Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance choral music with Adrian Willaert's "Musica nova," a captivating album released on March 5, 2013, under the Oehms Classics label. This extraordinary collection showcases the brilliance of Willaert, a pioneering figure of the Venetian School, and offers a profound exploration of sacred choral works that span over three hours and forty-three minutes.
The album features an impressive array of pieces, including motets, hymns, and antiphons, all composed in the distinctive Venetian polychoral style that Willaert helped to popularize. The intricate interplay of voices and the masterful use of harmony create a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience. Highlights include the exultant "Te Deum patrem ingenitum," the hauntingly beautiful "Alma Redemptoris Mater," and the triumphant "Victimae paschali laudes."
Willaert's "Musica nova" is not just a collection of beautiful choral works; it is a testament to the composer's innovative spirit and his enduring influence on the development of Renaissance music. The album's meticulous performances bring to life the complex textures and rich harmonies of Willaert's compositions, offering a glimpse into the sacred and ceremonial music of the 16th century.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the world of Renaissance choral works, "Musica nova" promises a deeply rewarding and enriching listening experience. Let the sublime voices and intricate harmonies of Adrian Willaert's masterpieces transport you to a world of timeless beauty and spiritual resonance.
Tracks
Huc me sidereo - Pungentem capiti - De me solus amorAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Dilexi, quoniam exaudiet - O Domine liberaAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Auditae insulae - Et posuitAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Haec est domus Domini - Fundavit eamAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Verbum supernum prodiens - Se nascens deditAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Confitebor tibi Domine - In quacumque die - Si ambulaveroAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Te Deum patrem ingenitum - Laus Deo PatriAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Beati pauperes spiritu - Beati qui persecutionemAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Sustinuimus pacem - Peccavimus cum patribus nostrisAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Praeter rerum seriem - Virtus Sancti SpiritusAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Alma Redemptoris Mater - Tu quae genuistiAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Mittit ad Virginem - Exi, qui mitteris - Audit et suscipitAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Benedicta es coelorum Regina - Per illud AveAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Salve Sancta parens - Virgo Dei GenitrixAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Inviolata, integra, et casta - Tua per precataAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Sub tuum praesidium confugimusAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
O admirabile commercium - Quando natus es - Rubum quem viderat - Germinavit radix Jesse - Ecce Maria genuit - Mirabile mysterium - Magnum haereditatis mysteriumAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Aspice Domine - Plorans ploravit in nocteAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Peccata mea - Quoniam iniquitatemAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt - Ego dormiviAdrian Willaert, Singer Pur
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