Immerse yourself in the sacred and profound musical journey of Giovanni Paolo Colonna's "Nisi Dominus - Mottetti e Lamentazioni," released on October 1, 2012, under the Tactus label. This captivating album spans a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of sacred motets and lamentations that showcase Colonna's masterful compositional skills.
The album opens with the intricate and moving "Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus," a series of psalms that are both spiritually uplifting and musically engaging. Colonna's ability to blend sacred text with melodic and harmonic sophistication is evident throughout this piece. Following this, the "Motetti sacri, Op. 2" and "Motetti, Op. 3" sections present a collection of sacred motets that are both devotional and artistically compelling. Each piece, from the tender "Pulchra es" to the joyous "Diffundite flores," demonstrates Colonna's versatility and depth as a composer.
The album also features the "Sacra lamentationi della Settimana Santa, Op. 9," a series of lamentations that are deeply moving and reflective. These pieces, including the haunting "Lamentation No. 2" and "Lamentation No. 3," provide a contemplative and introspective counterpoint to the more celebratory motets.
Giovanni Paolo Colonna's "Nisi Dominus - Mottetti e Lamentazioni" is a testament to his enduring legacy as a composer of sacred music. Whether you are a devotee of classical music or a seeker of spiritual solace through sound, this album offers a profound and enriching experience that is sure to resonate with your soul.
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Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Nisi DominusGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Vannum est vobisGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Cum dederitGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Sicut sagittaeGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Beatus virGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Gloria patriGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Psalmi ad vesperas, Op. 12, No. 8. Nisi Dominus: Sicut eratGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti, Op. 3: Pulchra esGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: O coeli devotaGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: Angeli curriteGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: Ecce ancillaGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: Ad deliciasGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: Haec ergoGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti sacri, Op. 2, O coeli devota: AllelujaGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Diffundite floresGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motetti, Op. 3: Salve praetiosumGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: O Lucidissima diesGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: Orbi sacerGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: O felixGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: O splendida auroraGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: O vere beatumGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Motteti sacri, Op. 2, O lucidissima dies: AllelujaGiovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Sacra lamentationi della Settimana Santa, Op. 9: Lamentation No. 2Giovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
Sacra lamentationi della Settimana Santa, Op. 9: Lamentation No. 3Giovanni Paolo Colonna, Ensemble Arte Musica, Francesco Cera
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