Tracing the influence of the Italian style on French music of the 17th century, this programme includes Giacomo Carissimi’s poignant early oratorio, Jephte, along with choral, solo vocal ensemble, and orchestral works by Charpentier and Lully. Featuring vocal soloists selected as part of the BREMF Live young artist programme.

Sumei Bao-Smith, Emilia Bertolini & Emily Brown Gibson sopranos
Sophie Timms mezzo-soprano
Bradyn Debysingh tenor
Andrew Robinson baritone
BREMF Players Alison Bury leader
Baroque Collective Singers John Hancorn director

Giovanni Gabrieli c.1554/1557-1612 Sonata No 21 for 3 violins
Giacomo Carissimi 1605-1674 Jephte
Marc-Antoine Charpentier 1643-1704O Clementissime
Jean-Baptiste Lully 1632-1687Anima Christi
Lully Suite from Armide
Lully Salve Regina
Charpentier Magnificat