The authenticity of the newly discovered works was confirmed by identifying them as being in Cherubini's own handwriting.
Composer Biography
Luigi Cherubini was born one year after Handel's death and died in the year of the premiere of Wagner's 'Rienzi', actively shaping the European music scene for over seven decades.
Critical Reception
The respected Bach biographer Philipp Spitta, in 1876, praised Cherubini for his profound application of contrapuntal forms and even ranked him above Bach in terms of melodious sound in complex movements.
Critical Reception
Beethoven considered Cherubini to be one of the greatest dramatic composers of his time.
Composer Biography
Cherubini, the composer, was four years younger than Mozart and outlived him by 51 years, showcasing his remarkable longevity in music history.
Composition History
The works on this album, including the newly discovered pieces, were presented to the Dresden concert audience as contemporary world premieres.
Composition History
Three works on this album, 'Cum invocarem', 'Nunc dimittis', and 'Qui habitat', were previously unknown until a manuscript titled 'Compieta' was discovered in Paris in 2017.
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