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The Choir Of Westminster Abbey - Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli / Allegri: Miserere (LP)

The Choir Of Westminster Abbey

1986
11 tracks
59 min
choral

Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli / Allegri: Miserere

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred choral music with "Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli / Allegri: Miserere" by The Choir Of Westminster Abbey. Released on January 1, 1986, under the Archiv Produktion label, this album is a masterful blend of Renaissance polyphony and spiritual devotion.

The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, renowned for their impeccable precision and rich tonal quality, delivers a captivating performance of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli, a cornerstone of Renaissance sacred music. The album also features the famous Miserere by Gregorio Allegri, a piece of such beauty and complexity that it was once forbidden to be transcribed or performed outside the Sistine Chapel.

With a total duration of 59 minutes, this album is a journey through the sacred and the sublime. The tracklist includes the complete Missa Papae Marcelli, from the solemn Kyrie to the transcendent Agnus Dei, as well as other motets and anthems that showcase the choir's versatility and artistry. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tracks

Missa Papae Marcelli: KyrieGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
4:00
Missa Papae Marcelli: GloriaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
6:19
Missa Papae Marcelli: CredoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
8:49
Missa Papae Marcelli: SanctusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
3:06
Missa Papae Marcelli: Benedictus - HosannaGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
3:07
Missa Papae Marcelli: Agnus Dei I - IIGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
6:38
Tu es petrus - MotetGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
6:39
MiserereGregorio Allegri, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
11:50
Venite ad me omnesFelice Anerio, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
3:14
Haec diesGiovanni Bernardino Nanino, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
2:16
Jubilate DeoRuggiero Giovannelli, The Choir Of Westminster Abbey, Simon Preston
3:06

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli / Allegri: Miserere
Artist: The Choir Of Westminster Abbey
Album release date: 1 januari 1986
Label: Archiv Produktion
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 59 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Choral
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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