Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of medieval choral music with The Clerks' Group's "In Memoria - Medieval Songs of Remembrance." Released on April 10, 2007, under the Gaudeamus label, this album is a profound exploration of medieval requiem and choral genres, spanning a captivating 74 minutes. The Clerks' Group, known for their exquisite vocal harmonies and historical authenticity, delivers a moving tribute to the past with this collection of songs.
The album opens with "Introit: Requiem aeternam" and closes with "Requiem Aeternam/In Memoria," framing a journey through medieval musical traditions. Standout tracks like "Gloria," "Ave Regina Caelorum," and "Pater Noster/Ave Maria" showcase the group's mastery of medieval choral works, while pieces such as "Mort Tu As Navré" and "Cueurs Desolez" offer poignant reflections on loss and remembrance. The Clerks' Group's precise and evocative performances bring these ancient songs to life, making "In Memoria" a timeless addition to any music lover's collection.
2007 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company2007 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Tracks
Introit: Requiem aeternamTraditional, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Romanorum RexJohannes de Sarto, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
GloriaTraditional, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Ave Regina CaelorumGuillaume Dufay, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Mort Tu As NavréJohannes Ockeghem, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
CredoTraditional, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Absolve QuaesumusJosquin des Prez, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Mille QuingentisJacob Obrecht, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Nymphes Des BoisJosquin des Prez, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Pater Noster/Ave MariaJosquin des Prez, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Cueurs DesolezPierre de la Rue, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Que Vous MadameJosquin des Prez, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Quis dabit capiti meo aquam?Heinrich Isaac, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
Requiem Aeternam/In MemoriaTraditional, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham