Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's "How Fair Thou Art: Biblical Passions." Released on March 4, 2016, under the esteemed Signum Records label, this album is a masterful collection of choral, Gregorian chant, classical, and medieval compositions that span a captivating 54 minutes. Palestrina, a renowned figure of the Renaissance era, showcases his unparalleled mastery of polyphony and sacred music through these 16 tracks. Each piece, from the hauntingly beautiful "Alma redemptoris mater" to the serene "Salve Regina," offers a profound exploration of biblical passions and spiritual devotion. The album is a testament to Palestrina's enduring influence and the transcendent power of his music, making it a profound and enriching experience for any classical music enthusiast.
(C) 2016 Signum Records
Tracks
Alma redemptoris materGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Quam pulchri sunt gressus tuiGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Pulchrae sunt genae tuaeGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Tota pulchra es anima meaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Nigra sum, sed FormosaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Regina CaeliGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Trahe me, post teGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Veni, veni delicte miGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Surge, propera amica meaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Descendi in hortum meumGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Ave regina caelorumGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Sicut lilium inter spinas IGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Osculetur meGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Ecce tu pulcher esGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Sicut lilium inter spinas IIGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
Salve ReginaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers