Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of sacred music with "Sacred Treasures of Spain: Motets from the Golden Age of Spanish Polyphony" by the London Oratory Schola Cantorum. Released on October 30, 2020, under the Hyperion label, this choral masterpiece spans a captivating 69 minutes, featuring 21 tracks that showcase the pinnacle of sixteenth-century Spanish polyphony.
The album is a meticulously curated collection of motets, culminating in Alonso Lobo's profound funerary ode for Philip II. The London Oratory Schola Cantorum, renowned for their impeccable vocal precision and expressive depth, brings to life the intricate compositions of Francisco Guerrero, Bernardino de Ribera, and other luminaries of the Spanish Golden Age. From the hauntingly beautiful "Regina caeli a 8" to the serene "Ave Maria a 8," each piece is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the era.
This album is not just a compilation of sacred music; it is a journey through the spiritual and cultural landscape of Renaissance Spain. The boys of the Schola Cantorum, fully at home in the music of this period, deliver performances that are both technically flawless and deeply resonant. Whether you are a devotee of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Regina caeli a 8Francisco Guerrero, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
O Domine Jesu ChristeFrancisco Guerrero, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
Ave virgo sanctissimaFrancisco Guerrero, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
O sacrum conviviumFrancisco Guerrero, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Dimitte me ergo: I. Dimitte me ergoBernardino de Ribera, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Dimitte me ergo: II. Et opertam mortis caligineBernardino de Ribera, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Peccantem me quotidieCristobal de Morales, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
Salve Regina: I. Salve ReginaMelchor Robledo, Charles Dean, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Salve Regina: II. Ad te clamamusMelchor Robledo, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
Salve Regina: III. Eia ergo, advocata nostraMelchor Robledo, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
Salve Regina: IV. Et Jesum benedictum fructumMelchor Robledo, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
Ego sum panis vivus: I. Ego sum panis vivusJuan Esquivel, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Ego sum panis vivus: II. AlleluiaJuan Esquivel, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Dulcissima MariaSebastián de Vivanco, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Ave Maria a 4: I. Ave Maria, gratia plenaTomás Luis de Victoria, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Tobias Dean, Charles Cole
Ave Maria a 4: II. Sancta Maria, mater DeiTomás Luis de Victoria, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Ave Maria a 8: I. Ave Maria, gratia plenaTomás Luis de Victoria, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Ave Maria a 8: II. Ora pro nobisTomás Luis de Victoria, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
O quam gloriosumTomás Luis de Victoria, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
Versa est in luctumAlonso Lobo, Charles Cole, London Oratory Schola Cantorum
O quam suavis est, DomineAlonso Lobo, London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole
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