From a performance at the 2015 Valletta International Baroque Festival in Malta, this live performance of the engaging Cologne-based choir and orchestra Die Kolner Akademie led by Michael Alexander Willens aims to refocus attention on the little known Malta born Naples based late Baroque composer Girolamo Abos. The engaging performances of these Maltese Christmas masses with Die Kolner's impeccable attention to detail bring new attention to this seldom recorded composer whose works are characterized by elegantly constructed forms and spirited contrapuntal thoroughbass that on this collection approach a level of revelation.

Tracklist:

Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (Chorus)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Salutem Ex Inimicis (Soprano, Alto)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Ut Sine Timore (Soprano)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: In Sanctitate (Bass)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Et Tu Puer (Alto)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Per Viscera Misericordiae (Chorus)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Gloria Patri (Soprano)
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel: Sicut Erat-Amen (Chorus)
Magnificat
Magnificat: Et Exultavit Spiritus
Magnificat: Et Misericordia
Magnificat: Fecit Potentiam
Magnificat: Gloria Patri-Sicut Erat-Amen
Messa A Due Cori: Kyrie Eleison (Chorus)
Messa A Due Cori: Gloria In Excelsis (Chorus)
Messa A Due Cori: Laudamus Te (Soprano)
Messa A Due Cori: Gratias Agimus Tibi
Messa A Due Cori: Domine Deus (Soprano, Alto, Bass)
Messa A Due Cori: Qui Tollis (Chorus)
Messa A Due Cori: Qui Sedes (Soprano)
Messa A Due Cori: Quoniam Tu Solusm (Soprano)
Messa A Due Cori: Cum Sancto Spiritu-Amen (Chorus)

UPC: 761203797820
Label: Cpo Records
Release Date: 11.13.15
Format: CD

Abos / De Villoutreys / Koelner Akademie - Girolamo Abos: A Maltese Christmas (CD)