Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval music with "Sovereign Beauty," a captivating collection of Guillaume de Machaut's chivalric poems set to unaccompanied vocals. This album, released in 2017, is the fourth installment in the Complete Machaut Edition by The Orlando Consort, a renowned ensemble known for their exquisite performances of early music.
"Sovereign Beauty" features 51 tracks, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, and showcases Machaut's mastery of various medieval forms, including virelais, ballades, rondeaux, and motets. The album is a testament to Machaut's poetic and musical genius, as he weaves intricate melodies and harmonies to explore themes of idealized beauty, love, and longing.
The Orlando Consort's pristine vocals bring Machaut's compositions to life, transporting listeners to the courtly world of 14th-century France. Each track is a delicate balance of precision and passion, with the ensemble's tight harmonies and expressive phrasing highlighting the subtle nuances of Machaut's music.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, "Sovereign Beauty" is an essential addition to your collection. This album offers a unique opportunity to experience the timeless beauty of Machaut's music, performed by one of the world's leading early music ensembles. So, sit back, relax, and let the enchanting sounds of "Sovereign Beauty" transport you to a world of chivalry, romance, and musical perfection.
Tracks
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: I. Tres bonne et belle, mi oueilGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: II. Quant vo maniere meüreGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: III. Tres bonne et belle, mi oueilGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: IV. Si que chose ne m’est dureGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: V. Tres bonne et belle, mi oueilGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: VI. Se Desirs par sa pointureGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Tres bonne et belle, Virelai 23: VII. Tres bonne et belle, mi oueilGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Foy porter, Virelai 22: I. Foy porterGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Foy porter, Virelai 22: II. Il n’est joie ne joïrGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Foy porter, Virelai 22: III. Vous estes le vray saphirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, ne regardés pas, Ballade 9: I. Dame, ne regardés pasGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, ne regardés pas, Ballade 9: II. Dont je suis si en vos lasGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, ne regardés pas, Ballade 9: III. Dame, faite a droit compasGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
J'ay tant / Lasse! Je sui / Ego moriar pro te, Motet 7Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se quanque Amours, Ballade 21: I. Se quanque Amours puet donner a amyGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se quanque Amours, Ballade 21: II. Car nulle fois de riens ne me defriGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se quanque Amours, Ballade 21: III. Et tout pour ce que j’ay toudis en myGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, a qui, Virelai 12: I. Dame, a quiGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, a qui, Virelai 12: II. Car de tres loial amourGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, a qui, Virelai 12: III. Helas, toudis sans sejourGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Dame, a qui, Virelai 12: IV. Bele et bonne, sans folourGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De desconfort, Ballade 8: I. De desconfort, de martyre amoureusGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De desconfort, Ballade 8: II. Mais ce qui plus le fait estre engoisseusGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De desconfort, Ballade 8: III. Et puis qu’il est de mon mal si joieusGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Quant j'ay l'espart, Rondeau 5: I. Quant j’ay l’espartGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Quant j'ay l'espart, Rondeau 5: II. Car main et tartGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Quant j'ay l'espart, Rondeau 5: III. Quant j’ay l’espartGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Comment qu'a moy lonteinne, Virelai 5Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De Bon Espoir / Puis que la douce / Speravi, Motet 4Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): I. Pour ce que plus proprementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): II. Et se ce fai rudementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): III. Je fui, ma dame de prisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): IV. Si ne doi estre reprisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): V. Et quant je me senti a ce menéGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): VI. Et vous, ma dame honnoreeGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): VII. Dont ma coulour fu mueeGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): VIII. Ainsi departantGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): IX. Si me mis avantGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): X. Et ce m’a tenu en joieGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XI. Quant aucune part aloieGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XII. Helas! celle douce vieGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XIII. Quar la perverse pourrieGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XIV. Quar ce que j’ay plus doubté que mourirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XV. Si n’en peüst qu’a moy seul mesvenirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XVI. Et elle est, a dire voirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XVII. Chascun scet bel recevoirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XVIII. Je ne sçayGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XIX. Pour esmayGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XX. Ma tres doulce dame excellenteGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XXI. Amis, tieng certainnementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
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