CD Import

Rorate Coeli -Advent and Christmas in Baroque Prague : Semeradova / Collegium Marianum

Item Details

Genre
:
Catalogue Number
:
SU4002
Number of Discs
:
1
Label
:
Format
:
CD
Other
:
Import

Product Description

Rorate Coeli - Early 18th century Prague, the Advent and Christmas

Maria thou lofty field. Oh God how did I deserve (Rovensky)
Cantata ad Montem Sanctum 'Quc est ista' (Antonin Reichenauer)
Mary give your consent. Rorate coeli when holy prophets (Rovensky)
Triosonata in D major (Reichenauer)
Alma Redemptoris Mater. Alma Redemptoris Mater - Adagio un poco. Succurre cadenti. Virgo prius - Larghetto piano sempre (Jan Zelenka)
Adeste fideles (Prague Loreto Carillon arr. Radek Rejsek)
Aria de Adventu 'O coeli rorate (Reichenauer)
Oh my beloved (Rovensky)
Sonata for Flute 2 Recorders & Basso continuo in G major (Johann Friedrich Fasch)
Aria 'Quel pargoletto' from Vaticini di pace (Antonio Caldara)
To little Jesus. A darling child (Rovensky)

Collegium Marianum / Jana Semeradova, conductor

Recorded 2003-2009

In the rich musical life of early 18th century Prague, the Advent and Christmas seasons formed a chapter unto themselves. Their specific repertoire consisted not only of the themes of this liturgical season (including a strong element of the Marian cult), but also of special liturgical and musical forms. In both songs and figural music Czech suddenly appeared side by side with Latin, along with elements of folk religion and culture. These are most to be heard in the charming Advent and Christmas poeticism of the songs of Holan Rovensky.

Track List   

  • 01. Ach Boze, Kterak Jsem Zaslouzila (O God, How Did I Deserve), Hymn for Voice & Ensemble
  • 02. Quae Est Ista, Cantata for Voice, Violin, Oboe, Bassoon & Continuo
  • 03. Rorate Coeli, Kdyz Svat Proroci (Rorate Coeli, When Holy Prophets), Hymn for Voice & Ensemble
  • 04. Trio Sonata for 2 Violins, Theorbo & Continuo in D Major: Adagio
  • 05. Trio Sonata for 2 Violins, Theorbo & Continuo in D Major: Allegro
  • 06. Trio Sonata for 2 Violins, Theorbo & Continuo in D Major: Adagio
  • 07. Trio Sonata for 2 Violins, Theorbo & Continuo in D Major: Tempo Di Menuet
  • 08. Alma Redemptoris Mater, Antiphon for Soprano, 2 Violins & Continuo in a Major, ZWV 123: Alma Redemptoris Mater - Adagio Un Poco
  • 09. Alma Redemptoris Mater, Antiphon for Soprano, 2 Violins & Continuo in a Major, ZWV 123: Succurre Cadenti
  • 10. Alma Redemptoris Mater, Antiphon for Soprano, 2 Violins & Continuo in a Major, ZWV 123: Virgo Prius - Larghetto Piano Sempre
  • 11. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis)
  • 12. O Coeli, Rorate, Aria for Voice & Ensemble
  • 13. Sonata for Flute, 2 Recorders & Continuo in G Major: Andante
  • 14. Sonata for Flute, 2 Recorders & Continuo in G Major: Allegro
  • 15. Sonata for Flute, 2 Recorders & Continuo in G Major: Affetuoso
  • 16. Sonata for Flute, 2 Recorders & Continuo in G Major: Allegro
  • 17. Vaticini Di Pace ('Christmas Cantata'), for 4 Voices, Strings & Continuo: Aria. 'Quel Pargoletto'

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive Evaluation

☆
☆
☆
☆
☆

0.0

★
★
★
★
★
 
0
★
★
★
★
☆
 
0
★
★
★
☆
☆
 
0
★
★
☆
☆
☆
 
0
★
☆
☆
☆
☆
 
0

Recommend Items