Latin Oratorios-Carissimi

Carissimi's Settings of Old testament Stories pioneered some of the devices that would become hallmarks of the Oratorio form. Although performed one to a part and with modest forces, these pieces include some remarkeably efficient and evocative musical depictions of mood and circumstance. This program includes the stories of Jonas, Job, Ezechia, and Carissimi's most famous composition-Jepthe

“Despite the relatively esoteric nature of the program, close to 400 people attended the concert and rewarded Jeptha with a standing ovation.”

Richard Todd, The Ottawa Citizen
Fri, 08/01/2008