Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of Orlande de Lassus' "De Lassus: Requiem à 5 & Motets," a captivating journey through the world of medieval choral music. Released on April 21, 2017, by Toccata Classics, this album is a testament to the enduring power of Lassus' compositions, blending Gregorian chant with intricate polyphony. The album spans a full hour, offering a rich tapestry of sacred motets and the hauntingly beautiful "Requiem à 5," a five-voice requiem that showcases Lassus' mastery of the Renaissance style. From the solemn "Requiem aeternam" to the poignant "Weep, O Mine Eyes," each track is a testament to the composer's deep spiritual insight and musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a profound and moving experience.
Tracks
Ego sum resurrectionOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Gareth Wilson
Tristis est anima meaOrlande de Lassus, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London
Requiem à 5: I. Requiem aeternamOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Requiem à 5: II. Kyrie eleisonOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Peccata mea DomineOrlande de Lassus, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London
Requiem à 5: III. Absolve DomineOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Requiem à 5: IV. Domine Jesu ChristeOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Requiem à 5: V. HostiasOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Fratres sobrii estoteOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Gareth Wilson
Requiem à 5: VI. Sanctus - BenedictusOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Weep, O Mine EyesJohn Bennett, Lucy Morrell
Requiem à 5: VII. Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Requiem à 5: VIII. Lux aeternaOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Lucy Morrell, Gareth Wilson
Exaudi Domine vocem meamOrlande de Lassus, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London
Adoramus te ChristeOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Gareth Wilson
Margot labouréz les vignesOrlande de Lassus, Lucy Morrell
Levavi oculos meosOrlande de Lassus, Choir of Girton College, Cambridge, Historic Brass of the Guildhall, London, Gareth Wilson
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