Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval music with Guillaume de Machaut's "Machaut: 2 Polyphonic Lais." This captivating album, released on January 1, 1983, under Decca Music Group Ltd., is a testament to the timeless beauty of medieval and Gregorian chant traditions, seamlessly blended with classical elegance.
Guillaume de Machaut, a renowned composer and poet of the 14th century, masterfully crafts two intricate and polyphonic lais, "Je ne cesse de prier 'Le lay de la fonteinne'" and "Un lay de consolation." Each track is a delicate tapestry of harmonies and melodies, weaving a rich and immersive soundscape that transports you to a bygone era.
The album's duration of 48 minutes offers a concise yet profound journey through Machaut's musical genius. "Je ne cesse de prier 'Le lay de la fonteinne'" is a series of twelve parts, each building upon the last to create a cohesive and deeply spiritual experience. Meanwhile, "Un lay de consolation" unfolds over twenty-two parts, offering a poignant exploration of love, loss, and longing.
Machaut's compositions are not just historical artifacts; they are living, breathing pieces of art that continue to resonate with audiences today. The intricate polyphony and lyrical beauty of these lais showcase Machaut's unparalleled skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the human condition.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a curious newcomer, "Machaut: 2 Polyphonic Lais" promises an enriching and unforgettable listening experience. Let the ethereal harmonies and timeless melodies of Guillaume de Machaut's masterpiece transport you to a world of medieval splendor and artistic brilliance.
Tracks
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): I. Je ne cesse de prier a ma dame chiereGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): II. Et ou pourroit on querirGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): III. C'est celle qui par ordonnanceGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): IV. Ces trois un a po de pienne, assez prouver puisGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): V. Et qui de ceste eaue prendroitGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): VI. Mais ceste trinité est en eternitéGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): VII. De la duis le Pere nommeGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): VIII. Et pour ce di que cil troy de no foyGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): IX. Pour ce te priGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): X. Mais de tel confort com de plourer fortGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): XI. He! fonteinne de concordeGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Je ne cesse de prier "Le lay de la fonteinne", Lai 16 (11): XII. Pour laver et nettoierGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): I-II. Pour ce que plus proprementGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): III-IV. Je fui, ma dame de prisGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): V. Et quant je me senti a ce menéGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): VI-VII. Et vous, ma dame honoréeGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): VIII-IX. Ainsi departantGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): X-XI. Et ce m'a tenu de joieGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XII-XIII. Helas! celle douce vieGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XIV-XV. Quar ce que j'ay plus doubté que mourirGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XVI-XVII. Et elle est, a dire voirGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XVIII-XIX. Je ne sçayGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XX. Ma tres doulce dame excellenteGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
Un lay de consolation, Lai 23 (17): XXI-XXII. Amis, tieng certainnementGuillaume de Machaut, The Medieval Ensemble Of London, Peter Davies, Timothy Davies
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