Par SCARLATTI DOMENICO. Audi Filia was written for the celebrations for St Cecilia’s Day in Rome in October 1720. It was originally part of a much larger mass setting for the event, which is considered to be one of the finest pieces of music to survive from the Baroque era. This movement, intended for the gradual, is one of the more popular sections and is often performed as a stand-alone piece. It is scored for 2 Oboes, Strings, Organ, and Soprano solo. Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) was an Italian composer in the Baroque style, who mostly wrote for choral groups. He is best remembered for his operas and oratorios, but he also wrote several hundred chambercantatas for solo Voice. / Rép Classique / Répertoire / Conducteur

Par LALANDE MICHEL-RICHARD DE. The grand motets of Michael-Richard de Lalande (1657-1726), principal Chapel Music Director for Louis XIV and Louis XV, marked the high point of sacred music under the ancien régime. De Profundis is the best-known of Lalande's motets, and is a justly celebrated work. Edited by distinguished scholar Lionel Sawkins (editor of Charpentier's 'Te Deum'), this practical performing edition of De Profundis Clamavi brings the work of this still relatively unknown composer to light./ Répertoire / Conducteur