CDs

Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte

Giacomo Carissimi

Artist: Giacomo Carissimi
Label: Accent
Catalog number: ACC 9059 D
Country: Belgium
Format: Album
Barcode: 5413633090594

Add this to your collection →Buy this album on eBay

0collectors have this

0copies owned

0copies listed for sale

Lore

Why it matters

This recording offers an exploration of the sacred oratorio tradition, showcasing the dramatic vocal narrative styles that defined the genre during the seventeenth century. These compositions serve as significant examples of early vocal music, blending expressive storytelling with the formal techniques characteristic of the period.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte on the marketplaces collectors use.

eBay

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

This recording features three of Giacomo Carissimi’s most celebrated oratorios, central works of the Italian Baroque period composed in mid-17th century Rome. Carissimi was a pioneer of the oratorio form, developing the use of the stile rappresentativo, or dramatic style, to translate biblical narratives into expressive musical theater for the church. These compositions are recognized for their mastery of the recitativo and the integration of the chorus as both narrator and emotional commentator, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the Counter-Reformation era.

The Accent label, known for its commitment to historically informed performance, produced this recording to highlight the stark emotional intensity of Carissimi’s writing. The ensemble utilized period-appropriate instrumentation to capture the distinct sonic character intended by the composer. Upon its release, the performance was praised by critics for its clarity and the nuanced vocal delivery, which successfully navigated the balance between liturgical solemnity and the burgeoning operatic drama inherent in the score.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real albums collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this album yet — be the first.

About

About Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte

Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte is a album in the CDs catalog on collecto.rs. Giacomo Carissimi. No public albums collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte on collecto.rs?

Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Oratoria Vanitas Vanitatum - Ezechia - Jephte?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your album, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other cds collectors. Your collection stays private by default.