This new edition of Cherubini's 'Médée' was awarded with the Deutscher Musikeditionspreis in 2008 and successfully performed in Vienna (2008), Brussels (2008/2011), Lisbon (2009), London (2010), and Paris (2012). It uncovers the original form, intended by the composer, of a central music-dramatic work of the repertoire and, for the first time, facilitates its interpretation according to the standards of the historical performance practice. Cherubini's 'Médée' is the work of a brilliant cosmopolitan in which influences of the Italian, German and French traditions of the late 18th century are combined. But in this work one can also notice a potential that was to develop both in the works of Beethoven and in the works of the Romantic composers.
SKU: HL.8203036
UPC: 884088633219. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The Irish artist Enya captures the ebb and flow of the Caribbean wind and waters in this lilting song from her second album. The layered vocals and finger style accompaniment for guitar or keyboard will create a mesmerizing atmosphere in performance. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:10.
SKU: HL.14018437
The Requiem Mass in C Minor, Cherubini's first, was commissioned for the anniversary of the execution of Louis XVI by the restored French monarchy. The Requiem was highly admired by the public and critics as well as by Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Beethoven. Cherubini sets a solemn tone right from the beginning by using the lower Strings and winds only to accompany the Voices and continues to display his inventiveness with great effectiveness throughout the work. The thunder and lightning of the Dies Irae, the prayerful pianissimo sections of the Agnus Dei accompanied by ostinato, the complete lack of soloists are all remarkable elements of this historically importantwork.Luigi Cherubini was a composer, conductor, teacher, administrator and music publisher who, though born in Italy, dominated the musical world of Paris for nearly five decades. His composing life can be divided very roughly into to phases: the operatic phase during the French Revolutionary period and the equally successful religious music phase at the beginning of the Restoration afterwards. His directorship of the Paris Conservatoire strengthened its position at the peak of musical education on the Continent.
