Simon Mayr Chor, Simon Mayr Ensemble - Mayr: Jacob a Labano fugiens (2015)

Tracklist

01. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Sinfonia
02. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Sponsa amata nihil time
03. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Jacob, oculis meis
04. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Ah prata adite
05. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Et aperire mihi
06. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Nil a vindicata extrema
07. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Ah! Mi Jacob, quid erit?
08. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Sed grandis ac tener
09. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Qualis horrida funesta
10. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Nil morae sit
11. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Imaginem delebo
12. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Per loca incerta obscura
13. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Lacrymae finis
14. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Amici, neque labor
15. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Vade, a me fuge infida
16. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Siste, quaeso
17. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 1: Pedem moveo trepidando
18. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Ingrate Jacob
19. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Gemendo, suspiro
20. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Perfidae ingratae filiae
21. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Venio, te sequor
22. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Pater amans, pater chare
23. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Ni fallor
24. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Vos arma sumite
25. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Miserum me
26. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Lia, Rachel
27. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Date mihi extremum vale
28. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Siste, ne vadas
29. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Placida spiret aura
30. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Ultra jam non resisto
31. Jacob a Labano fugiens, Pt. 2: Qualis amica quies

Bavarian-born Simon Mayr spent much of his life in Italy where he promoted Viennese classical composition but also absorbed much from his studies in Bergamo and Venice. Though he was one of the most admired operatic composers of his day—he taught Donizetti, who revered him—he was particularly noted for his sacred oratorios. Jacob’s Flight from Laban is marked by his characteristically vibrant musical palette, with important writing for wind instruments, operatically-based arias and confidently-handled ensembles and choruses. Franz Hauk is Mayr’s leading interpreter and acclaimed for his many recordings. ‘The music, performances, and recording are all first rate; unconditionally recommended.’ (Fanfare on Il sagrifizio di Jefte / Naxos 8.572719–20)

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