Henri Desmarets' "Grand Motets, Vol. 2 - De Profundis" is a captivating journey through the sacred music of the French Baroque era. Released on Glossa in 2005, this album showcases Desmarets' mastery of the grand motet form, a genre that combines elaborate vocal writing with profound theological reflection. The album's centerpiece, "De Profundis," is a setting of Psalm 130, featuring a rich tapestry of solo and choral writing that explores themes of penitence and redemption. The album also includes settings of the "Veni Creator" and "Cum invocarem" texts, demonstrating Desmarets' versatility and depth as a composer. With a running time of just over 56 minutes, this album offers a substantial and rewarding listening experience. Desmarets' music is characterized by its dramatic intensity, intricate counterpoint, and lush harmonies, making this album a compelling exploration of one of the most important composers of the French Baroque period.
(C) 2005 Glossa(P) 2005 Glossa
Tracks
De profundis: Recitative and Chorus. De profundis clamavi ad te (Haute-Contre, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Recitative and Chorus. Fiant aures tuae intendentes (Haute-Contre, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Duet. Si iniquitates observaveris (Soprano 1, Soprano 2)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Recitative. Quia apud te propitiatio sat (Tenor)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Recitative. Sustinuit anima mea (Haute-Contre, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Duet. A custodia matutina (Soprano 1, Soprano 2)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Recitative. Quia apud Dominum (Tenor)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Recitative. Et ipse redimet (Haute-Contre, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Requiem aeternam (Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
De profundis: Et lux perpetua (Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Recitative. Veni creator (Tenor)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Qui paraclitus (Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Duet. Tu septiformis (Soprano 1, Soprano 2)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Recitative. Accende lumen (Tenor)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Recitative. Hostem repellas (Bass, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Recitative. Per te sciamus (Haute-Contre)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Veni Creator: Recitative. Gloria patri Domino (Tenor, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. Cum invocarem (Tenor)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Trio. Miserere (Soprano, Haute-Contre, Baritone)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. Filii hominum (Tenor, Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. Et scitote (Haute-Contre) - Trio. Irascimini [Haute-Contre, Tenor, Baritone]Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. Sacrificate (Baritone)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. Signatum est (Soprano)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: A fructu frumenti (Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Recitative. In pace (Baritone)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
Cum invocarem: Quoniam tu (Chorus)Henri Desmarets, Hanna Bayodi, Stephanie Revidat, Francois-Nicolas Geslot, Sebastien Droy, Benoit Arnould, Le Concert Spirituel, Herve Niquet
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