Immerse yourself in the divine harmonies of Orlande de Lassus with the album "De Lassus: Canticum canticorum." This exquisite collection, released on September 16, 2016, under the Ricercar label, is a testament to the timeless beauty of medieval and choral music, with a touch of Gregorian chant. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, the album features a rich tapestry of sacred and secular works, showcasing Lassus's mastery of polyphony and his profound spiritual depth.
The album opens with "Osculetur me osculo à 8," setting the stage for a journey through the Song of Songs, a series of sacred songs that explore themes of love and devotion. Each track, from the intimate "Veni in hortum meum à 6" to the triumphant "Magnificat super Ancor che col partire di Cipriano à 5," is a testament to Lassus's ability to blend sacred text with intricate musical structures. The album also includes the complete "Missa super Susanne un jour à 5," a stunning five-part mass that demonstrates Lassus's skill in setting secular texts to sacred music.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the world of Renaissance polyphony, "De Lassus: Canticum canticorum" offers a captivating exploration of one of the most influential composers of the 16th century. With its blend of sacred and secular themes, intricate polyphony, and profound spiritual depth, this album is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the rich tapestry of medieval and choral music.
Tracks
Osculetur me osculo à 8Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón
Veni in hortum meum à 6Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón
Tota pulchra es à 4Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Caroline Weynants, Lieselot De Wilde, Miguel Bernal, Matteo Bellotto
Vulnerasti cor meum à 6Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón
Surge propera amica mea / Secunda pars: Surge propera à 6Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Caroline Weynants, Amélie Renglet, Elke Janssens, Jérôme Vavasseur, Jonathan Spicher, Miguel Bernal, Matteo Bellotto
Quam pulchra es / Secunda pars: Gutur tuum à 5Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón
Veni dilecte me / Secunda pars: Vidamus si floruit à 5Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Amélie Renglet, Elke Janssens, Jérôme Vavasseur, Jonathan Spicher, Miguel Bernal, Matteo Bellotto
Audi dulcis amica mea à 4Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Clematis, Leonardo García-Alarcón
Magnificat super Ancor che col partire di Cipriano à 5Orlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Caroline Weynants, Lieselot De Wilde, Jérôme Vavasseur
Missa super Susanne un jour à 5: I. KyrieOrlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Lieselot De Wilde, Amélie Renglet, Valerio Contaldo
Missa super Susanne un jour à 5: II. GloriaOrlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Lieselot De Wilde, Valerio Contaldo
Missa super Susanne un jour à 5: III. CredoOrlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Elke Janssens
Missa super Susanne un jour à 5: IV. SanctusOrlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón, Caroline Weynants, Lieselot De Wilde, Valerio Contaldo
Missa super Susanne un jour à 5: V. Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, Chœur De Chambre De Namur, Leonardo García-Alarcón
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