Immerse yourself in the rich, sacred music of the French Baroque with "Dumont: Grands Motets," a captivating album featuring the works of Henri Dumont. Released in 1981 under the Harmonia Mundi label, this collection showcases Dumont's masterful compositions for the Chapelle du Roy, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and intricacy of 17th-century French church music.
The album spans a concise yet impactful 50 minutes, presenting a selection of motets and the Magnificat, performed with exquisite precision by La Chapelle Royale under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe. Dumont's "Grands Motets" are notable for their five-part writing, a characteristic feature of the French grand motet that endured well into the 18th century. The instrumentation, including two violins and two violas, adds a distinctive texture to these sacred works.
Highlights include the powerful "Memorare," the dialogic "Dialogus de anima," and the triumphant "Magnificat," each piece demonstrating Dumont's skill in blending vocal and instrumental elements to create a profound spiritual experience. This album is a testament to Dumont's contributions to the grand motet genre, predating the works of later composers like Lully and Delalande.
"Dumont: Grands Motets" is a must-listen for enthusiasts of early music and Baroque choral works, offering a serene and uplifting journey through the sacred repertoire of a lesser-known but highly influential composer.
Tracks
Motets pour la Chapelle du Roy: MemorareHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: I. SymphonieHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: II. DialogueHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: III. SymphonieHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: IV. Chœur à trois voixHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: V. DuoHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: VI. SymphonieHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: VII. Chœur à 3 et Récit de BasseHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Dialogus de anima: VIII. Chœur à 5Henri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
MagnificatHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: I. Et exultavitHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: II. Quia respexitHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: III. Deposuit potentesHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: IV. Suscepit IsraelHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: V. Sicut locutus estHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Magnificat: VI. Sicut erat in principioHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Motets pour la Chapelle du Roy: Super flumina BabylonisHenri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Motets pour la Chapelle du Roy: Super flumina Babylonis "Quia illic"Henri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
Motets pour la Chapelle du Roy: Super flumina Babylonis "Quomodo cantabimus"Henri Dumont, La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe
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