Nicolas Achten / Scherzi Musicali -Motetten -Musique En Wallone CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "I. Astra coeli"

02. "II. Cessate coeli turbines"

03. "III. Contenta ridendo"

04. "IV. Confusa in mesta horrore"

05. "V. Ah! si languet cor"

06. "VI. Ad bellum, fide gentes"

07. "VII. Miles fortis"

08. "I. Ite O pompae fallaces"

09. "II. O cor meum"

10. "III. Revertar ad amatorem"

11. "IV. Erravi a torrente dulcedinis"

12. "V. O Jesu amantissime"

13. "VI. Ergo mundanae vanitates"

14. "I. Obstupescite gentes"

15. "II. Recedant vetera (aria)"

16. "III. Sistat aer, sistat tellus"

17. "IV. Dum in sacramento"

18. "V. Recedant vetera (coro)"

19. "I. Ecce panis angelorum"

20. "II. Bone pastor"

21. "III. Tu nos pasce"

22. "IV. Homo quidam"

23. "V. Quia parata sunt omnia"

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Nicolas Achten

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Jean-Noel Hamal: Motets by Scherzi Musicali, released 5 November 2021. This version of Jean-Noel Hamal: Motets comes as a 1xCD. - NICOLAS ACHTEN

Jean-Noël Hamal's musical language is a perfect reflection of this transitional period in which the Baroque galant style merges into the classical style. One senses in Hamal's music a communicative vitality, a charmingly poetic note, a keen sense of elegant melody and a theatricality in dynamic contrasts which in some ways evokes the Mannheim school. As soon as he was able, he exploited the ample space available by writing works for two choirs and two orchestras. He seems also to have had a very pronounced preference for major tonalities (he even went so far as to write an astonishingly cheerful Dies irae in C major) and for very readable harmonies, although these sometimes risk being too predictable or conventional. But he was also capable of being a visionary: by their tripartite structure and the autonomous form his symphonies make him a precursor of the classical symphony. He is equally capable of entirely unexpected surprises and attractive details, as is apparent in his motets delivered respecting the practices then in force in Liège by Nicolas Achten and Scherzi Musicali ensemble, mixing subtlety and theatricality.

"Motetten" is a captivating CD by Nicolas Achten and the ensemble Scherzi Musicali, released under the distinguished label Musique En Wallonie. This album presents an exquisite selection of motets, showcasing both sacred and expressive vocal works from the Baroque era. With meticulous attention to historical performance practice, Achten leads Scherzi Musicali through intricate harmonies and emotionally charged interpretations that bring these masterpieces vividly to life. Nicolas Achten, a renowned Belgian baritone and conductor specializing in early music, has garnered international acclaim for his authentic renditions and innovative programming with Scherzi Musicali?an ensemble celebrated for its vibrant energy and scholarly approach. Musique En Wallonie stands as one of Belgium?s premier classical labels, dedicated to preserving musical heritage through high-quality recordings that highlight exceptional artists from the region.

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MEW2098

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