“Matthew Robertson, leader of the outstanding ensemble The Thirteen, culled late works from Monteverdi...to ‘create the alternation of celebration and reflection, lightness and darkness that is typical of music for vespers’ — and it must be said, he did an outstanding job...The singing, particularly by sopranos Sheia Dietrich and Katelyn Grace Jackson, is simply magnificent, and the instrumental ensemble is equally fine. Robertson has shaped and directed a deeply satisfying dive into this composer’s mature work.”
—Rick Anderson, CD HotList
"The Thirteen deliver this jewel with authority and ease. ... rhythm and ensemble are flawless ... truly a joy to hear ... I'm inspired."
"... each of the eleven tracks is remarkable in its own way. Producer Geoffrey Silver and his team recorded this in the Franciscan Monastery ... and their artistry is not to be overlooked. I can close my eyes and almost believe the ensemble is in the same room."
Marjorie Johnston, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians
"introspective solemnity and radiant celebration…every vocal and instrumental gesture is treated with the utmost sensitivity and imbued with intense feeling.”
“a constant source of pleasure"
Ron Schepper, textura.org
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Album Release: May 7, 2024
Recorded: Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Washington, DC, USA - October 16-18, 2023
Artists
Hanna Baslee, mezzo-soprano
Katelyn Grace Jackson, soprano
Oliver Mercer, tenor
Edmund Milly, bass-baritone
Andrew Padgett, bass-baritone
Sheila Dietrich, soprano
Steven Soph, tenor
Elisa Sutherland, mezzo-soprano
Adrienne Post, concertmaster
Carrie Krause, violin
Adam Pearl, organ
Ezra Seltzer, cello
Doron Sherwin, cornetto
William Simms, theorbo
Kiri Tollaksen, cornetto
Tracks
1 Domine in adjutorium, from Selva morale e spirituale
2 Dixit Dominus primo á 8, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi
3 Ut queant laxis, from Selva morale e spirituale - Steven Soph, Oliver Mercer
4 Lauda Jerusalem á 5, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi
5 Laudate Dominum, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi - Edmund Milly
6 Nisi Dominus á 6, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi
7 Sanctorum meritis primo, from Selva morale e spirituale - Sheila Dietrich, Katelyn Grace Jackson
8 Beatus vir á 7, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi
9 Salve Regina, from Selva morale e spirituale - Sheila Dietrich, Katelyn Grace Jackson
10 Laetaniae della Beata Vergine á 6, from Messa e quattro voci et salmi
11 Magnificat primo, from Selva morale e spirituale
Total Time: 74:35
Links: Matthew Robertson | The Thirteen | Cover Art | Press Release
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