Gesualdo: Responsoria - Carlo Gesualdo - Vinyl LP UK

Gesualdo: Responsoria - Carlo Gesualdo

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the profound and hauntingly beautiful world of Carlo Gesualdo with the album "Gesualdo: Responsoria." This extraordinary collection, released on March 4, 2014, under the Glossa label, offers a deeply moving journey through the sacred music of the medieval period. Comprising three hours and six minutes of exquisite compositions, the album features the Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, alongside other devotional works.

Carlo Gesualdo, a Renaissance composer known for his innovative and expressive style, delivers a masterful performance that showcases his unique approach to polyphony and harmonic language. The album's tracklist includes a series of responsories, each meticulously crafted to evoke the solemnity and introspection of the Holy Triduum. From the poignant "In monte Oliveti" to the stirring "Miserere mei, Deus," each piece is a testament to Gesualdo's mastery of emotional depth and musical complexity.

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer seeking to explore the rich tapestry of historical compositions, "Gesualdo: Responsoria" promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting experience. The album's meticulous attention to detail and the profound emotional resonance of Gesualdo's music make it a standout addition to any music collection. Dive into the timeless beauty of these responsories and discover the enduring legacy of one of history's most visionary composers.

4 maart 20142014 Glossa2014 Glossa

Tracks

Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: In monte OlivetiCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:47
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Tristis est anima meaCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:47
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Ecce vidimus eumCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
7:31
I' vo piangendo I miei passati tempiGiovanni de Macque, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:00
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Amicus meus osculiCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:22
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Judas mercator pessimusCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
2:35
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Unus ex discipulis meisCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:29
S'omai d'ogni su' erroreLuzzasco Luzzaschi, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:37
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Eram quasi agnus innocensCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
6:03
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Una hora non potuistisCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:49
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Seniores populi consiliumCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:30
In te, Domine, speraviCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:51
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Omnes amici meiCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:37
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Velum templi scissum estCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:43
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Vinea mea electa, ego te plantaviCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:22
Quivi sospiri, pianti e alti guaiLuzzasco Luzzaschi, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:05
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Tanquam ad latronemCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:28
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Tenebrae factae suntCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:17
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Animam meam dilectamCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
8:19
E questo il legno che del sacro sangueLuca Marenzio, La Compagnia del Madrigale
7:01
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Tradiderunt meCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:17
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Iesum tradidit impiusCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:26
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Caligaverunt oculi meiCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
7:43
Benedictus Dominus Deus IsraelCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
6:56
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Sicut ovisCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:48
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Jerusalem, surgeCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:50
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 1st Nocturne: Plange quasi virgoCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
6:19
Sparge la morte al mio Signor nel visoCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:23
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Recessit pastor nosterCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:44
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
3:41
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 2nd Nocturne: Ecce quomodo moritur iustusCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
5:56
Le braccia aprendo in crocePietro Vinci, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:22
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Astiterunt reges terraeCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
2:30
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Aestimatus sumCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
4:23
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Responsory - 3rd Nocturne: Sepulto DominoCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
6:06
Miserere mei, DeusCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
10:38
Ne reminiscaris, DomineCarlo Gesualdo, La Compagnia del Madrigale
2:30

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About Carlo Gesualdo

Carlo Gesualdo, an Italian prince and composer, bridges the musical worlds of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. His innovative and often controversial compositions, rooted in medieval traditions, showcase a unique blend of emotional intensity and complex harmonies. Gesualdo's work is a testament to his extraordinary life, marked by both artistic brilliance and personal turmoil. Dive into his music to experience the passion and intrigue of a true Renaissance man.

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