A New Perspective on Sacred Music in Pure DSD 256!
Choosing I Musici Gemelli, an ensemble of two violins to tell the story Jesus of Nazareth is a radical break with liturgical and musical tradition. From large ensembles we return to the essential. Perfectly consistent with the Christian message, it offers a new perspective on sacred narration. The album is Exclusively Available at NativeDSD in its recorded format and bit rate of Pure DSD 256.
Sacred music has traditionally used large choirs, keyboard instruments and orchestral ensembles to express the majesty and solemnity of the liturgy, making religious rituals more engaging and emotionally powerful.
Large orchestras and choirs made it possible to fill spaces as vast as cathedrals, creating a sacred atmosphere involving the entire community. Furthermore, the use of the organ and polyphonies enriched the emotional and dramatic expression of sacred themes. Making the music more intense and suitable for representing events such as the Passion of Christ.
“Sacred music is musical expression that has the sacred as its content or purpose, and is intended to accompany or express the religious dimension. It can take two main forms: liturgical, which is directly related to worship and ritual, and sacred- inspired, which takes its cue from religious themes but is not necessarily designed for ritual use.”
– Emanuele Stracchi, composer
I Musici Gemelli
Francesco Pio Bertozzi, Violin
Giuseppe Pio Bertozzi, Violin
Tracklist
Please note that the below previews are loaded as 44.1 kHz / 16 bit.Total time: 00:42:00
Additional information
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| SKU | HRES2511 |
| Qualities | DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz |
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| Recording Engineer | Sándor Árok |
| Recording Location | ProVibe Park Studios |
| Original Recording Format | |
| Analog to Digital Converter | Merging Technologies Hapi MKII |
| Instruments | |
| Mastering | Tom Caulfield |
| Producer | Róbert Zoltán Hunka |
| Release Date | September 19, 2025 |
1 review for Jesus of Nazareth [Pure DSD]
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Rather than a mere simplification, this return to the essential stands as a clear sign of remarkable compositional maturity. The work’s structure is notably intricate and well-developed, showcasing a writing style marked by solid formal control and a masterful handling of the timbral potential offered by the two violins.
The performers play with impressive technical accuracy and a clean, precise sound, bringing to life an elegant and expressive phrasing that avoids any sense of predictability. Their interplay reveals a strong artistic cohesion, and the musical dialogue between them captures both meditative passages and moments of intense emotional depth.
The album’s audio quality is outstanding: clear, detailed, and immersive. Allowing every subtle nuance to emerge fully in the listening experience. Truly remarkable!
Flory 2005 (verified owner) –