Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless compositions of John Sheppard with the album "Media vita & Other Sacred Music." Released on July 28, 2017, under the Hyperion label, this collection offers a profound and spiritually uplifting journey through Renaissance polyphony. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, the album features a meticulously curated selection of Sheppard's most revered works, showcasing his mastery of choral writing and his deep understanding of sacred texts.
The album opens with the powerful "Media vita," a six-voice motet that explores themes of life, death, and divine mercy. This is followed by the joyous and intricate "Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria," a five-part anthem celebrating the Virgin Mary. The centerpiece of the album is the complete "Missa Cantate," a magnificent setting of the Mass Ordinary that demonstrates Sheppard's exceptional skill in crafting complex and harmonically rich choral music.
Each track is performed with precision and passion, bringing to life the intricate counterpoint and expressive melodies that characterize Sheppard's style. The album is a testament to the enduring power of Renaissance sacred music and offers a deeply moving and spiritually enriching listening experience. Whether you are a fan of early music or simply seeking a moment of quiet reflection, "Media vita & Other Sacred Music" is a collection that will captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Media vita: I. Media vita in morte sumusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: II. Sancte DeusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: III. Nunc dimittisJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: IV. Ne proiicias nos in tempore senectutisJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: V. Sancte DeusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: VI. Noli claudere aures tuasJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Media vita: VII. Sancte fortisJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Media vita: VIII. Qui cognoscis occulta cordisJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Media vita: IX. Sancte et misericors SalvatorJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: I. Gaude, gaude, gaude MariaJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: II. Gabrielem archangelum scimusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: III. Dum virgo Deum et hominem genuistiJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: IV. O benigna quae solaJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria: V. Gloria Patri et FilioJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
Missa Cantate: I. GloriaJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: II. CredoJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: IIIa. SanctusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: IIIb. BenedictusJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: IVa. Agnus Dei IJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: IVb. Agnus Dei IIJohn Sheppard, Westminster Cathedral Choir, Martin Baker
Missa Cantate: IVc. Agnus Dei IIIJohn Sheppard, Martin Baker, Westminster Cathedral Choir
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