Guillaume de Machaut: La Messe de Nostre Dame · Propre Grégorien pour la fête de l'Assomption / The London Ambrosian Singers. Les Ménestrels de Vienne. John McCarthy - Guillaume de Machaut

Immerse yourself in the sacred and historic sounds of medieval music with this exquisite album featuring the works of Guillaume de Machaut. This recording, released in 1966 on the Tudor label, offers a unique blend of Gregorian chant and classical compositions, all performed with meticulous attention to historical accuracy.

The album showcases two primary works: Guillaume de Machaut's masterpiece "La Messe de Nostre Dame," a polyphonic setting of the Mass Ordinary, and the Gregorian Proper chants for the Feast of the Assumption. The performances by The London Ambrosian Singers and Les Ménestrels de Vienne, under the direction of John McCarthy, bring a sense of reverence and clarity to these ancient texts and melodies.

The album begins with the solemn Gregorian chant "Introitus" and continues through the various movements of the Mass, including the "Kyrie," "Gloria," "Credo," "Sanctus," and "Agnus Dei." Interspersed are the Gregorian Proper chants for the Feast of the Assumption, adding a layer of liturgical richness to the recording. The album concludes with the "Ite, missa est," marking the end of the Mass.

With a total duration of 37 minutes, this album is a concise yet profound exploration of medieval sacred music. Whether you are a scholar of medieval music, a fan of Gregorian chant, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of classical music, this recording offers a captivating journey through the sounds of the Middle Ages.

Here is a short description of the artist: Guillaume de Machaut is a renowned medieval composer, known for his contributions to the classical music scene, particularly in the genres of medieval and Gregorian chant music.

Translation to English (UK) is not necessary as the description is already in English, but I can provide it in British English spelling if needed: Guillaume de Machaut is a renowned medieval composer, known for his contributions to the classical music scene, particularly in the genres of medieval and Gregorian chant music.

Note: Since English (US) and English (UK) are very similar, the translation is almost identical. The only possible difference could be in spelling, such as "renowned" (which is the same in both US and UK English), or vocabulary, which is not the case here.