Immerse yourself in the profound and haunting beauty of Carlo Gesualdo's "Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta," a masterful collection of sacred music for Holy Week. Released on March 10, 2023, via Harmonia Mundi, this album features the renowned ensemble Les Arts Florissants under the direction of Paul Agnew, delivering a performance that captures the raw emotion and daring harmonies for which Gesualdo is celebrated.
Composed in 1611, these Tenebrae Responsoria are the sacred counterpart to Gesualdo's final two books of madrigals, showcasing his unparalleled skill in counterpoint and his bold, innovative harmonies. The album comprises a series of nine short pieces, each meticulously crafted to evoke the solemnity and reflection of Maundy Thursday. Gesualdo's unique style, characterized by its complexity and depth, is brought to life through the precise and passionate performances of Les Arts Florissants.
This album is a testament to Gesualdo's enduring legacy as one of the most innovative composers of the late Renaissance. With its rich textures and profound spiritual resonance, "Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta" offers a deeply moving experience that highlights the timeless appeal of Gesualdo's music. Whether you are a seasoned fan of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this recording promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Holy Week's liturgical traditions.
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Tracks
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Nocturnus I. Zelus domus tuæCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio I. Incipit Lamentatio JeremiæCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium I. In monte OlivetiCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio II. Vau - Et egressus est a filia SionCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium II. Tristis est anima meaCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio III. Jod – Manum suam misit hostisCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium III. Ecce vidimus eumCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Nocturnus II. Liberavit Dominus pauperemCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio IV. Exaudi, Deus, orationem meamCarlo Gesualdo, Paul Agnew, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium IV. Amicus meusCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio V. Utinam ergo qui nos modo exercentCarlo Gesualdo, Edward Grint, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium V. Judas mercator pessimusCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio VI. Quoniam vidi iniquitatemCarlo Gesualdo, Sean Clayton, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium VI. Unus ex discipulis meisCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Nocturnus III. Dixi iniquisCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio VII. Hoc autem præcipioCarlo Gesualdo, Edward Grint, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium VII. Eram quasi agnus innocensCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio VIII. Ego enim accepi a DominoCarlo Gesualdo, Paul Agnew, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium VIII. Una hora non potuistis vigilare mecumCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Lectio IX. Itaque quicumque manducaverit panemCarlo Gesualdo, Sean Clayton, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Responsorium IX. Seniores populi consilium feceruntCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Christus factus estCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
Tenebræ Responsoria, Feria Quinta: Miserere mei, DeusCarlo Gesualdo, Les Arts Florissants
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