Mass of St. John the Baptist

A Mass for angelic voices from the Parisian composer Charles Gounod and several motets, mostly dedicated to the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, composed by historical organists and choirmasters of Santa Maria del Fiore: this is the background music to Eucharistic celebration of the patron saint of Florence.

Program

Marco da Gagliano  (1582-1643)
Elizabeth Zachariae
Sancte Johannes ora pro nobis at 6 voices* (Introito)

Charles Gounoud (1818-1893)
Messe à deux voix égales in C major for choir and organ (Kyrie e Gloria)

Anonimo Fiorentino (prima metà del sec. XVIII)
Alleluja Tu puer propheta for 4 voices and continuo*

Charles Gounoud (1818-1893)
Messe Chorale for choir and organ (Credo)

Francesco Bagnoli (1876-1947)
Johannes est nomen ejus for baritone, choir and organ (Offertorio)

Charles Gounoud (1818-1893)
Messe à deux voix égales* (Sanctus and Agnus Dei)
O salutaris hostia for 2 voices choir and organ* (Comunione)

Giovanni Maria Casini (1652-1719)
O sacrum convivium at 4 voices*

Giovanni Nicola Rinieri Redi (1685-1769)
Hic est praecursor at 4 voices* (Congedo)

*transcription by Gabriele Giacomelli

Artists

Children's Choir of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Conductor
Lorenzo Fratini

Cappella Musicale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Conductor
Michele Manganelli

Organ
Daniele Doni