Immerse yourself in the sacred and hauntingly beautiful world of Tomás Luis de Victoria with "La Cappella Sistina." Released on April 5, 2011, this album is a masterful collection of Gregorian chants and choral works that transport you to the heart of medieval religious music. Spanning a full hour, the album features intricate and profound compositions that showcase Victoria's mastery of polyphony and his deep spiritual devotion.
The tracklist is a journey through the Holy Week, beginning with the "Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Coena Domini" and culminating in the "Miserere: Il salmo Miserere mei Deus." Each piece is a testament to Victoria's ability to evoke a sense of reverence and solemnity, making this album a profound listening experience. The choral arrangements are performed with precision and passion, highlighting the rich harmonies and melodic lines that are characteristic of Victoria's work.
Recorded under the Christophorus label, "La Cappella Sistina" is a must-listen for fans of medieval and choral music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a unique and moving exploration of some of the most significant religious music ever composed. Prepare to be captivated by the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of Tomás Luis de Victoria's extraordinary work.
2011 Christophorus2011 Christophorus
Tracks
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Coena Domini, Lecio I: Incipit Lamentatio JeremiaeTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Coena Domini, Lecio II: Vau. Et Egressus estTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Coena Domini, Lecio III: Jod. Manum suamTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Passione Domini, Lecio I. Heth. Cogitavit DominusTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Passione Domini, Lecio II. Lamed. Matribus suisTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Passione Domini, Lecio III. Aleph. Ego virTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Sabbato Sancto, Lecio I: Heth. Misericordiae DominiTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Sabbato Sancto, Lecio II: Aleph. Quomodo obscuratumTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae: In Sabbato Sancto, Lecio III: Incipit oratio Jeremiae ProphetaeTomás Luis de Victoria, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach
Miserere: Il salmo Miserere mei DeusGregorio Allegri, Ensemble Officium, Wilfried Rombach