Description
Haydn: Harmoniemesse; Te Deum; Cantata "Qual dubbio ormai" – DAS ALTE WERK (Digital CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 639842147422
- Product Type: Digital CD – Classical Music Recording
- Label: TELDEC Classics International GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
- Catalogue Details: DAS ALTE WERK series; E-810
- Format: Digital Recording (DDD)
- Year of Release: 1999
- Performing Ensemble:Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
- Soloists:
- Eva Mei (soprano)
- Elisabeth von Magnus (contralto)
- Herbert Lippert (tenor)
- Oliver Widmer (bass)
- Choir: Arnold Schoenberg Chor (Chorus Master: Erwin Ortner)
- Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien
- Soloists:
- Total Duration: 65 minutes 56 seconds
- Composers & Works Featured:
- Harmoniemesse, Hob. XXII:14 (in B‑flat major / B‑dur / si bémol majeur)
- Cantata "Qual dubbio ormai," Hob. XXIVa:4
- Te Deum, Hob. XXIIIc:1 (in C major / C‑dur / ut majeur)
Overview
This TELDEC digital release from 1999 encapsulates three distinct sacred works by Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), masterfully compiled under the “DAS ALTE WERK” series. The collection features the grand Harmoniemesse in B‑flat major, a profound Cantata titled "Qual dubbio ormai," and the stately Te Deum in C major. Conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, the performance is brought to life by the renowned Arnold Schoenberg Chor and the expressive Concentus Musicus Wien, with soloists Eva Mei, Elisabeth von Magnus, Herbert Lippert, and Oliver Widmer adding lyrical depth and vocal brilliance.
German Translation – Überblick
Diese digitale TELDEC-Veröffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1999 vereint drei bedeutende sakrale Werke von Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) in der Reihe „DAS ALTE WERK“. Die Sammlung umfasst die feierliche Harmoniemesse in B‑Dur (si bémol majeur), die tiefgründige Cantata "Qual dubbio ormai" und das majestätische Te Deum in C‑Dur. Unter der Leitung von Nikolaus Harnoncourt erwecken der renommierte Arnold Schoenberg Chor und Concentus Musicus Wien in beeindruckender Weise diese Werke zum Leben, unterstützt durch die Solisten Eva Mei, Elisabeth von Magnus, Herbert Lippert und Oliver Widmer, die dem Gesang eine besondere Ausdruckskraft verleihen.
Product Features
- Digital Audio Quality:
- Recorded and remastered in high-fidelity digital (DDD) format, ensuring pristine clarity and accurate dynamic representation of Haydn’s sacred music.
- Diverse Sacred Program:
- Harmoniemesse (Mass of Harmony):
- Hob. XXII:14 in B‑flat major, celebrated for its prominent wind (Harmonie) textures that give the work its distinctive character.
- Cantata "Qual dubbio ormai":
- Hob. XXIVa:4, a reflective and emotive choral work that exemplifies Haydn’s mature sacred style.
- Te Deum:
- Hob. XXIIIc:1 in C major, an exultant work marking gratitude and praise, with a resounding orchestral and choral dialogue.
- Harmoniemesse (Mass of Harmony):
- Artistic Leadership:
- Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s renowned interpretative insight, combined with the impeccable ensemble work of the Arnold Schoenberg Chor and Concentus Musicus Wien, creates a performance that is both historically informed and dramatically engaging.
- Supporting Materials:
- An enclosed booklet provides contextual texts and historical background, enriching the listener’s experience with detailed insights about Haydn’s sacred oeuvre.
Track Listing
Harmoniemesse, Hob. XXII:14 (in B‑flat major / B‑dur / si bémol majeur):
- Kyrie – 7:49
2–4. Gloria – 10:25
5–7. Credo – 11:20 - Sanctus – 3:09
- Benedictus – 4:08
10–11. Agnus Dei – 6:18
Cantata "Qual dubbio ormai," Hob. XXIVa:4:
12–15. “Qual dubbio ormai” – 15:09
Te Deum, Hob. XXIIIc:1 (in C major / C‑dur / ut majeur):
16–18. Te Deum – 7:39
Total Duration: 65:56
Interesting Facts
- A Late Mastery:
These works represent the culmination of Haydn’s sacred compositional career, reflecting his mastery in fusing traditional liturgical texts with innovative orchestral textures. - Innovative Use of Instrumentation:
The Harmoniemesse is notable for its emphasis on wind instruments—the term “Harmonie” refers to the wind ensemble, which gives the mass a unique timbral quality that was revolutionary at its time. - Historical Performance Practice:
Under Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s direction, the recording combines historically informed performance practices with modern digital clarity, offering a fresh yet authentic interpretation of these sacred works. - Bridging Eras:
The inclusion of the Cantata “Qual dubbio ormai” alongside the more formal Mass and Te Deum highlights Haydn’s versatility and his ability to navigate different sacred genres with equal finesse.
German Translation – Interessante Fakten
- Ein Werk späten Schaffens:
Diese Werke markieren den Höhepunkt von Haydns sakraler Komposition und demonstrieren seine Fähigkeit, traditionelle liturgische Texte mit innovativen orchestralen Klangfarben zu verbinden. - Innovative Instrumentierung:
Die Harmoniemesse ist besonders für ihren markanten Einsatz von Blasinstrumenten bekannt – der Begriff „Harmonie“ bezieht sich auf das Bläserensemble, das der Messe eine einzigartige Klangfarbe verleiht, die ihrer Zeit ihrerzeit revolutionär war. - Historisch informierte Aufführungspraxis:
Unter der Leitung von Nikolaus Harnoncourt vereint diese Aufnahme historisch fundierte Aufführungspraxis mit moderner digitaler Klarheit und bietet so eine frische und zugleich authentische Interpretation dieser sakralen Werke. - Verbindung von Epochen:
Die Einbeziehung der Cantata „Qual dubbio ormai“ neben der formelleren Messe und dem Te Deum unterstreicht Haydns Vielseitigkeit und seine Fähigkeit, verschiedene sakrale Genres mit gleicher Brillanz zu meistern.
Publishers
Published by TELDEC Classics International GmbH, 1999
A Warner Music Group Company – Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work are reserved. Unauthorized copying, renting, lending, public performance, or broadcasting of this record is prohibited.
Cover: Portrait of Princess Marie Hermenegild Esterházy (née Princess Liechtenstein) by Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, 1798 (Sammlungen des Fürsten von Liechtenstein, Schloss Vador)
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