José Joaquim dos Santos: In Parasceve - Responsories for Good Friday Real Câmara

• José Joaquim dos Santos (1747 - 1801): In Primo Nocturno:
• 1 Santos: In Primo Nocturno: I. Responsorium I. Omnes amici mei dereliquerunt me 06:14
• 2 Santos: In Primo Nocturno: II. Responsorium II. Velum templi scissum est 05:26
• 3 Santos: In Primo Nocturno: III. Responsorium III. Vinea mea electa 04:24
• In Secundo Nocturno:
• 4 Santos: In Secundo Nocturno: I. Responsorium IV. Tamquam ad latronem existis 05:56
• 5 Santos: In Secundo Nocturno: II. Responsorium V. Tenebrae factae sunt 09:54
• 6 Santos: In Secundo Nocturno: III. Responsorium VI. Animam meam dilectam tradidi 05:49
• In Tertio Nocturno:
• 7 Santos: In Tertio Nocturno: I. Responsorium VII. Tradiderunt me 04:50
• 8 Santos: In Tertio Nocturno: II. Responsorium VIII. Jesum tradidit impius 04:50
• 9 Santos: In Tertio Nocturno: III. Responsorium IX. Caligaverunt oculi mei 08:51
• Total Runtime 56:14

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In the latter half of the 18th century, the Portuguese court saw the emergence of distinctive instrumental practices within its sacred repertoire.

Among these innovations were works composed for Holy Week that featured concertante violas but conspicuously omitted violins. This unusual instrumentation became a hallmark not only of daily court music but also of Portuguese music as a whole. This tradition likely reflects the profound influence of Neapolitan music in Portugal, aligning with a broader practice of incorporating solo bass instruments to enhance the solemnity of liturgical occasions, such as Holy Week and All Souls' Day.

One of the most notable composers of the Patriarchal Chapel to embrace this style was Jose Joaquim dos Santos. Born in Obidos in 1747, he entered the Patriarchal Seminary in 1754, studying under the renowned Neapolitan composer David Perez. By 1763, Santos had joined the seminary's teaching staff, where he remained a central figure until his death in 1801. His work exemplifies the rich interplay of local tradition and Neapolitan influence.

Raquel Alão, soprano
Rita Filipe, mezzo-soprano
Rodrigo Carreto, tenor
Hugo Oliveira, bass-baritone
Officium Ensemble
Real Camara
Enrico Onofri, conductor

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