Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor
Programme
Monteverdi 1651: Messa a quattro voci et Salmi
Laetaniae della Beata Vergine a6
Confitebor tibi Domine (Primo)
Laetatus sum a6
Nisi Dominus a3
Nisi Dominus a6
Confitebor tibi Domine (Secondo)
Lauda Jerusalem a3
Dixit Dominus (Primo)
Cavalli Magnificat
Monteverdi’s sacred vocal compositions introduced the expression of powerful and personal emotions to the world of church music. This concert, featuring eight singers and five instrumentalists, comprises some of the finest works from Monteverdi’s years as director of music at St Mark’s in Venice.
Part of the Internationale Barocktage 2017
