Messe en Ré majeur Motet Dignas Laudes Resonemus

Description

This recording sheds new light on Pergolesi by focusing on a lesser-known aspect of the great Italian composer, featuring two masterpieces that are presented here in their first modern edition and first recording: the Mass in D major and the mottettone Dignas laudes. These two editions are the result of recent musicological research conducted by the Centro Studi Pergolesi in Milan and illustrate a facet of Pergolesi – his energetic and solemn character – that complements, and even intensifies, the dramatic and introspective atmosphere of most of his most famous sacred works. This Arcana release marks the beginning of a collaboration with the Ghislieri Choir & Consort and celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of the ensemble. Specializing in the sacred repertoire of the 18th century, they have already recorded works by Galuppi, Jommelli, Perez (Il Mattutino de’ Morti), and Handel (Handel in Rome 1707) for Sony-DHM. The team of soloists, led by Giulio Prandi, includes soprano Marlis Petersen, one of the major figures on the international scene, and a quintet of young Italian singers who are already performing in the most important and prestigious venues across Europe.