Restraint and meditation

By chance, one day I listen Stabat Mater on the radio without hearing the names of the performers. And then shock: the tone is perfect, very collected but not heavy, the orchestra, though modern, is flexible and light, excellent singers. The most moving Stabat heard so far, nothing less.

Surprise when the presenter gives the names: these musicians that, in general, I do not appreciate at all! Especially since we do not really associate Dutoit to this directory. There is however excellent, surpassing Abbado happily among the classic and almost full baroqueux for clarity of articulation, conducting the orchestra and the choice always just tempos.

I can only add that Bartoli is very simple - once is not custom - and despite one or two slightly strained treble, Anderson is truly angelic, especially in two complement Salve Regina.

Since I spend me this disc repeatedly, despite the four versions of the work, all "Baroque" cluttering my disco.

An unknown version, but very high class.