Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate compositions of Henri Dumont with the album "Cantica Sacra," released on Ricercar in 2010. This collection showcases Dumont's mastery of sacred music, blending the rich traditions of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a diverse array of vocal and instrumental works, including hymns, motets, and instrumental pieces like pavanes and allemandes.
Henri Dumont, a prominent figure in 17th-century French music, demonstrates his versatility and depth in this compilation. The album opens with the grand "O foelix Roma," a hymn celebrating the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and continues with a series of beautifully crafted pieces for different vocal and instrumental combinations. The inclusion of works like "Quam dilecta" and "Credidi propter quod locutus sum" highlights Dumont's ability to create profound and moving sacred music.
Instrumental enthusiasts will appreciate the elegant "Allemanda" and "Pavane" pieces, which showcase Dumont's skill in writing for strings and organ. The album also features solo vocal pieces like "Panis angelicus," offering a more intimate and personal listening experience.
"Cantica Sacra" is a testament to Henri Dumont's enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the world of sacred music. Whether you are a fan of early music or simply looking to explore the rich tapestry of 17th-century composition, this album offers a captivating journey through the works of a masterful composer.
Tracks
O foelix Roma: Hymnus in festo SS. Apostolorum Petri et PauliHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Cantate Domino à 4 vocesHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Quam dilecta à 2 vocesHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Nathalie Marec
Credidi propter quod locutus sum à 3 & 4 voces, viol. si placetHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Allemanda à 3 viol.Henri Dumont, Freddy Eichelberger
Converte Domine oculos tuos super nos à 3 vocesHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
O Domine Deus à 4 vocesHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Pavane à 3 viol.Henri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Ave gemma virginum à 4 vocesHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Laudemus Dominum à 3 vocesHenri Dumont, Thibaut Lenaerts, Bruno Boterf, Philippe Favette
O Gloriosa Domina à 2 voces & 2 viol.Henri Dumont, Thibaut Lenaerts, Bruno Boterf
Cantantibus organis à 2 voces & 3 viol. si placetHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Philippe Favette
Allemanda gravis pro organoHenri Dumont, Freddy Eichelberger
Quae est ista à 2 vocesHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Lieve Van Lancker
In lectulo meo, Echo à 2 vocesHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Lieve Van Lancker
Pavane pour l'orgueHenri Dumont, Freddy Eichelberger
O Salutaris hostia à 3 vocesHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Panis angelicus, voce sola, vel 4 voces aut instrumentiHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
Non defrauderis à 2 & 3 vocesHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Lieve Van Lancker
Surrexit pastor bonus à 2 voces & viol. si placetHenri Dumont, Caroline Weynants, Philippe Favette
Christus natus est à 4 voces & viol. si placetHenri Dumont, Choeur de Chambre de Namur - Les Solistes, Bruno Boterf
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