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Guillaume de Machaut - Guillaume de Machaut: Motets & Music from The Ivrea Codex (LP)

Guillaume de Machaut

1999
16 tracks
56 min
medieval

Guillaume de Machaut: Motets & Music from The Ivrea Codex

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of medieval music with Guillaume de Machaut's "Motets & Music from The Ivrea Codex." Released on January 1, 1999, under Signum Records, this album is a captivating journey through the sacred and secular works of one of the most celebrated composers of the 14th century. Spanning a concise yet rich 56 minutes, the album seamlessly blends Gregorian chant with classical and medieval influences, offering a profound exploration of spiritual and courtly themes.

Guillaume de Machaut, a master of his craft, presents a diverse collection of motets and liturgical pieces that showcase his unparalleled skill in polyphonic composition. The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Sanctus: Sanans Fragilia" and "Kyrie," setting the stage for a spiritual journey that includes the majestic "Gloria: Et verus homo" and the introspective "Credo." The secular pieces, such as "Dame - Fins cuers doulz" and "Amours - Faus samblant," provide a glimpse into the courtly love and political intrigue of the medieval era.

Each track is meticulously performed, bringing to life the intricate harmonies and poetic texts that define Machaut's work. The album culminates in the lively "Post missarum sollempnia - Post misse modulamina," leaving the listener with a sense of both reverence and joy. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, "Motets & Music from The Ivrea Codex" offers an enriching and immersive experience that highlights the enduring legacy of Guillaume de Machaut.

Tracks

Sanctus: Sanans FragiliaGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
3:56
KyrieGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:12
Gloria: Et verus homoGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
5:30
Dame - Fins cuers doulzGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:29
Trop plus est bele - Biaute paree de valourGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:22
Lasse! - Se j'aim mon loyal amiGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
3:56
CredoGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
6:07
Tu qui gregem - Plange, regni respublicaGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
4:15
Christe qui lux - Veni creator spiritusGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
4:07
Felix virgo - Inviolata genitrixGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
5:04
SanctusGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
3:10
Clap, clap - Sus RobinGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
1:33
Qui es promesse - Ha! FortuneGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:33
Martyrum - Diligenter inquiramusGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
3:07
Amours - Faus samblantGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:52
Post missarum sollempnia - Post misse modulaminaGuillaume de Machaut, The Clerks' Group, Edward Wickham
2:50

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Guillaume de Machaut: Motets & Music from The Ivrea Codex
Artist: Guillaume de Machaut
Album release date: 1 januari 1999
Label: Signum Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 56 min
Tracks: 16 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Medieval
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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