Description
| Summary: | Seeks to convey an impression of the special mood and musical magnificence of the Christmas celebrations at St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice during the later 18th century.
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| Item Description: | For SSATB soloists, mixed choir, and orchestra; the 4th work for orchestra alone.
The Mass by Galuppi is from 1767 and comprises only the Gloria and Credo; it is intended to be paired with the Kyrie by Bertoni, while the Sanctus and Agnus Dei are replaced by a motet and an instrumental piece.
Historical notes on the celebration of Christmas at San Marco and biographical notes on the performers in German and English, and text of Adeste fideles in Latin, German, and English (22 p.) inserted in container. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 audio file) |
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| Participant or Performer: | Gemma Bertagnolli, Valentina Varriale, sopranos ; Mary-Ellen Nesi, alto ; Julien Behr, tenor ; Clemens Heidrich, bass ; Vocal Concert Dresden ; Dresden Instrumental-Concert (on period instruments) ; Peter Kopp, conductor. |
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| Language: | Sung in Latin. |
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| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Hard copy version record. |
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| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Recorded Apr. 25-28, 2010, Lukaskirche, Dresden. |
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