This beautifully and lovingly compiled program features compositions for Maria, an inspiration and source of strength, consolation and humanity of all ages. • Included are vocal works by Caccini, Merula, Kapsberger, Monteverdi, Saces, Böddecker and Gletle. • Soprano Wendy Roobol is a prominent singer in today’s Early Music scene, both in opera and concert. She is a member of Le Nuove Musiche, the vocal group conducted by Krijn Koetsveld which recorded the complete madrigals by Monteverdi. On this recording she is seconded by theorbo, cello and harpsichord. • The booklet contains all original texts of the works.
Works:
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Böddecker: Magnificat
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Böddecker: Natus est Jesus
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Caccini, F: Dolce Maria
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Caccini, F: Regina celi
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Frescobaldi: Toccata nona
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Gletle: Ave Maria
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Gletle: Expeditiones musicae classis V: XIV. Sub tuum praesidium XIV
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Kapsberger: Ave Santissima Maria
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Kapsberger: Passacaglia (from Libro Quarto)
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Kapsberger: Sancta Maria
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Merula: Canzonetta spirituale sopra alla nanna 'Hor ch'è il tempo di dormire'
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Monteverdi: Salve Regina
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Monteverdi: Selva morale e spirituale, SV 288: XXXVII. Il Pianto della Madonna
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Sances: Stabat Mater