Immerse yourself in the captivating world of medieval music with Guillaume de Machaut's "Machaut: Motets," a timeless collection released on March 2, 2004, under the prestigious ECM New Series label. This album is a testament to the enduring legacy of Machaut, a renowned composer, poet, and musician of the late Middle Ages. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of 23 motets, each a masterful blend of Gregorian chant and classical influences, showcasing Machaut's unparalleled skill and innovation.
The tracklist is a journey through the medieval soundscape, with pieces like "De Bon Espoir," "Fons totius Superbie," and "Christe, qui lux" highlighting the spiritual and secular themes that Machaut so eloquently explores. Each motet is a intricate composition, layering voices and texts to create a profound and moving listening experience. The album is a celebration of Machaut's contributions to medieval music, offering a glimpse into the musical and cultural landscape of his time. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer eager to explore this rich musical heritage, "Machaut: Motets" is an essential addition to your collection.
Tracks
Tous corps qui de bien / De souspirant cuer/ Suspiro, Motet 2Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Hé! Mors! / Fine Amour / Quare non sum mortuus, Motet 3Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
De Bon Espoir / Puis que la douce / Speravi, Motet 4Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Aucune gent / Qui plus aimme / Fiat voluntas tua, Motet 5Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
J'ay tant / Lasse! Je sui / Ego moriar pro te, Motet 7Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Qui es promesses de Fortune / Ha! Fortune, trop sui mis loing / Et non est qui adjuvat, Motet 8Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Fons totius Superbie / O Livoris feritas / Fera pessima, Motet 9Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Hareu, hareu! le feu / Helas! ou sera pris confors / Obediens usque ad mortem, Motet 10Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Dame, je sui cils / Fins cuers dous / Fins cuers dous, Motet 11Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Tant doucement m'ont attrait / Eins que ma dame / Ruina, Motet 13Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Amours, qui a le pooir / Faus Samblant / Vidi Dominum, Motet 15Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Lasse! comment oublieray / Se j'aim mon loial amy / Pour quoy me bat mes maris?, Motet 16Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Bone Pastor Guillerme / Bone Pastor, qui pastores / Bone Pastor, Motet 18Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Martyrum gemma latria / Diligenter inquiramus/ A Christo honoratus, Motet 19Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Trop plus est bele / Biauté paree de valour / Je ne sui mie, Motet 20Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Christe, qui lux / Veni, creator spritus/ Tribulatio, Motet 21Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Tu qui gregem / Plange regni / Apprehende arma, Motet 22Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
Felix virgo / Inviolata genitrix / Ad te suspiramus, Motet 23Guillaume de Machaut, The Hilliard Ensemble
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