Marcello: Psalm 42 & 50

Stylish new recordings of two expansive psalm settings from 18th-century Venice. The catalogue boasts no shortage of fine recordings of the cello sonatas and other chamber music by the Venetian nobleman Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739). However, his sacred vocal output, for which he was most highly esteemed in his own time, remains almost unknown. Composer: Benedetto Marcello Artist: Nina Cuk (contralto) Diego Buratto (tenor) Raffaele Zaninelli (bass) Alberto Turco (director) Coro Istituzione Armonica Ensemble Il Narvalo Online purchase or streaming (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer): More Information: However, his sacred vocal output, for which he was most highly esteemed in his own time, remains almost unknown. Several musicians are gradually redressing the balance; none more experienced in realising music of the period with flair and authenticity than Alberto Turco, whose exte