Claudio Monteverdi, Vespro della Beata Vergine, Domine ad Adjuvandum

[PeriodinstrumentfaN]

Surround Sound à la Baroque !!! :-)

[shelterit]

Well, it certainly is an interesting version, where the fanfare is turned into a solemn hymn of sorts. I feel the tempo is too slow, though. Was that because of the singers position?

[4864daniel]

Deus, in adiutorium meum intende.

Domine, ad adiuvantum me festina.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.

Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Allelluia.

[GeorgiosMICHALAKIS]

The director's ample gestures sure are comical, yet they are EFFICIENT: getting all these people (positioned in DIFFERENT areas of the church, with DIFFERENT resonance/echo acoustics) to sing in unison is an endeavour in itself, and even more so laudable when performed so axquisitely as is done here: hats off!!!

[wojtzuch]

On average (opinion based on five available fragments) seems on a par with Savall's 1988/1989 version. I definitely prefer, for example, his more "contemplative" (but still very passionate), less "theatrical" performing of quieter fragments but Cantar Lontano's "Lauda Jerusalem" and "Nisi Dominus" simply rock! In fact, what makes the biggest difference for me is Savall's less "operatic" sopranos and Guy de Mey.

[phideas]

wow!!, to the "dislikes" person: screw you! This is absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to be in LIsbon for this.

[fmlburnay]

I was there, and I enjoyed it very much. Especially for the historical reconstruction of the technique wich was noticeable. I was curious about the acoustic quality of the church for this particular kind of work, of which I only have studio recordings. Everything sounded perfect, to my understanting.

Thank you for the vid!

[TheViolavirtuoso]

That conductor is a legend!!! He is just immense!!!! His technique is brilliant, plus, and possibly the most important think, hes enjoying it. Plus the baritone solo at the beginning is pretty good, I love the last two notes. In fact my only criticism is why isnt there and orchestra to play the part the organ is playing!!!!

[MoaiMaea]

6 people singing? Are you kidding me?

[cantarlontano]

More the 35 people singing... but you cant see them, even the public could just hear them..

[MoaiMaea]

Why? And where are they?

[MoaiMaea]

Nevermind the “where” but still, why were they positioned up there?

[cantarlontano]

Just wait and look at 1'51"

[MoaiMaea]

As I said, never mind the “where” but rather the “why”. Was it for acoustic reasons?

[MoaiMaea]

I’m still waiting for an answer as to why they were put up there.

[cantarlontano]

@MoaiMaea for musical reasons, and for the cantar lontano tecnique

[MoaiMaea]

Ah, thank you.

[rvn39]

@MoaiMaea Hi this is how Monteverdi did it in the beginning. It is reported that people passed out when they heard it in 1610. It was way off their musical experiences. Monteverdi posted 42 singers in all angles of the church and created a new mind blowing sond experience

[TheAnneelise]

Can anyone recommend the best recording of Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin?" I heard it today on Chicago's WFMT and I believe that it is the most beautiful, heavenly music that I have heard in years, or maybe ever!

[guimaul69]

@TheAnneelise there are different best recording... i like very much the vespers by William Christie and Les Arts Florissants... it's full of energy, the choir is good and the instruments as well. then, you have the italian one, from Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano and his "concurrent" Claudio Cavina and La venexiana... i don't know if Cantar Lontano has recorded it, but i would recommend this fututre recording if they do it ;) their cd with music of Ortiz "Ad Vesperas" is amazing...

[TheAnneelise]

@guimaul69

thank you so much!! What a delight to have heard this!

[wb6kuw]

A lot to like here! My only reservation is slowing down the triple time sections - makes it feel a little draggy.

[cantarlontano]

Hi. the interesting thing is that Monteverdi wrote this ritornello with 3/2 against C of the beginning. If you look to modern etitions they translated the ritornello as a fast movement, but if you look to the original score you will discover that the composer had a different idea.. ciao

[dreuxschwartz]

heavenly performance! great idea to spread the choir in every corridor of this church. 5 stars!

look at the conductor at 1:28 to 1:31, he moves like a mythological character, specially his hair. just amazing hehe.

[LibrettoDelMar]

this is really a great, inspiring version. tho i still like wendy carlos' version better.

[AlainNaigeon]

Quite different... interesting !

[Katherine85]

Bellissimo ^_^