Immerse yourself in the sacred and profound world of Baroque choral music with Les Arts Florissants' captivating album, "Les Maîtres du Motet." Released on September 28, 2018, under the esteemed label harmonia mundi, this opera album is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and dedication to historical performance practice.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of motets and masses, showcasing the works of renowned composers such as Marc-Antoine Charpentier. The tracklist is a journey through the sacred texts, featuring the Messe du Premier Ton, Messe du Deuxième Ton, Stabat Mater, Missa pro Defunctis, and Ave verum corpus. Each piece is a masterclass in polyphonic writing and emotional depth, with Les Arts Florissants delivering performances that are both technically impeccable and deeply expressive.
The ensemble's attention to detail and historical authenticity is evident in every note, from the plaintive cries of the Stabat Mater to the solemn intonations of the Missa pro Defunctis. The album is a celebration of the motet, a form that flourished during the Baroque period and was central to the musical life of the time. Les Arts Florissants' interpretation brings these works to life, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and musical world of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer eager to explore its riches, "Les Maîtres du Motet" is an album that promises to enchant and enlighten. Les Arts Florissants' commitment to excellence and their passion for this repertoire make this album a standout addition to any music collection.
Tracks
Messe du Premier Ton: I. Premier KyrieAndré Raison, Florian Carré
Miserere mei Deus, SdB. 53Sébastien de Brossard, Christophe Gautier, Juliette Perret, Rachel Redmond, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Messe du Deuxième Ton: I. Premier KyrieAndré Raison, Florian Carré
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: I. Stabat MaterSébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: II. Cujus animam gementemSébastien de Brossard, Geoffroy Buffière, Florian Carré
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: III. O quam tristis et afflictaSébastien de Brossard, Rachel Redmond, Nicholas Scott, Benjamin Alunni, Geoffroy Buffière, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: IV. Quæ mœrebat et dolebatSébastien de Brossard, Rachel Redmond, Nicholas Scott, Florian Carré
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: V. Quis est homo qui non fleretSébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: VI. Pro peccatis suæ gentisSébastien de Brossard, Élodie Fonnard, Nicholas Scott, Geoffroy Buffière, Florian Carré
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: VII. Vidit suum dulcem natumSébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: VIII. Eya Mater, fons amorisSébastien de Brossard, Nicholas Scott, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: IX. Fac ut ardeat cor meumSébastien de Brossard, Benjamin Alunni, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: X. Sancta Mater, istud agasSébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: XI. Tui nati vulneratiSébastien de Brossard, Geoffroy Buffière, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: XII. Virgo virginum praeclaraSébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: XIII. Fac ut portem Christi mortemSébastien de Brossard, Rachel Redmond, Geoffroy Buffière, Élodie Fonnard, Nicholas Scott, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Stabat Mater, SdB. 008: XIV. Quando corpus morieturSébastien de Brossard, Élodie Fonnard, Nicholas Scott, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: I. Introït: Requiem æternamPierre Bouteiller, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: II. Introït. Te decet hymnus Deus, in Sion [plain-chant]Pierre Bouteiller, Christophe Gautier, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: III. Kyrie eleysonPierre Bouteiller, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: IV. Christe eleysonPierre Bouteiller, Élodie Fonnard, Nicholas Scott, Benjamin Alunni, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: V. Kyrie eleysonPierre Bouteiller, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: VI. Si ambulem [plain-chant], in medio umbrae mortisPierre Bouteiller, Christophe Gautier, Nicholas Scott, Benjamin Alunni, Élodie Fonnard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: VII. Virga tua et baculus tuusPierre Bouteiller, Benjamin Alunni, Élodie Fonnard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: VIII. Offertorium. Domine, Jesu ChristePierre Bouteiller, Benjamin Alunni, Nicholas Scott, Élodie Fonnard, Christophe Gautier, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: IX. SanctusPierre Bouteiller, Élodie Fonnard, Benjamin Alunni, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: X. Elevatio. Pie JesuPierre Bouteiller, Benjamin Alunni, Élodie Fonnard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: XI. Agnus DeiPierre Bouteiller, Benjamin Alunni, Élodie Fonnard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Missa pro Defunctis, IPB 1: XII. Postcommunio. Lux æterna luceat eisPierre Bouteiller, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
Ave verum corpus, SdB. 010Sébastien de Brossard, Les Arts Florissants, Paul Agnew
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