Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of medieval and Renaissance choral music with Josquin Desprez's "Josquin Desprez, Vol. 2". Released in 2006, this double album is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most influential composers of the Franco-Flemish School. Spanning over two and a half hours, this collection features a diverse array of sacred works, including masses, motets, and hymns, showcasing Josquin's mastery of polyphony and his profound spiritual insight.
The album opens with the Missa Gaudeamus, a joyful and exuberant setting of the traditional Latin text. This is followed by a series of motets, including the hauntingly beautiful Salve Regina and the triumphant Regina Caeli. The Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae, dedicated to the Duke of Ferrara, is a tour de force of Renaissance polyphony, while the Missa L'homme armé sexti toni and the Missa L'homme armé super voces musicales offer striking contrasts in style and mood.
Throughout the album, Josquin's inventive use of melody, harmony, and rhythm is on full display. His music is at once intricate and accessible, with a timeless quality that continues to captivate listeners today. The performances by the ensemble A Sei Voci, under the direction of Bernard Fabre-Garrus, are impeccable, bringing out the full richness and depth of Josquin's compositions.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of early music or a newcomer to the genre, "Josquin Desprez, Vol. 2" is an essential addition to your collection. This album is a celebration of one of the greatest composers in history, and a testament to the enduring power of sacred music.
Tracks
Missa Gaudeamus: I. GaudeamusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie eleison IJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: II. Christe eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Kyrie eleison IIJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Gloria in excelcis DeoJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: VI. Timete Dominum omnes sancti ejusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: VII. Alleluia, venite ad meJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: VIII. CredoJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: IX. Et incarnatusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: X. Et in Spiritum SanctumJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XI. Et unam SanctamJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XII. SanctusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XIII. Pleni sunt caeliJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XIV. Hosanna IJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XV. BenedictusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XVI. Hosanna IIJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XVII. Agnus Dei IJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XVIII. Agnus Dei IIJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: IX. Agnus Dei IIIJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XX. Beati mundo cordeJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: XXI. Salve ReginaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Recordare, Virgo Mater: I. Recordare, Virgo MaterJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Recordare, Virgo Mater,: II. Et ut avertatJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Regina Caeli: I. Regina caeliJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Regina Caeli: II. ResurrexitJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Ave maris stella: I. Ave maris stellaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Ave maris stella: II. Virgo singularisJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Virgo salutiferi: I. Virgo salutiferiJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Virgo salutiferi: II. Tu potis et primaeJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Virgo salutiferi: III. Nunc, caeli reginaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Deus, in nomine tuoJosquin des Prez, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Perfunde caeli roreJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers
Missa Hercules dux Ferrariae: I. Iustus es, DomineJosquin des Prez, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: II. Kyrie, Christe, KyrieJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: III. GloriaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: IV. CredoJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: V. Sanctus, BenedictusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: VI. Agnus DeiJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: VII. Inviolata, integra, et casta es MariaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: VIII. Miserere, mei deusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maitrise Notre-Dame De Paris
Missa Hercules Dux Ferrariae: IX. Chi a martello dio gl'il togliaJosquin des Prez, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Les Sacqueboutiers, Ensemble Labyrinthes
Hymne aeterna christi munera (Plain-chant)Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: I. KyrieJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: II. GloriaJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: III. CredoJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: IV. SanctusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: V. Agnus DeiJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé sexti toni: VI. Sanctorum meritis "Hymne des martyrs"Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa l'homme armé super voces musicales: I. KyrieJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
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