Immerse yourself in the sacred and timeless beauty of Josquin des Prez's "Missa Gaudeamus & Motets à la Vierge," a captivating journey through the medieval, choral, and classical genres. Released on March 24, 2014, under the naïve classique label, this album offers a profound exploration of Josquin des Prez's masterful compositions, spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes.
The album is a meticulous presentation of Josquin des Prez's sacred music, featuring the complete "Missa Gaudeamus" and a collection of "Motets à la Vierge." The "Missa Gaudeamus" is a polyphonic setting of the Ordinary of the Mass, showcasing des Prez's intricate and harmonious writing. The motets, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, are equally compelling, with texts that range from the devotional to the celebratory.
Each track is a testament to des Prez's skill and innovation, blending Gregorian chant with complex polyphony. The album begins with the solemn "Introït" and "Graduel," setting the stage for the intricate and layered "Missa Gaudeamus." The motets, including "Recordare virgo mater" and "Ave maris stella," are equally captivating, offering a glimpse into the devotional practices of the time.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a carefully curated experience that transports you to the sacred spaces where these works were originally performed. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, Josquin des Prez's "Missa Gaudeamus & Motets à la Vierge" promises an enriching and spiritually uplifting listening experience.
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Tracks
Plain-chant: Introït, GaudeamusJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 1, Kyrie eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 2, Christe eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: I. Kyrie: No. 3, Kyrie eleisonJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: II. Gloria: No. 1, Gloria in excelcis Deo - Et in terra paxJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: II. Gloria: No. 2, Qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plaint-chant: Graduel, Timete Dominum gradualeJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Plain-chant: Alleluia, venite ad meJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 1, Patrem omnipotentemJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 2, Et incarnatusJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 3, Et in Spiritum sanctum, DominumJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: III. Credo: No. 4, Et unam sanctamJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 1, Sanctus DominusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 2, Pleni sunt caeli et terraJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 3, HosannaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 4, Benedictus qui venitJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: IV. Sanctus: No. 5, HosannaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 1, Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 2, Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa Gaudeamus: V. Agnus Dei: No. 3, Dona nobis pacemJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Antiphonae ad communiomen, Beati mundo cordeJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Plain-chant: Salve ReginaJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Motets à la Vierge: Recordare virgo mater: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Recordare virgo mater: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Regina caeli: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Regina caeli: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Ave maris stella: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Ave maris stella: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: I. Prima parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: II. Secunda parsJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motets à la Vierge: Virgo salutiferi: III. Tertia parsJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
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