Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Abra) Vide, humilis prostrata
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Coro: (Vagaus, Assyrian Soldiers) O quam vaga, venusta, o quam decora
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Vagaus) Quem vides prope, aspectu
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Vagaus) Quamvis ferro et ense gravis
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Quid cerno! Oculi mei
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Juditha) Quanto magis generosa
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Magna, o foemina petis
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Holofernes) Sede, o cara
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Juditha) Tu Judex es, tu Dominus, tu potens
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Juditha) Agitata infido flatu
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Holofernes) In tentorio supernae
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria con Coro: (Vagaus, Servants) O servi, volate
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Vagaus) Tu quoque hebraica ancilla
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Juditha) Veni, veni, me sequere fida
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Abra) Venio, Juditha, venia: animo fave
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Aria: (Abra) Fulgeat sol frontis decorae
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Recitativo: (Abra) In Urbe interim pia
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Prior - Coro: (Bethulians) Mundi Rector de Caelo micanti
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Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Ozias) Summi Regis in mente
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Ozias) O Sydera, o stellae
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Ozias) Jam saevientis in hostem
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Nox in umbra dum surgit
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Holofernes) Nox obscuro tenebrosa
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Belligerae meae sorti
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Juditha) Transit aetas
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Haec in crastinum serva : Ah, nimis vere
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Holofernes) Noli, o cara, te adorantis
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Juditha) Tibi dona salutis
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Coro: (Assyrian Soldiers) Plena nectare non mero
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Holofernes) Tormenta mentis tuae fugiant a corde
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Juditha) Vivat in pace, et pax regnet sincera
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Juditha) Sic in pace inter hostes
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Vagaus) Umbrae carae, aurae adoratae
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Vagaus) Quae fortunata es tu vaga Matrona
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Abra) Non ita reducem
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Abra) Jam pergo, postes claudo
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Accompagnato: (Juditha) Summe Astorum Creator
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Juditha) In somno profundo
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Accompagnato: (Juditha) Impii, indigni Tiranni
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Juditha) Abra, Abra, accipe munus
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Abra) Si fulgida per te propitia caeli fax
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Vagaus) Jam non procul ab axe
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Vagaus) Armatae face, et anguibus
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Ozias) Quam insolita luce
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Aria: (Ozias) Gaude felix
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Recitativo: (Ozias) Ita decreto aeterno
Juditha Triumphans: Pars Altera - Coro: (Judeans) Salve, invicta Juditha, formosa
Vivaldi is best known for his instrumental music--concertos and concerti grossi--but perhaps his most-performed work, the Gloria, is for chorus and vocal soloists. This rarely recorded oratorio, "Juditha Triumphans," com... more »bines all of Vivaldi's favorite compositional mediums--solo instrumental, orchestral, solo vocal, and choral--in a work of impressive scope brimming with wonderful melodies and irresistible rhythms. Telling the story of the Jewish heroine Judith, who single-handedly saves her people from certain destruction by Nebuchadnezzar's army, Vivaldi's oratorio offers plenty of virtuoso music for soloists, which these performers, especially soprano Maria Cristina Kiehr, handle brilliantly. The action is fast-paced, the period instruments sound wonderful. And if the idea of an oratorio by Vivaldi scares you a little, have no fear; instead, prepare to be pleasantly surprised, amazed, and hooked. --David Vernier« less
Vivaldi is best known for his instrumental music--concertos and concerti grossi--but perhaps his most-performed work, the Gloria, is for chorus and vocal soloists. This rarely recorded oratorio, "Juditha Triumphans," combines all of Vivaldi's favorite compositional mediums--solo instrumental, orchestral, solo vocal, and choral--in a work of impressive scope brimming with wonderful melodies and irresistible rhythms. Telling the story of the Jewish heroine Judith, who single-handedly saves her people from certain destruction by Nebuchadnezzar's army, Vivaldi's oratorio offers plenty of virtuoso music for soloists, which these performers, especially soprano Maria Cristina Kiehr, handle brilliantly. The action is fast-paced, the period instruments sound wonderful. And if the idea of an oratorio by Vivaldi scares you a little, have no fear; instead, prepare to be pleasantly surprised, amazed, and hooked. --David Vernier
"Robert King and his Consort did it again ! As in the previous releases of the Sacred Music Edition, it can be said, with no fear, that he reached the top..... The solists are flawless, the chorus is great, the orchestra is magnificent, the sound quality is perfect...and the overall performance is amazing ! The only "but" of this album, is that historycaly, there are two versions of the Vagaus aria "Matrona Inimica", both from Vivaldi's hand, and only one is presented here...A small detail, but that was not left aside by "the Old" Ristenpart in his insuperable performance of this work, unfortunaly, not available anymore.... Vivaldi's only remaining Oratorio is not perfect, too many solo Arias for just a few multiple Arias, and just 5 choruses.....But it still is a Masterwork from the "Prette Rosso". And the arrangement of his RV555 concerto initial movements, as the introduction of the work, was a great idea ! Congratulations to Mr. King !"
A recording to be treasured
José Eduardo | 10/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This recording of Vivaldi's only surviving oratorio presents Vivaldi in his best light. Fantastic performances all-round by the King's Consort and choir. If you're a fan of Vivaldi's instrumental concerti, take note -- this vocal work has all the crisp energy of his best concerti. A recording to be treasured."
A clean, crisp interpretation of Vivaldi's surviving oratio
Aaron J. Marx | Stevens Point, WI United States | 09/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Robert King and his ensemble have created a terrific recording of Vivaldi's only surviving oratorio. The instrumental playing is zestful and the singers are masters of their craft. I give this recording a high recommendation."
Invaluable Piece
Abel | Hong Kong | 02/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I owned this recording for more than 5 years now, and would say that it really deserves a place in classical music archive.
The work is a real gem by Vivaldi. Connolly gave a very well-presented Alba and Murray a convincing Judith.
I am glad that none of the artists in this set gave over-dramatised accounts in the coloraturas.
Even so, the only soprano role in the oratorio gave a highly dramatically charged aria after discovering the death of the King Holfernes.
Since I got this disc, I obtained several pieces of the arias and started to sing them, too.
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