Utrecht Early Music Festival, Vox Luminis, Ensemble Il Gardellino, Peter van Heyghen & Festival Oude Muziek
Niccolò Jommelli - Requiem
Video Director: Concerto Media - Artist: Utrecht Early Music Festival, Vox Luminis, Ensemble Il Gardellino, Peter van Heyghen & Festival Oude Muziek - Producer: Concerto Media - Conductor: Peter van Heyghen - Chorus: Vox Luminis - Composer: Niccolo Jommelli - Orchestra: Ensemble Il Gardellino
Niccolò Jommelli - Requiem
In 1754, Jommelli took up the position of “Ober-Kapellmeister” at the ducal court of Stuttgart. There he wrote not only operas, serenatas and pastorales but also religious music for special occasions. One example is his Requiem, a musical farewell to the mother of Jommelli’s patron. Counterpoint German style, French ornamentation, and Italian drama come together in this unique blend, which clearly bears Naples’ signature.