Marc-Antoine Charpentier - Te Deum; In Nativitatem Domini Canticum (Jordi Savall)

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Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier

• Te Deum, H.146
• In nativitatem Domini canticum, H.416

Flore van Meerssche, soprano

Kristin Mulders, mezzo-soprano

Andrés Montilla-Acurero, countertenor

Cyril Auvity, tenor

Mauro Borgioni, baritone

La Capella Nacional de Catalunya

Le Concert des Nations

Jordi Savall, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Alia Vox

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This album, directed by Jordi Savall, offers a refined interpretation of Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Te Deum and In Nativitatem canticum, showcasing the richness of French Baroque sacred music. Featuring Le Concert des Nations and the Choir of La Capella Reial de Catalunya, the performance reflects Savall’s deep historical insight and musical sensitivity. Recorded with clarity and expressive intensity, the album highlights the grandeur and spiritual depth of Charpentier’s compositions while capturing the stylistic elegance of 17th-century court music. It stands as both a historically informed interpretation and a compelling artistic statement on the enduring emotional power of sacred repertoire.

Jordi Savall (born 1941) is a central figure in the revival and reinterpretation of early and historical music. For more than five decades, he has combined performance, research, teaching, and cultural leadership to restore neglected repertories from the Medieval to Classical eras. With Montserrat Figueras, he founded Hespèrion XXI, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Le Concert des Nations, reaching audiences worldwide. Savall has released over 230 recordings and received major international awards, including a Grammy. Deeply committed to intercultural dialogue, he uses music as a means of peace and understanding. His recent projects include Beethoven’s symphonies recorded as Beethoven Révolution.

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