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De Fesch - Joseph | Brilliant Classics 96107

De Fesch - Joseph

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 96107

Barcode: 5028421961071

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 3

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 19th February 2021

Contents

Artists

Claron McFadden (soprano)
Roberta Alexander (soprano)
Susanna ten Wolde (soprano)
Susanna Moncayo von Hase (alto)
Nico van der Meel (tenor)
Hans Vonk (tenor)
Jasper Schweppe (baritone)
Tom Sol (bass)
Nationaal Kinderkoor
Viri Cantores
Musica ad Rhenum

Conductor

Jed Wentz

Works

Fesch, Willem de

Joseph

Artists

Claron McFadden (soprano)
Roberta Alexander (soprano)
Susanna ten Wolde (soprano)
Susanna Moncayo von Hase (alto)
Nico van der Meel (tenor)
Hans Vonk (tenor)
Jasper Schweppe (baritone)
Tom Sol (bass)
Nationaal Kinderkoor
Viri Cantores
Musica ad Rhenum

Conductor

Jed Wentz

About

Long unavailable, the only recording of a colourful oratorio by a leading Dutch composer of the 18th century.

Born in Alkmaar, Willem de Fesch (1687-1761) was a virtuoso violinist and composer who held several posts in his homeland and had a number of publications to his credit before going to London in 1731. There he became the leader of Handel's orchestra as well as composing for both the stage and the concert hall.

Dating from 1744-5, Joseph was first performed at the forerunner to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, but the score fell from circulation and was presumed lost until its rediscovery in 1980. A few revival performances followed before this beautifully prepared, period-instrument recording was made in 2000.

Joseph is not a Handelian oratorio with a hero or heroine like Samson or Esther: the theme is envy and the forgiveness found through faith in God. The concision and compactness in De Fesch's concertos is also in evidence throughout Joseph. The piece ‘was purposefully crafted in a lighter style,’ according to its conductor, the flautist and founder of Musica ad Rhenum, Jed Wentz. ‘It is pure opera seria and not really a Handelian oratorio. It has an excellent, compact libretto, charming, virtuoso arias, and a minimum of choruses.’

De Fesch’s lively and experienced sense of theatre is conveyed by this recording, made with a distinguished cast of mostly Dutch-based early music singers.

‘The performers excel in this rare literature and certainly are well cast in their respective roles… Jed Wentz elicits an excellent sound from the choir and period-instrument orchestra; both are consistently focused, eager, and highly responsive.’ – Fanfare, January 2002

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