Pergolesi : Stabat Mater, Laudate Pueri, Dominum. Fasolis.

   in Choir & Organ (Mar, 2014)
A poignant, sorrowful intimacy at the opening sets a mood that is maintained throughout the Stabat Mater. The rich, mellifluous voice of counter-tenor Philippe Jaroussky blends perfectly with the fresh, young, bell-like tones of soprano Julia Lezhneva, and together they perform the score effortlessly and with great understanding, accompanied by the flawless, expressive playing of I Barocchisti. Two psalm settings follow: Laudate pueri and Confitebor tibi Domine are lighter, more extrovert pieces than the Stabat Mater. More varied instrumentation in the Laudate provides a fuller harmonic depth, and the chorus acts as a fitting foil to the soloists. The outstanding musicality of these performers under Fasolis is a …