Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's "Missa Aeterna Christi munera - Missa Brevis." This exquisite album, released on October 1, 2012, under the Tactus label, is a masterful display of Renaissance polyphony and Gregorian chant, showcasing Palestrina's unparalleled ability to blend voices in harmonious perfection.
The album features two complete masses, "Missa Aeterna Christi munera" and "Missa Brevis," along with a selection of motets, including the hauntingly beautiful "Alma redemptoris mater" and the evocative "Super flumina Babylonis." Each piece is a testament to Palestrina's deep spiritual insight and his mastery of the choral form.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 4 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Palestrina's sacred choral works. The genres of choral, Gregorian chant, classical, and medieval music are seamlessly intertwined, creating a rich and diverse listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned fan of Renaissance music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2012 Tactus2012 (P) Tactus
Tracks
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: KyrieGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: GloriaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: CredoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: SanctusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: Agnus Dei IGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Masses, Book 5, Missa Aeterna Christi munera: Agnus Dei IIGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Alma redemptoris materGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Super flumina BabylonisGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Sicut cervusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Dies sanctificatusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
O bone Jesu a 8Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: KyrieGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: GloriaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: CredoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: Sanctus - BenedictusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei IGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei IIGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Chappelle Musicale de la Trinite des Monts, Ildebrando Mura
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