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Lukas Wanner

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Handels Masterpieces Paired with Zelenkas Works, Which Are Currently Being ReappraisedThis highly anticipated live recording features two religious works representative of the late Baroque period. Jan Dismas Zelenkas *Missa Paschalis*a masterpiece that has been undergoing a resurgence in popularity in recent yearscaptivates with its magnificent festive atmosphere, achieved through the use of brilliant trumpets and timpani, and its exceptional counterpoint. On the other hand, Handels *Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline* is a masterpiece filled with deep sorrow and sublime spirituality, written to mourn the death of the queen who had been his patron for many years. Under the baton of Lucas Vanner, the Swiss vocal ensemble ZeroNove and the early music ensemble I Pizzicanti bring these two workswith their contrasting charactersto life with vivid textures and rich expressiveness.PROSPERO

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