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Valentin Tournet and his choral and instrumental ensemble, La Chapelle Harmonique (founded in 2017), are newcomers to the French Baroque scene. Here they offer their second recording dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach. This stunning album was recorded in the—almost too—generous acoustics of the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles, where this style would have been unheard of in the time of Louis XV.
This joyous and original Latin take on Bach’s Motets contrasts with more introspective listening habits. The six Bach Motets are difficult to define. They evoke searching questions with regard to their attribution and interpretation. Were they all truly composed by Bach? Are they intended for an acapella choir (i.e., unaccompanied)? Should they be supported by basso continuo, or even an organ and instruments?
Commonly composed to honour the memory of the deceased and to accompany the raising of the corpse, they are works of incredible musical depth that were admired by Mozart. They combine a certain succinctness with a complexity of writing that specifically enhances the vocal text. The present programme also contains echoes of other works, particularly two choral compositions (composed by Bach’s predecessors and reworked by Bach). © François Hudry/Qobuz
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Christian Immler, Soloist - Benjamin Glaubitz, Soloist - William Shelton, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor - Hélène Walter, Soloist
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - François Guerrier, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - William Shelton, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor - Anna-Lena Elbert, Soloist - Hélène Walter, Soloist
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Christian Immler, Soloist - Benjamin Glaubitz, Soloist - William Shelton, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Benjamin Glaubitz, Soloist - William Shelton, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor - Anna-Lena Elbert, Soloist - Hélène Walter, Soloist
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Christoph Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Christian Immler, Soloist - Benjamin Glaubitz, Soloist - Thomas Koll, Soloist - William Shelton, Soloist - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor - Anna-Lena Elbert, Soloist - Hélène Walter, Soloist
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
2022 Château de Versailles Spectacles 2021 Château de Versailles Spectacles
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Sebastian Knupfer, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - La Chapelle Harmonique, Orchestra - Valentin Tournet, Conductor
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Album review
Valentin Tournet and his choral and instrumental ensemble, La Chapelle Harmonique (founded in 2017), are newcomers to the French Baroque scene. Here they offer their second recording dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach. This stunning album was recorded in the—almost too—generous acoustics of the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles, where this style would have been unheard of in the time of Louis XV.
This joyous and original Latin take on Bach’s Motets contrasts with more introspective listening habits. The six Bach Motets are difficult to define. They evoke searching questions with regard to their attribution and interpretation. Were they all truly composed by Bach? Are they intended for an acapella choir (i.e., unaccompanied)? Should they be supported by basso continuo, or even an organ and instruments?
Commonly composed to honour the memory of the deceased and to accompany the raising of the corpse, they are works of incredible musical depth that were admired by Mozart. They combine a certain succinctness with a complexity of writing that specifically enhances the vocal text. The present programme also contains echoes of other works, particularly two choral compositions (composed by Bach’s predecessors and reworked by Bach). © François Hudry/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 25 track(s)
- Total length: 01:17:03
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Valentin Tournet La Chapelle Harmonique
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Château de Versailles Spectacles
- Genre: Classical
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