of Baroque Spirituality by La Chapelle Royale CD

Product Details

UPC: 3149025045485
Total Playing Time 67:47
Product Type: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
Label: Harmonia Mundi
Catalog Numbers: HMC 901341, HM 90
Composer: Jean Gilles (1668–1705)
Work: Requiem – Diligam te, Domine
Featured Soloists: Ensemble: La Chapelle Royale
- Agnès Mellon, soprano
- Véronique Gens, soprano (in “Diligam te”)
- Howard Crook, tenor
- Hervé Lamy, tenor (in “Requiem”)
- Tom Phillips, tenor (in “Diligam te”)
- Peter Kooy, basse
Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe
Additional Credits: Format: Compact Disc, Digital Audio
- Co-Production: Quint Import, Fondation France Telecom, and TELECOM
- Packaging details include images, design, and art supervision.
Made in Germany, 1990
Distributed by Harmonia Mundi S.A., Mas de Vert, 13200 Arles

Overview

English Overview

Immerse yourself in the transcendent sounds of Gilles Requiem by Jean Gilles (1668–1705), a sublime example of Baroque sacred music. This Harmonia Mundi release presents a richly textured Requiem that combines solemnity with expressive musical drama. Featuring the renowned La Chapelle Royale under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe, the recording showcases stellar solo contributions from Agnès Mellon, Howard Crook, Hervé Lamy, Tom Phillips, and Peter Kooy.

The work is structured across thirteen movements including:

Introit ("Diligam te, Domine") – 14:57
Kyrie – 2:02
Graduel – 4:21
Offertoire – 8:37
Sanctus, Benedictus – 3:31
…and other spiritually evocative pieces such as “Laudans invocabo,” “Dolores infernis,” “Commota est,” “Inclinavit coelos,” and the post-Communion “Et ascendit super Cherubina.”

This CD not only delivers a moving musical interpretation of sacred texts but also highlights the refined artistry of its performers and the impeccable directorial vision of Philippe Herreweghe.

French Translation – Vue d'ensemble

Plongez dans les sons transcendants du Requiem de Gilles de Jean Gilles (1668–1705), un exemple sublime de musique sacrée baroque. Cette édition d’Harmonia Mundi présente un Requiem aux textures riches qui marie solennité et drame musical expressif. Dirigé par Philippe Herreweghe, La Chapelle Royale offre une interprétation magistrale, agrémentée des contributions exceptionnelles d’Agnès Mellon, Howard Crook, Hervé Lamy, Tom Phillips et Peter Kooy.

L’œuvre se décline en treize mouvements, dont :

Introit ("Diligam te, Domine") – 14:57
Kyrie – 2:02
Graduel – 4:21
Offertoire – 8:37
Sanctus, Benedictus – 3:31
… ainsi que d’autres pièces évocatrices telles que « Laudans invocabo », « Dolores infernis », « Commota est », « Inclinavit coelos » et l’« Et ascendit super Cherubina » post-Communion.

Ce CD offre non seulement une interprétation musicale émouvante des textes sacrés, mais met également en lumière le raffinement artistique de ses interprètes et la vision directe exceptionnelle de Philippe Herreweghe.

Product Features

Repertoire & Structure:
- A comprehensive sacred work with thirteen movements, including the powerful Introit and meditative post-Communion sections.
Performance Excellence:
- Features world-class vocal soloists and the renowned ensemble La Chapelle Royale under Philippe Herreweghe.
Audio Quality:
- Presented in digital audio on a compact disc ensuring clarity and a richly layered sound.
Historical & Cultural Significance:
- A significant Baroque work that reflects the spiritual depth and grandeur typical of the era.
Production and Packaging:
- Co-produced by prestigious partners and supported by Fondation France Telecom, with artisanal design reflecting the work’s heritage.

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

Baroque Mastery: Jean Gilles’s Requiem is celebrated for its architectural finesse and the profound spiritual dialogue between the musical movements.
Elite Collaboration: The performance features noted vocalists and one of the premier ensembles of early music, La Chapelle Royale, under the expert conducting of Philippe Herreweghe.
Impeccable Production: This edition was produced in 1990 in Germany by Harmonia Mundi, highlighting a remastered digital audio experience.
Cultural Endorsements: The project is further supported by influential cultural organizations and foundations, underscoring its artistic and historical value.

French Translation – Faits Intéressants

Maîtrise Baroque: Le Requiem de Jean Gilles est renommé pour sa finesse architecturale et le dialogue spirituel profond qui s'établit entre ses mouvements.
Collaboration d'Exception: L'interprétation réunit des solistes de renom et l'un des ensembles phares de musique ancienne, La Chapelle Royale, sous la direction experte de Philippe Herreweghe.
Production Impeccable: Cette édition a été produite en 1990 en Allemagne par Harmonia Mundi, offrant une expérience audio numérique remasterisée.
Appuis Culturels: Le projet bénéficie du soutien d'organismes culturels et de fondations influentes, soulignant sa valeur artistique et historique.