Das Geistliche Chorwerk - Complete Sacred Choral Music = Intégrale De La Musique Sacrée Avec Chœurs (Folge / Vol. 4)

Released in 1978 as part of the Philips label's ambitious Vivaldi Edition, this recording of sacred choral works was produced during a period when the label was systematically documenting the composer's lesser-known liturgical output. Conductor Vittorio Negri, a scholar and specialist in Vivaldi’s music, led the English Chamber Orchestra and the John Alldis Choir in this project to bring stylistic precision and contemporary technical standards to baroque repertoire that had previously been sidelined in favor of instrumental concertos.

The album features a distinguished group of soloists, including Margaret Marshall and Anthony Rolfe Johnson, whose work was highly regarded at the time for its clarity and stylistic sensitivity. The design reflects the classic Philips aesthetic of the late 1970s, characterized by minimalist, academic packaging that prioritized readability and serious musical scholarship. Critics of the era generally praised these volumes for their consistent production quality and for providing a comprehensive, authoritative survey of Vivaldi’s vocal compositions, which helped cement the composer's reputation as a master of choral writing.