Te Deum
Conductor André de Quadros has assembled six highly acclaimed choirs, the New Monash Orchestra, tenor soloist Dwayne Jones and organist Linda Kent to perform Berlioz' masterwork.
André de Quadros conducts Viva Voce, Monash Women's Choir, Victoria Chorale, Victorian Boys' Choir, Voice Box, Wesley Adult Choir and the New Monash Orchestra. Featuring tenor soloist Dwayne Jones and organist Linda Kent.
The 'Te Deum', written in 1849, contains some of Berlioz' finest writing, it is a piece of mammoth proportions in terms of forces employed, breadth of style and immensity of musical form.
It features the beautifully melodic 'Tibi omnes', the dramatic and militaristic 'Praeludium', the intricately contrapuntal 'Dignare 'and the 'Judex crederis', which Berlioz himself considered along with the 'Symphonie funebre et triomphale' to be one of his most "architectural and grandiose creations".
Particular attention has been paid to the balance in this recording, which due to the immense nature of the piece and the forces employed can be problematic in other recordings.
Artists
André de Quadros
A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Music at Monash University, Andre de Quadros has responsibility for coordinating the Performance program, and is the musical director of the New Monash Orchestra, the Monash Sinfonia, the Monash Women's Choir and VIVA VOCE.
New Monash Orchestra
The New Monash Orchestra draws its members from students of the Bachelor of Music and talented students from other faculties of Monash University, as well as professional musicians and students from other institutions.
Track Listing
- Te Deum
- Tibi Omnes
- Praeludium
- Dignare
- Christe, rex gloriae
- Te Ergo Quaesumus
- Judex Crederis
Performers
Composer
Where to listen
Te Deum is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 098
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- 1997
- Musical work
copyright - © 1997 Monash University
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1997 Move Records
- Categories
- Choral, Classical, Orchestral
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574009828
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