Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless choral masterpieces of Heinrich Isaac with the album "Adventus Domini," released on February 10, 2017, under BMC Records. This captivating collection of choral works, spanning a little over an hour and nine minutes, is a profound exploration of the Advent season, offering a rich tapestry of liturgical music that resonates with both historical significance and spiritual depth.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of pieces from the Advent liturgy, including Introitus, Graduale, Alleluia, Offertorium, and Communio, each meticulously composed by Heinrich Isaac. The tracks are organized according to the Sundays and specific days of the Advent season, providing a structured journey through the liturgical calendar.
Heinrich Isaac, a renowned composer of the Renaissance period, brings his distinctive style and mastery of polyphony to these sacred works. His compositions are characterized by their intricate harmonies, expressive melodies, and deep reverence for the liturgical texts. The album showcases Isaac's ability to blend the sacred and the musical, creating a profound and moving listening experience.
"Adventus Domini" is not just a collection of choral pieces; it is a testament to the enduring power of sacred music to inspire, uplift, and connect us to our spiritual roots. Whether you are a lover of choral music, a scholar of Renaissance composition, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the Advent season, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of one of the most significant periods in the liturgical year.
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Tracks
Dominica I Adventus: I. Ad te levavi (Introitus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica I Adventus: II. Universi qui te exspectatnt (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica I Adventus: III. Alleluia V. Ostende nobis Domine (Alleluia)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica I Adventus: IV. Ad te Domine levavi (Offertorium)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica I Adventus: V. Dominus dabit (Communio) - Dominus dabitHeinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica II Adventus: I. Populus Sion (Introitus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica II Adventus: II. Ex Sion species (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica II Adventus: III. Alleluia V. Lætatus summ (Alleluia)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica II Adventus: IV. Deus tu convertens (Offertorium)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica II Adventus: V. Jerusalem surge (Communio) - Jerusalem surgeHeinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica III Adventus: I. Gaudete in Domino (Introitus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica III Adventus: II. Qui sedes Domine (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica III Adventus: III. Alleluia V. Excita Domine (Alleluia)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica III Adventus: IV. Benedixisti Domine (Offertorium)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica III Adventus: V. Dicite pusillanimis (Communio) - Dicite pusillanimisHeinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: I. Lectio Isaiæ prophetæ - A summo cælo (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: II. Lectio - In sole posuit (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: III. Lectio - Domine Deus virtutum (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: IV. Lectio - Excita Domine (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: V. Lectio - Benedictus es (Hymnus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Adventus: VI. Lectio Epistolæ - Que regis Isræl (Tractus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Adventus: I. Rorate cæli (Introitus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica IV Adventus: I.: I. Memento nostri (Introitus)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica IV Adventus: II. Prope est Dominus (Graduale)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica IV Adventus: III. Alleluia V. Veni Domine et noli tardare (Alleluia)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay
Dominica IV Adventus: IV. Ave Maria (Offertorium)Heinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, Janka Szendrei
Dominica IV Adventus: V. Ecce virgo concipiet (Communio) - Ecce virgo concipietHeinrich Isaac, Schola Hungarica, László Dobszay