Music at St. Mark's, Venice in the early 17th century seems to bring forth inexhaustible riches on which Hengelbrock's engaging program capitalises. The energetic and forward momentum of this recording begins with the performance of Monteverdi's 'Dixit Dominus II' and continues through to the end with the performance of Cavalli's 'Magnificat'. The excellence of the singers and instrumentalists proclaims their experience in this genre. Hengelbrock's musicians present upbeat renditions particularly in the large scale festive works (the psalm settings by Monteverdi and his successor Cavalli, and in the latter's 'Magnificat').
Karajan Music Prize
