Les Passions de l’Ame – Divina (2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Les Passions de l’Ame release their new album “Divina”. The echo between heaven and earth becomes tangible in the spirited and opulent interpretation on instruments by Jacobus Stainer, the rich continuo and touching human voices. This album crowns the complete recording of all Partitas of the collection “Harmonia Artificiosa-Ariosa” by Biber.

Les Passions de l’Ame Bern’s resident early music ensemble directed by violinist Meret Lüthi, has been seeking to create fresh sounds since 2008. Lively interpretations on historical instruments are the trademark of this international orchestra that “brings fresh air to the occasionally stuffy classical music business” (Berner Zeitung 2010).

With its distinctive programming, the young, internationally-staffed Les Passions de l’Ame, under the leadership of Swiss violinist Meret Lüthi, has been creating fresh and innovative concert experiences for its audiences. With its trademark of vivid interpretation on period instruments, the Bern-based orchestra has caused quite a stir in the Baroque scene since its formation five years ago. In a remarkably short period, Les Passions de l’Ame has not only made its imprint in its home country but throughout Europe.

Tracklist:
1. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 63: Partia II in B Minor: I. Praeludium (01:29)
2. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 63: Partia II in B Minor: II. Allamande & Variatio (03:15)
3. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 63: Partia II in B Minor: III. Balletto (01:02)
4. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 63: Partia II in B Minor: IV. Aria (00:47)
5. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 63: Partia II in B Minor: V. Gigue (01:18)
6. Les Passions de l’Ame – Sacro-profanus concentus musicus: Sonata VIII in G Major (03:44)
7. Les Passions de l’Ame – Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum (Psalm 127) (10:00)
8. Les Passions de l’Ame – Der glorreiche Rosenkranz: No. 16 in G Minor, Passacaglia “Schutzengel”, C. 105 (09:17)
9. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: I. Praeludium (03:06)
10. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: II. Allamande (02:04)
11. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: III. Sarabande (01:05)
12. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: IV. Gigue (01:04)
13. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: V. Aria (01:47)
14. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: VI. Trezza (00:50)
15. Les Passions de l’Ame – Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, C 68: Partia VII in C Minor: VII. Arietta variata (06:45)
16. Les Passions de l’Ame – Sacro-profanus concentus musicus: Sonata VII in A Major (04:05)
17. Les Passions de l’Ame – Laetatus Sum à 7 (Psalm 122) (10:19)