Tracing the influence of the Italian style on French music of the 17th century, this programme includes Giacomo Carissimi’s poignant early oratorio, Jephte, along with choral, solo vocal ensemble, and orchestral works by  Charpentier and Lully. Featuring vocal soloists selected as part of the BREMF Live young artist programme.

Sumei Bao-Smith, Emilia Bertolini & Emily Brown Gibson sopranos
Sophie Timms mezzo-soprano
Bradyn Debysingh tenor
Andrew Robinson baritone

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BREMF Players
Alison Bury leader

Baroque Collective Singers
John Hancorn director

Programme

Giovanni Gabrieli
c.1554/1557-1612Sonata No 21 for 3 violins

Giacomo Carissimi
1605-1674Jephte

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier
1643-1704O Clementissime

Jean-Baptiste Lully
1632-1687Anima Christi

LullySuite from Armide

LullySalve Regina

CharpentierMagnificat