Carlo Gesualdo's 'Gesualdo: Responsoria 1611' is a masterpiece of medieval music, released on 7 October 2013 by the Phi label. This extensive collection, spanning 2 hours and 6 minutes, showcases Gesualdo's profound and emotive compositions. The album features the Tenebrae Responsories, a series of poignant and expressive pieces, divided into three sections: Feria quinta, Feria sexta, and Sabbato sancto. Each responsory is a deeply personal and spiritual reflection, with Gesualdo's unique harmonic style and expressive phrasing evoking the intense emotions of the Passion narrative.
The album also includes other notable works, such as the Benedictus, a beautiful setting of the Canticle from Luke I, 68-79, and the Miserere, a haunting rendition of Psalm 50. Gesualdo's music is renowned for its innovative and expressive use of harmony, and this collection is no exception. The intricate and nuanced performances bring to life the complex emotions and spiritual depth of Gesualdo's compositions, creating a powerful and moving listening experience. With 'Gesualdo: Responsoria 1611', Carlo Gesualdo's genius is on full display, offering a profound and unforgettable exploration of medieval music.
Tracks
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: I. In monte OlivetiCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: II. Tristis est anima meaCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: III. Ecce vidimus eumCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: IV. Amicus meusCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: V. Judas mercator pessimusCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: VI. Unus ex discipulis meisCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: VII. Eram quasi agnus innocensCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: VIII. Una horaCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria quinta: IX. Seniores populiCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: I. Omnes amici meiCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: II. Velum templiCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: III. Vinea mea electaCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: IV. Tamquam ad latronemCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: V. Tenebrae factae suntCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: VI. Animam meam dilectamCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: VII. Tradiderunt meCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: VIII. Jesum tradidit impiusCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Feria sexta: IX. Caligaverunt oculi meiCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: I. Sicut ovisCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: II. Jerusalem, surgeCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: III. Plange quasi virgoCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: IV. Recessit pastor nosterCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: V. O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: VI. Ecce quomodo moritur justusCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: VII. Astiterunt reges terraeCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: VIII. Aestimatus sumCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Tenebrae Responsories, Sabbato sancto: IX. Sepulto DominoCarlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Benedictus, Canticle (Luke I, 68-79)Carlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
Miserere, Psalm 50Carlo Gesualdo, Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent
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