Marc-Antoine Charpentier, with his Messe à quatre choeurs, delivers a unique work that reflects a rare encounter between French tradition and the splendor of Roman Baroque. Inspired by the grand polychoral works of Gabrieli and Benevoli—whom he listened to attentively during his stay in Italy—he unfolds a choral dialogue of exceptional breadth. Four vocal and instrumental ensembles face each other, respond, and intertwine in a play of echoes and timbres that transcends the liturgical space. Jean-Baptiste Nicolas brings an exalted momentum to this masterpiece of sacred music, combining stylistic precision with interpretative finesse.

Artists

Pauline Gaillard, Attila Varga-Toth, Léo Guillou-Kérédan, Halidou Nombre, Laurence Pouderoux, Evann Loger Raymond, Noé Chapolard, Marion Harache, Clémence Carry, Ariane Le Fournis, Loïc Paulin, Jordann Moreau, Emmanuelle Jakubek, Sonia Sheridan Jacquelin, Edouard Hazebrouck, Lucas Bacro, Consort Musica Vera, Chœur de la Maîtrise du CRR de Paris, Chœur de l'Opéra Royal, Jean-Baptiste Nicolas