Immerse yourself in the sacred and serene world of medieval and choral music with Josquin des Prez's "Missa Gaudeamus & Motets à la Vierge." Released on March 24, 2014, under the naïve classique label, this album is a testament to the enduring beauty of classical and Gregorian chant traditions. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this collection offers a profound exploration of religious themes and timeless melodies.
The album begins with the "Plain-chant: Introït, Gaudeamus," setting the stage for the intricate and harmonious "Missa Gaudeamus." This multi-part mass is a masterclass in polyphonic composition, showcasing des Prez's unparalleled skill in weaving together voices to create a tapestry of sound. Each section, from the "Kyrie" to the "Agnus Dei," is performed with precision and reverence, highlighting the spiritual depth of the text.
Following the mass, the album delves into the "Motets à la Vierge," a series of motets dedicated to the Virgin Mary. These pieces, including "Recordare virgo mater" and "Ave maris stella," are characterized by their lyrical beauty and devotional intensity. The motets are divided into multiple parts, each building upon the previous to create a cohesive and moving musical experience.
Josquin des Prez, a renowned composer of the Renaissance era, brings his distinctive style and mastery of vocal composition to this album. His work is celebrated for its complexity, emotional resonance, and technical brilliance, all of which are evident in this collection. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, "Missa Gaudeamus & Motets à la Vierge" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the timeless artistry of Josquin des Prez.
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Tracks
Plain-chant: Introït, GaudeamusJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 1, Kyrie eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 2, Christe eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 3, Kyrie eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: II. Gloria: No. 1, Gloria in excelcis Deo - Et in terra paxJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: II. Gloria: No. 2, Qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plaint-chant: Graduel, Timete Dominum gradualeJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Plain-chant: Alleluia, venite ad meJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 1, Patrem omnipotentemJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 2, Et incarnatusJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 3, Et in Spiritum sanctum, DominumJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 4, Et unam sanctamJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 1, Sanctus DominusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 2, Pleni sunt caeli et terraJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 3, HosannaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 4, Benedictus qui venitJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 5, HosannaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 1, Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 2, Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 3, Dona nobis pacemJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Antiphonae ad communiomen, Beati mundo cordeJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Plain-chant: Salve ReginaJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Motets à la Vierge: Recordare virgo mater: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Recordare virgo mater: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Regina caeli: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Regina caeli: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Ave maris stella: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Ave maris stella: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: III. Tertia parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
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