01. Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia "Ave Maria" 02. Pappano, Antonio "Stabat Mater" 03. Orchestra dell' Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia "Laudi alla Vergine Maria" 04. Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia "Te Deum" 05. Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia "Ave Maria" 06. Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia "Libera me"
Extra-Infos:
Maria Agresta/ Antonio Pappano
Description:
Sacred Verdi is an album by Giuseppe Verdi, released in 2013. The album is a classical CD. - MARIA AGRESTA/ANTONIO PAPPANO
This CD release, "Sacred Verdi: Quattro Pezzi" by Pappano / Agresta / OASCR on PLG Classics, presents a focused exploration of Giuseppe Verdi's sacred and spiritual side, away from his world-famous operatic dramas. The program centers on the "Quattro pezzi sacri" ("Four Sacred Pieces"), in which Verdi combines his unmistakable melodic gift with a deep liturgical atmosphere and rich choral writing. Listeners can expect a finely balanced mix of majestic choral passages, intimate prayerful moments, and orchestral colors that highlight Verdi's late-style mastery. The interpretation aims at clarity of text and emotional immediacy, making this recording attractive both to seasoned Verdi admirers and to listeners discovering his sacred works for the first time.
The performers bring strong operatic and symphonic experience to this repertoire, allowing Verdi's vocal lines to unfold with both dramatic intensity and spiritual restraint. Orchestral and choral forces are shaped with attention to dynamic nuance and long musical phrasing, emphasizing the contrast between powerful climaxes and hushed, contemplative sections. The recording quality is designed to capture the breadth of the choir and the depth of the orchestra, while keeping the solo contributions in clear focus.
Antonio Pappano is internationally regarded as one of the leading conductors of his generation, especially celebrated for his Verdi interpretations in both the opera house and the concert hall. He has held major posts with top orchestras and opera companies and has built an extensive discography that has received critical acclaim and numerous awards. His work is often praised for combining structural clarity with emotional intensity, qualities that suit Verdi's sacred music particularly well.
Soprano Maria Agresta has emerged as a highly respected Verdian interpreter on major international stages, admired for her expressive phrasing, warm timbre, and stylistic sensitivity. Her performances in key Verdi roles have earned her invitations to leading opera houses and collaborations with renowned conductors. Her contribution to this recording adds a lyrical, yet disciplined, vocal presence that supports the devout character of the music.
PLG Classics, the manufacturer of this CD, focuses on high-quality classical music productions, with particular emphasis on carefully curated repertoire and strong artistic partnerships. Their releases are typically characterized by detailed booklet information, thoughtful programming, and a production approach that serves both audiophile listeners and a broader classical audience. With "Sacred Verdi: Quattro Pezzi," PLG Classics underlines its commitment to presenting important works of the repertoire in interpretations that are both musically refined and accessible.
Disc 1\n 01 Ave Maria: Four Sacred Pieces - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S\n 02 Stabat Mater: Four Sacred Pieces - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S\n 03 Laudi alla Vergine Maria: Four Sacred Pieces - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S\n 04 Te Deum: Four Sacred Pieces - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S\n 05 Ave Maria - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S\n 06 Libera me - Antonio Pappano/Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di S
Sacred Music
1.456
- Gregorian Musicol. 46- Magnificat 19- Mass 167- Motet 95- Oratorio 144- Other Sacred Music 661- Passion 69- Requiem 92- Sacred Cantata 130- Sacred Madrigal 14- Stabat Mater 13- TeDeum 6Symphonic Music 14.562
