Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with Josquin des Prez's "Josquin: Motets & Mass Movements." Released on January 29, 2021, this captivating album is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most influential composers of the Renaissance. Spanning a rich 78 minutes, the album is a collection of motets and mass movements that showcase Josquin's mastery of polyphony and his profound spiritual insight.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate and contemplative "Mittit ad virginem" to the powerful and dramatic "Stabat mater." Each piece is performed with meticulous attention to detail, bringing to life the complex harmonies and rich textures that define Josquin's style. The album also includes well-known works such as "Alma redemptoris mater" and "O bone et dulcissime Jesu," demonstrating the composer's ability to blend traditional Gregorian chant with innovative polyphonic techniques.
Recorded by the acclaimed Hyperion label, this album is a must-listen for anyone interested in medieval, choral, and classical music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Josquin des Prez's "Josquin: Motets & Mass Movements" offers a profound and enriching musical experience that transcends time and place.
Mittit ad virginem: I. Mittit ad virginemJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Mittit ad virginem: II. Accede nuntiaJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Alma redemptoris mater / Ave regina caelorum, NJE 23.2: I. Alma redemptoris mater / Ave regina caelorumJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Alma redemptoris mater / Ave regina caelorum, NJE 23.2: II. Tu quae genuisti / Gaude gloriosaJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Huc me sydereo a 6: I. Huc me sydereoJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Huc me sydereo a 6: II. Felle sitim magni regisJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Stabat mater a 6, NJE 25.9: I. Stabat mater dolorosaJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Stabat mater a 6, NJE 25.9: II. Eia mater, fons amorisJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
O bone et dulcissime Jesu a 6: I. O bone et dulcissime JesuJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
O bone et dulcissime Jesu a 6: II. Si ergo commisiJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Domine, ne in furore tuo … miserere, NJE 16.7: I. Domine, ne in furore tuoJosquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Domine, ne in furore tuo … miserere, NJE 16.7: II. Turbatus est a furore oculus meusJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me?: I. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me?Josquin des Prez, The Brabant Ensemble, Stephen Rice
Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me?: II. Illumina oculos meosJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Homo quidam fecit coenam magnam, NJE 19.4: I. Homo quidam fecit coenam magnamJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Homo quidam fecit coenam magnam, NJE 19.4: II. Venite, comedite panem meamJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Gloria de beata virgine: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Gloria de beata virgine: II. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipeJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Sanctus de Passione: I. SanctusJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Sanctus de Passione: II. Honor et benedictioJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
Sanctus de Passione: III. BenedictusJosquin des Prez, Stephen Rice, The Brabant Ensemble
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