The Avignon National Orchestra performs iin the Church of Saint-Didier, conducted by Débora Waldman and accompanied by soprano Ludivine Gombert.
In the 19th century in Germany, choral music rivalled the lied and symphonies. The cantata Lobgesang by Fanny Mendelssohn was a wonderful discovery for many audiences. This highly elegant work shows that Fanny was has talented as her famous brother Felix.
In his Psalm op. 42, which describes the state of mind of a sinner seeking God's mercy, Felix Mendelssohn brings together German romanticism and classicism.
The composer turned to the resources of musical painting, leaning toward the tradition of the sacred scenes by Bach, and also Handel's oratorios.
In addition to this Mendelssohn constellation, Débora Waldman beautifully brings two instrumental works from the Bach dynasty, underscoring just how these creators were in dialogue, a century apart.
In his Psalm op. 42, which describes the state of mind of a sinner seeking God's mercy, Felix Mendelssohn brings together German romanticism and classicism.
The composer turned to the resources of musical painting, leaning toward the tradition of the sacred scenes by Bach, and also Handel's oratorios.
In addition to this Mendelssohn constellation, Débora Waldman beautifully brings two instrumental works from the Bach dynasty, underscoring just how these creators were in dialogue, a century apart.
