Immerse yourself in the profound and sacred choral compositions of Martin Baker with "Vexilla regis: A Sequence of Music from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday." Released on February 25, 2020, under the Ad Fontes label, this album is a meticulously crafted journey through the liturgical music of the Holy Week, spanning from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday. With a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, the album features a rich tapestry of choral works, including psalms, motets, and sacred songs, each performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth.
Martin Baker, a renowned figure in the choral world, brings together a diverse selection of pieces, ranging from traditional Gregorian chants to more contemporary compositions. The tracklist includes well-known works such as "Ubi caritas et amor," "Pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysterium," and "Crucifixus à 8," alongside lesser-known gems that showcase the breadth of Baker's musical vision. The album's centerpiece, "Vexilla regis prodeunt," is a powerful and evocative piece that encapsulates the spirit of the Holy Week.
The choral performances on this album are nothing short of breathtaking, with each piece sung with a level of technical skill and emotional resonance that is truly captivating. The harmonies are rich and complex, the dynamics are carefully balanced, and the overall sound is one of pure, unadulterated beauty. Whether you are a seasoned choral music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Ingrediente DominoGeorge Malcolm, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Psalm 21 "Deus, Deus meus, respice in me"Gregorian Chant, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Credo IGregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Improperium expectavit cor meum, LV 852Orlande de Lassus, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Vexilla regis prodeuntGregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Cantiones sacrae I: No. 20, Ne irascaris DomineWilliam Byrd, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Cantiones sacrae I: No. 21, Civitas sancti tuiWilliam Byrd, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Nos autem gloriariGregorian Chant, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
I Give You a New CommandmentJames O'Donnell, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Postquam surrexit DominusMartin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
4 Motets sur des thèmes Grégoriens, Op. 10: No. 1, Ubi caritas et amorMaurice Duruflé, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Adoro te devoteGregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Christus factus est, WAB 11Anton Bruckner, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Popule meusTomás Luis de Victoria, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysteriumGregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Crucifixus à 8Antonio Lotti, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Christe cœlorum DomineGregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Psalm 24 "The Earth Is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof"Gregorian Chant, Peter Stevens, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Christus factus estFelice Anerio, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
StrepitusAnonymous Liturgical, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Praise to the Holiest in the HeightRichard Runciman Terry, Martin Baker, Peter Stevens, Westminster Cathedral Choir
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