Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Josquin des Prez, one of the most celebrated composers of the Renaissance, with the album "J. Desprez: Missa pange lingua & Motets - Desprez Recordings, Vol. 5." Released on 24 March 2014 by naïve classique, this collection offers a profound exploration of medieval and choral music, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The album features the renowned "Missa pange lingua," a masterful setting of the Latin Mass text, alongside a selection of motets and Gregorian chants. Des Prez's intricate polyphony and expressive depth are showcased in pieces such as "Qui velatus facie fuisti," "O domine, Jesu Christie," and "Christus mortuus est." The inclusion of Gregorian chants like "Plain-chant: Pange lingua" and "Plain-chant: Christus factus est" adds a layer of historical and spiritual richness to the collection.
This album is a testament to Des Prez's enduring influence and the timeless beauty of Renaissance choral music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this recording offers a captivating journey through the sacred and serene compositions of a musical genius.
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Tracks
Appel des clochesJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Pange linguaJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa pange lingua: I. KyrieJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: II. GloriaJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Christus factus estJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Missa pange lingua: III. CredoJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: IV. SanctusJosquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Missa pange lingua: V. Agnus deiJosquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Popule meusJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
Motet for 4-voice chorus a cappella: "Qui velatus facie fuisti"Josquin des Prez, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motet for 4-voice chorus a cappella: "O domine, Jesu Christie"Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Motet for 6-voice chorus a cappella: "Christus mortuus est"Josquin des Prez, A Sei Voci, Ensemble a Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus
Plain-chant: Nos autemJosquin des Prez, Maîtrise des Pays de Loire
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