Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of medieval music with Joel Cohen's 1993 masterpiece, "Gilles: Requiem." This album is a meticulous rendition of the Requiem by Jean Gilles, a seventeenth-century Provençal composer, brought to life by Cohen and his esteemed ensemble, the Boston Camerata. Recorded during the 1993 "Early Music Days" at the Aix-en-Provence festival, this album is a testament to Cohen's unparalleled skill as a conductor and his deep reverence for early music.
Spanning twelve tracks and a duration of one hour and six minutes, "Gilles: Requiem" is a profound exploration of the medieval genre. Each track, from the solemn "Requiem aeternam" to the poignant "Agnus Dei," is performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth. The album features the Boston Camerata, along with the Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, and is conducted by the incomparable Joel Cohen.
The album's release on Warner Classics International ensures a high-quality listening experience, capturing the intricate details and nuances of the medieval compositions. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer eager to explore its timeless beauty, "Gilles: Requiem" offers a captivating journey through the works of Jean Gilles, as interpreted by one of the most respected figures in early music.
Tracks
Gilles: Requiem: I. Requiem aeternamAnonymous, Michel Laplénie, Ensemble de tambours provençaux, Ensemble vocal Sagittarius, Maurice Guis
Gilles: Requiem: II. IntroitJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Ensemble de tambours provençaux, Patrick Mason, William Hite, Maurice Guis
Gilles: Requiem: III. KyrieJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Jean Nirouët, William Hite
Gilles: Requiem: IV. GraduelJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Patrick Mason
Gilles: Requiem: V. Absolve DomineAnonymous, Michel Laplénie, Ensemble vocal Sagittarius
Gilles: Requiem: VI. Dies IraeAnonymous, Michel Laplénie, Ensemble vocal Sagittarius
Gilles: Requiem: VII. OffertoriumJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Ensemble de tambours provençaux, Jean Nirouët, Patrick Mason, William Hite, Maurice Guis
Gilles: Requiem: VIII. Vere DignumAnonymous, Michel Laplénie, Ensemble vocal Sagittarius
Gilles: Requiem: IX. SanctusJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Jean Nirouët, Patrick Mason, William Hite
Gilles: Requiem: X. Qui LazarumAnonymous, Michel Laplénie, Ensemble vocal Sagittarius
Gilles: Requiem: XI. Agnus DeiJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Patrick Mason
Gilles: Requiem: XII. CommunioJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Ensemble de tambours provençaux, Jean Nirouët, Patrick Mason, Maurice Guis
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