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The blend of the vocal lines is superb and the handling of ornament little short of breathtaking. — BBC Music Magazine, September 2005 More…

Release Date: 5th Jan 2004
Catalogue No: CDA67435
Label: Hyperion
Length: 73 minutes

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Charpentier, M-A: Salve regina à trois chœurs

Work length6:38

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

Charpentier, M-A: Messe à Quatre Choeurs

Work length15:33

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

I. Kyrie

Track length9:39

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II. Gloria

Track length5:54

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Nivers: Assumpta est Maria

Work length1:24

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

Charpentier, M-A: Messe à Quatre Choeurs

Work length9:42

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

III. Credo

Track length9:42

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Nivers: Ave maris stella

Work length3:20

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

Charpentier, M-A: Messe à Quatre Choeurs

Work length7:20

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

IV. Sanctus and Benedictus

Track length3:34

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V. Agnus Dei

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VI. Domine, salvum fac regem

Track length1:36

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Charpentier, M-A: Salut de la veille des 'O'

Work length16:47

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

I. Salut de la veille des 'O': O salutaris hostia

Track length2:15

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II. Premier 'O': O Sapientia

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III. Deuxième 'O': O Adonai

Track length2:38

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IV. Troisième 'O': O Radix Jesse

Track length2:06

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V. Quatrième 'O': O Clavis David

Track length2:16

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VI. Cinquième 'O': O Oriens

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VII. Sixième 'O': O Rex gentium

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VIII. Septième 'O': O Emmanuel

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Charpentier, M-A: Le Reniement de Saint Pierre, H 424

Work length12:17

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Ex Cathedra
Jeffrey Skidmore

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A contemporary of Lully and Lalande, Charpentier was something of an outsider to the French court of Louis XIV, something which helps to explain his comparative obscurity since his death in 1704. A period of study in Rome doubtless gave Charpentier exposure to the polychoral style long-established from the time of Gabrieli, and this spirited new recording from Ex Cathedra presents the triple-choir Salve regina alongside the opulent Massfor four separate choirs. The possibilities opened up by such a wealth of musicians engender music which seems as close to the proverbial choir of the angels of heaven as could be desired. The disc also includes Salut de la veille des O, a setting of the seven antiphons for Christmas imploring God to come and save the earth, and the dramatic mini-oratorio La reniement de St Pierre, telling of Peters frantic denials of Christ before the inevitable crowing of the cock. Performances by the soloists, choir and orchestra of Ex Cathedra perfectly capture the lavish atmosphere of the period, fully living up to the enviable reputation the groups previous recordings have earned.

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September 2005

The blend of the vocal lines is superb and the handling of ornament little short of breathtaking.

Early Music Review

The brilliance of this work is expertly captured by Ex Cathedra directed by Jeffrey Skidmore. The choral sound is excellent, whether in the well-managed polychoral exchanges or in the full passages, and the solo singing is very accomplished.

Skidmore once again demonstrates his total empathy with French Baroque repertoire, inspiring his large choral forces to performances that capture a huge gamut of emotions ranging from thrilling grandeur to heartbreaking sublimity. The issue is a magnificent achievement all round.

It is really spendid to have the Messe a quatre choeurs in a thoroughly involving historically informed performance at last. Skidmore leaves no stone unturned in his exploration of its quadraphonic charms…eloquent soloists [are] drawn from the ranks of the choir. And what a choir, gutsy when required, but flexible enough to cope with Charpentier's ever-changing choral configurations ... this is a thrilling release, and I heartily recommend it.

The opening is arresting – the polished Ex Cathedra immerse themselves thoroughly in this beautifully wrought art.

Goldberg

Ex Cathedra's choirs and soloists sound ravishing … Skidmore's conducting results in a performance containing breadth and relaxed phrasing, which in turn allow emotion to shine through the complex polyphony.

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