Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Josquin des Prez with the album "J. Desprez: Missa pange lingua & Motets - Desprez Recordings, Vol. 5." Released on March 24, 2014, under the naïve classique label, this collection offers a profound exploration of medieval and choral music, spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The album features the renowned Missa pange lingua, a masterful composition by Josquin des Prez, interwoven with Gregorian chants and motets. The tracklist begins with the evocative "Appel des cloches" and includes other notable pieces such as "Plain-chant: Pange lingua," "Missa pange lingua: I. Kyrie," and "Motet for 6-voice chorus a cappella: 'Christus mortuus est.'" Each piece showcases the composer's unparalleled skill in crafting harmonious and spiritually uplifting music.
This album is a testament to Josquin des Prez's enduring influence in the classical music realm, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers a chance to appreciate the beauty and complexity of medieval choral works. Whether you're drawn to the solemnity of Gregorian chants or the intricate polyphony of motets, this collection promises a deeply enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Appel des clochesJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Pange linguaJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa pange lingua: I. KyrieJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: II. GloriaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Christus factus estJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa pange lingua: III. CredoJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: IV. SanctusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: V. Agnus deiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Popule meusJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Motet for 4-voice chorus a cappella: "Qui velatus facie fuisti"Josquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motet for 4-voice chorus a cappella: "O domine, Jesu Christie"Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motet for 6-voice chorus a cappella: "Christus mortuus est"Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Nos autemJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire