Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Jean-Baptiste Lully's "Dies Irae," a captivating collection of sacred choral works that showcase the composer's mastery of the French Baroque style. Released on February 12, 2021, under the prestigious Château de Versailles Spectacles label, this album is a testament to Lully's enduring influence and the rich musical heritage of the 17th century.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, "Dies Irae" is a profound exploration of spiritual themes, featuring a series of moving and powerful compositions. The album opens with the dramatic "Dies Irae" sequence, a haunting and intense setting of the Latin text that vividly depicts the Day of Judgment. This is followed by the tender and reflective "O Lachrymae," a series of motets that express deep sorrow and longing, culminating in a triumphant and joyful conclusion.
The album concludes with "De profundis," a deeply moving setting of the penitential psalm that offers a sense of hope and redemption. Throughout the album, Lully's intricate and expressive compositions are brought to life by the skilled performers, who capture the full range of human emotion and spiritual devotion.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Dies Irae" is an unforgettable journey through the rich and varied landscape of French Baroque music. With its powerful performances and stunning compositions, this album is a true gem that will captivate and inspire listeners for years to come.
Tracks
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: I. Dies irae, dies illaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Renaud Bres, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: II. Liber scriptus prefereturJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Serge Goubioud
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: III. Rex tremendae majestatisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Renaud Bres, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Cyril Auvity, Marc Mauillon, Lucy Page, Clément Debieuvre, Benoît Arnould
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: IV. Inter oves locus praestaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Cyril Auvity, Marc Mauillon, Renaud Bres, Caroline Arnaud, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: V. Oro supplex et acclinisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Benoît Arnould, Caroline Arnaud, Ambroisine Bré, Marc Mauillon, Serge Goubioud, Olivier Gourdy, Thierry Cartier
Dies irae, LWV 64/1: VI. Pie jesu domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marc Mauillon, Clément Debieuvre
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: I. O lachrymaeJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Marco Angioloni, Luc Bertin-Hugault
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: II. O fons amorisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Ambroisine Bré, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Benoît Arnould, Cyril Auvity, Olivier Gourdy
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: III. Sed in planctuJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Serge Goubioud, Thierry Cartier
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: IV. Exultant coeliJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marc Mauillon, Benoît Arnould, Ambroisine Bré, Cyril Auvity, Marco Angioloni, Claire Lefilliâtre, Marie Zaccarini, Caroline Arnaud
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: V. Et in excelsisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Serge Goubioud, Marco Angioloni, Olivier Gourdy, Marc Mauillon, Benoît Arnould, Lucy Page, Caroline Arnaud, Cyril Auvity, Marie Perbost, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Jeanne Lefort, Renaud Bres
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: VI. O lachrymae, fideles lachrymaeJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Marco Angioloni, Luc Bertin-Hugault
O Lachrymae, LWV 26: VII. O fons amorisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost, Serge Goubioud, Marc Mauillon, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Ambroisine Bré, Clément Debieuvre, Marco Angioloni, Benoît Arnould, Cyril Auvity, Olivier Gourdy
De profundis, LWV 62: I. De profundis clamavi ad te, domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Luc Bertin-Hugault, Cyril Auvity
De profundis, LWV 62: II. Fiant aures tuae intendentesJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Caroline Arnaud, Clément Debieuvre
De profundis, LWV 62: III. Si iniquitates observaveris estJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Zaccarini, Serge Goubioud
De profundis, LWV 62: IV. Quia apud te propitiatio estJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Claire Lefilliâtre, Renaud Bres
De profundis, LWV 62: V. A custodia matutina usque ad noctemJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Lucy Page, Cyril Auvity
De profundis, LWV 62: VI. Quia apud dominum misericordiaJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Jeanne Lefort, Serge Goubioud, Benoît Arnould, Marc Mauillon, Renaud Bres, Marie Zaccarini, Ambroisine Bré, Lucy Page, Caroline Arnaud
De profundis, LWV 62: VII. Et ipse redimet israëlJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Cyril Auvity, Ambroisine Bré, Imanol Iraola, Serge Goubioud
De profundis, LWV 62: VIII. Requiem Aeternam dona eis, domineJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget
De profundis, LWV 62: IX. Et lux perpetua luceat eisJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Épopées, Stephane Fuget, Marie Perbost
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