Immerse yourself in the sacred and spiritual world of Francis Poulenc with his captivating album "Poulenc: Sacred Music." Released on October 1, 2002, this neoclassical and classical masterpiece is a testament to Poulenc's profound musical genius and his deep devotion to sacred themes. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, the album is a collection of Poulenc's most revered choral works, each piece a testament to his unique compositional style and emotional depth.
The album opens with the glorious "Gloria, FP 177," a six-movement work that showcases Poulenc's ability to blend sacred text with rich, harmonically complex music. Following this is the serene and contemplative "Salve Regina, FP 110," a piece that highlights Poulenc's gift for creating music that is both deeply moving and technically impressive. The album also includes the beautiful "Ave verum corpus, FP 154," a short but powerful motet that is a staple of choral repertoire, and the exuberant "Exultate Deo, FP 109," a work that showcases Poulenc's ability to write music that is both joyful and profound.
The album also features the "Litanies à la Vierge Noire, FP 82," a work that was originally written for solo voice and piano but has been masterfully arranged for choir, string orchestra, and timpani. This piece is a powerful exploration of Poulenc's faith and his devotion to the Virgin Mary.
The album concludes with two sets of motets, "4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97" and "4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152." These works are a testament to Poulenc's ability to write music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. From the penitential "Timor et tremor" to the joyful "Hodie Christus natus est," these motets are a perfect conclusion to an album that is a true masterclass in sacred music.
"Poulenc: Sacred Music" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of choral music. Whether you are a longtime fan of Francis Poulenc or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Gloria, FP 177: I. GloriaFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Gloria, FP 177: II. Laudamus teFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Gloria, FP 177: III. Domine DeusFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Gloria, FP 177: IV. Domine Fili unigeniteFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Gloria, FP 177: V. Domine Deus, Agnus DeiFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Gloria, FP 177: VI. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisFrancis Poulenc, Donna Deam, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
Salve Regina, FP 110Francis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave verum corpus, FP 154Francis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Exultate Deo, FP 109Francis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Litanies à la Vierge Noire, FP 82 (Version for Choir, String Orchestra & Timpani)Francis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: No. 1, Timor et tremorFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: No. 2, Vinea mea electaFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: No. 3, Tenebrae factae suntFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: No. 4, Tristis est anima meaFrancis Poulenc, Mary Seers, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 1, O magnum mysteriumFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 2, Quem vidistis pastores diciteFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 3, Videntes stellamFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: No. 4, Hodie Christus natus estFrancis Poulenc, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
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