Abos / De Villoutreys / Koelner Akademie Maltese Christmas CD

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.

1. Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel 2. Saluten Ex Inimicis 3. Ut Sine Timore 4. In Sanctitate 5. Et Tu Puer 6. Per Viscera Misericordiae 7. Gloria Patri 8. Sicut Erat-Amen 9. Magnificat 10. Et Exultavit Spiritus 11. Et Misericordia 12. Fecit Potentiam 13. Gloria Patri-Sicut Erat-Amen 14. Kyrie Eleison 15. Gloria in Excelsis 16. Laudamus Te 17. Gratias Agimus Tibi 18. Domine Deus 19. Qui Tollis 20. Qui Sedes 21. Quoniam Tu Solus 22. Cum Sancto Spiritu - Amen