Immerse yourself in the resplendent world of French Baroque music with "Lalande: Majesté," a captivating album featuring the masterful compositions of Michel Richard Delalande. This collection, released on April 13, 2018, by Alpha Classics, showcases Delalande's unparalleled talent and influence as a composer of sacred music during the early Baroque period, particularly his time at the court of Versailles.
The album spans a rich 74 minutes, presenting a selection of Delalande's grand motets, including the magnificent "Deitatis Majestatem" and the stirring "Te Deum." Each track is a testament to Delalande's intricate compositional style, blending minimalist elements with the grandeur of Baroque orchestration. The performances by Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, and conductor Vincent Dumestre are nothing short of breathtaking, bringing Delalande's music to life with precision and passion.
"Lalande: Majesté" is not just an album; it's an exploration of Delalande's musical genius, offering listeners a chance to experience the opulence and spiritual depth of Baroque sacred music. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a curious newcomer, this album promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Tracks
Deitatis Majestatem: I. Deitatis MajestatemMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, André Morsch
Deitatis Majestatem: II. Hic enim misericorsMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Deitatis Majestatem: III. SimphonieMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre
Deitatis Majestatem: IV. O caro Christi veraMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity
Deitatis Majestatem: V. Te omnes angeliMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Deitatis Majestatem: VI. O mentis jubilatioMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Deitatis Majestatem: VII. Quam dulcis estMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Cyril Auvity
Deitatis Majestatem: VIII. O bonitatis prodigiumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Ecce Nunc Benedicite, S.8: I. Ecce nunc benedicite DominumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Ecce Nunc Benedicite, S.8: II. In noctibus extolliteMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Sean Clayton, André Morsch
Ecce Nunc Benedicite, S.8: III. Benedicat te Dominus ex SionMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Te Deum, S.32: I. Te Deum laudamusMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton
Te Deum, S.32: II. Te æternum PatremMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre
Te Deum, S.32: III. Tibi omnes angeliMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Sean Clayton, André Morsch
Te Deum, S.32: IV. Sanctus, Sanctus, SanctusMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre
Te Deum, S.32: V. Te gloriosus ApostolorumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova
Te Deum, S.32: VI. Te per orbem terrarumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre
Te Deum, S.32: VII. Tu rex gloriæMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri
Te Deum, S.32: VIII. Tu, ad liberandumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Dagmar Saskova
Te Deum, S.32: IX. Tu, devicto mortis aculeoMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, André Morsch
Te Deum, S.32: X. Tu ad dexteram Dei sedesMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Sean Clayton
Te Deum, S.32: XI. Te ergo quæsumusMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre
Te Deum, S.32: XII. Æterna fac cum sanctisMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Cyril Auvity
Te Deum, S.32: XIII. Salvum fac populum tuumMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Cyril Auvity
Te Deum, S.32: XIV. Et rege eosMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Cyril Auvity
Te Deum, S.32: XV. Per singulos dies benedicimus teMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre, Emmanuelle De Negri, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton
Te Deum, S.32: XVI. Dignare, DomineMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Dagmar Saskova, Sean Clayton
Te Deum, S.32: XVII. Miserere nostriMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Vincent Dumestre, Sean Clayton, Cyril Auvity, André Morsch
Te Deum, S.32: XVIII. In te, Domine, speraviMichel Richard Delalande, Le Poème Harmonique, Ensemble Aedes, Vincent Dumestre
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