Immerse yourself in the profound and introspective world of Carlo Gesualdo's "Tenebrae Responsorien," a masterful collection of sacred music that transcends time. Released in 2012 under the Noël Akchoté label, this album features the complete Tenebrae Responsories composed by the renowned Italian Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo. Originally published in 1611, these pieces are a cornerstone of Holy Week music, offering a deeply spiritual and reflective experience.
The album spans three days of the Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, each day represented by nine responsories. These responsories are short, poignant pieces that delve into the themes of suffering, betrayal, and redemption, reflecting the somber and contemplative mood of the liturgical season. The music is performed with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the essence of Gesualdo's unique compositional style, which is known for its chromaticism and expressive depth.
Produced by Noël Akchoté, this recording brings a fresh perspective to Gesualdo's timeless compositions, making it an essential addition to any lover of medieval music. The album's duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes provides a comprehensive journey through Gesualdo's Tenebrae Responsories, offering both familiar and lesser-known works. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Renaissance music or a newcomer to the genre, "Tenebrae Responsorien" promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting experience.
Tracks
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: In monte oliveti oravit ad patrem - Feria quinta, resp. 1Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Tristis est anima mea usque ad mortem - Feria quinta, resp. 2Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Ecce vidimus eum non habentem speciem, neque decorem - Feria quinta, resp. 3Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Amicus meus osculi me tradidit signo - Feria quinta, resp. 4Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Judas mercator pessimus osculo petiit dominum - Feria quinta, resp. 5Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Unus ex discipulis meis tradet me hodie - Feria quinta, resp. 6Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Eram quasi agnus innocens - Feria quinta, resp. 7Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Una hora non potuistis vigilare mecum, qui exhortabamini mori pro me - Feria quinta, resp. 8Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Seniores populi consilium fecerunt - Feria quinta, resp. 9Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Omnes amici mei dereliquerunt me et praevaluerunt insidiantes mihi - Feria sexta, resp. 1Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Velum templi scissum est - Feria sexta, resp. 2Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Vinea mea electa, ego te plantavi - Feria sexta, resp. 3Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Tamquam ad latronem existis cum gladiis et fustibus cemprehendere me - Feria sexta, resp. 4Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Tenebrae factae sunt, dum crucifixissent jesum judaei - Feria sexta, resp. 5Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Animam meam dilectam tradidi in manus iniquorum - Feria sexta, resp. 6Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Traditerunt me in manus impiorum - Feria sexta, resp. 7Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Jesum tradidit impius summis pricipibus sacerdotum, et senioribus populi - Feria sexta, resp. 8Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Good Friday: Caligaverunt oculi mei fletu meo - Feria sexta, resp. 9Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Sicut ovis ad occisionem - Sabbato sancto, resp. 1Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Jerusalem, surge - Sabbato sancto, resp. 2Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Plange quasi virgo - Sabbato sancto, resp. 3Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Recessit pastor noster - Sabbato sancto, resp. 4Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: O vos omnes - Sabbato sancto, resp. 5Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Ecce quomodo moritur justus - Sabbato sancto, resp. 6Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Astiterunt reges - Sabbato sancto, resp. 7Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Aestimatus sum - Sabbato sancto, resp. 8Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday: Sepulto domino - Sabbato sancto, resp. 9Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
Tenebrae Responsorien: Benedictus - Canticle, luke i, 68-79Carlo Gesualdo, Noël Akchoté
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