Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance polyphony with Adrian Willaert's "Musica Nova - The Motets," a monumental collection of sacred choral works that showcases the composer's mastery and influence. Released in 2013 by Oehms Classics, this album spans an impressive three hours and forty-three minutes, featuring 27 tracks that offer a comprehensive exploration of Willaert's motet compositions. As one of the most significant composers of the 16th century, Willaert's work is characterized by its intricate polyphony and expressive depth, making this album a treasure trove for enthusiasts of early music.
The album begins with "Huc me sidereo" and takes the listener through a journey of sacred texts, each motet a testament to Willaert's skill in blending vocal lines with profound theological themes. Highlights include "Te Deum patrem ingenitum," a majestic setting of the ancient hymn, and "Victimae paschali laudes," a triumphant Easter sequence. The ensemble Singer Pur delivers a performance of remarkable precision and sensitivity, bringing out the nuanced harmonies and contrapuntal complexity that define Willaert's style.
"Musica Nova - The Motets" is not just a collection of historical works; it is a vivid portrayal of the spiritual and artistic fervor of the Renaissance. Willaert's compositions, performed with such clarity and passion by Singer Pur, offer a window into the sacred music of the time, making this album an essential addition to any lover of choral music. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of Renaissance polyphony or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a deeply enriching and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Huc me sidereo - Pungentem capiti - De me solus amorAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet - O Domine liberaAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Auditae insulae - Et posuitAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Haec est domus Domini - Fundavit eamAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Verbum supernum prodiens - Se nascens deditAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Confitebor tibi Domine - In quacumque die - Si ambulaveroAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Te Deum patrem ingenitum - Laus Deo PatriAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Beati pauperes spiritu - Beati qui persecutionemAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Sustinuimus pacem - Peccavimus cum patribus nostrisAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Praeter rerum seriem - Virtus Sancti SpiritusAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Alma Redemptoris Mater - Tu quae genuistiAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Mittit ad Virginem - Exi, qui mitteris - Audit et suscipitAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Benedicta es coelorum Regina - Per illud AveAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Salve Sancta parens - Virgo Dei GenitrixAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Inviolata, integra, et casta - Tua per precataAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Sub tuum praesidium confugimusAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
O admirabile commercium - Quando natus es - Rubum quem viderat - Germinavit radix Jesse - Ecce Maria genuit - Mirabile mysterium - Magnum haereditatis mysteriumAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Aspice Domine - Plorans ploravit in nocteAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Peccata mea - Quoniam iniquitatemAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt - Ego dormiviAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
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