Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Michel Richard Delalande's "Lalande: Grands Motets," a captivating collection of live performances released on October 19, 2018, under the Glossa label. This album is a testament to Delalande's mastery of the minimalist genre, offering a profound and spiritually uplifting experience that spans a full hour and eighteen minutes.
Delalande, a prominent French composer of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, showcases his virtuosity through three of his most celebrated grands motets: "Venite exultemus Domino," "De profundis," and "Dominus regnavit." Each motet is a multi-movement work, blending the rich textures of choir and instruments to create a profound and moving musical journey. The album's live recordings capture the raw energy and devotion of these performances, making it a unique and engaging listen.
From the jubilant opening of "Venite exultemus Domino" to the solemn and reflective tones of "De profundis," and the triumphant concluding movements of "Dominus regnavit," Delalande's compositions are a testament to his deep understanding of sacred music and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of one of history's most gifted composers.
Tracks
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 1, Venite, exultemus Domino (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 2, Præoccupemus faciem ejus (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 3, Quoniam Deus magnus Dominus (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 4, Quoniam non repellet (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Lisandro Abadie, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 5, Quoniam ipsius est mare (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, François Joron, Lisandro Abadie, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 6, Venite, adoremus (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Lisandro Abadie, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 7, Nos autem populus ejus (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 8, Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Lisandro Abadie, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Venite exultemus Domino, S. 58: No. 9, Quadraginta annis (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 1, De profundis clamavi (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Lisandro Abadie, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 2, Fiant aures tuæ (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Reinoud Van Mechelen, François Joron, Justin Baudot, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 3, Si iniquitates observaveris Domine (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, François Joron, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 4, Quia apud te propitiatio est (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Justin Baudot, Fernando Escalona, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 5, A custodia matutina (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 6, Quia apud Dominum misericordia (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Lisandro Abadie, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 7, Requiem æternam (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Reinoud Van Mechelen, François Joron, Lisandro Abadie, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
De profundis, S. 23: No. 8, Glora Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 1, Dominus regnavit (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 2, Nubes, et caligo (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Lisandro Abadie, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 3, Illuxerunt fulgura ejus orbi terræ (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 4, Montes, sicut cera (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 5, Annuntiaverunt cæli justitiam ejus (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Lisandro Abadie, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 6, Confundantur omnes (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 7, Adorate eum (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, Chantal Santon Jeffery, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
Dominus regnavit, S. 65: No. 8, Lux orta est justo (Live)Michel Richard Delalande, François Joron, Les Chantres du Centre de Musique baroque de Versailles, Les Pages du Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, Collegium Marianum, Olivier Schneebeli
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