Composer: José Joaquim dos Santos
Performer: Raquel Alão, Rita Filipe, Hugo Oliveira, Rodrigo Carreto, Officium Ensemble
Orchestra: Real Câmara
Conductor: Enrico Onofri
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Passacaille
Catalogue: PAS1151
Release: 2025
Size: 2.05 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
In Primo Nocturno
01. I. Responsorium I. Omnes amici mei dereliquerunt me
02. II. Responsorium II. Velum templi scissum est
03. III. Responsorium III. Vinea mea electa
In Secundo Nocturno
04. I. Responsorium IV. Tamquam ad latronem existis
05. II. Responsorium V. Tenebrae factae sunt
06. III. Responsorium VI. Animam meam dilectam tradidi
In Tertio Nocturno
07. I. Responsorium VII. Tradiderunt me
08. II. Responsorium VIII. Jesum tradidit impius
09. III. Responsorium IX. Caligaverunt oculi mei
In the latter half of the 18th century, the Portuguese court saw the emergence of distinctive instrumental practices within its sacred repertoire.
Among these innovations were works composed for Holy Week that featured concertante violas but conspicuously omitted violins. This unusual instrumentation became a hallmark not only of daily court music but also of Portuguese music as a whole. This tradition likely reflects the profound influence of Neapolitan music in Portugal, aligning with a broader practice of incorporating solo bass instruments to enhance the solemnity of liturgical occasions, such as Holy Week and All Souls’ Day.
One of the most notable composers of the Patriarchal Chapel to embrace this style was Jose Joaquim dos Santos. Born in Obidos in 1747, he entered the Patriarchal Seminary in 1754, studying under the renowned Neapolitan composer David Perez. By 1763, Santos had joined the seminary’s teaching staff, where he remained a central figure until his death in 1801. His work exemplifies the rich interplay of local tradition and Neapolitan influence.
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