Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval music with "Machaut: The Single Rose," a captivating album featuring the works of Guillaume de Machaut. Recorded in the acoustically rich All Saints' Church in East Finchley, London, this album offers a serene and intimate listening experience, brought to life by the renowned Orlando Consort.
Guillaume de Machaut, a seminal figure of the late Middle Ages, is celebrated for his innovative compositions that blend poetic lyricism with intricate musical structures. This album, released on the prestigious Hyperion label, showcases Machaut's mastery of various medieval forms, including ballades, virelais, and motets. Each track is a testament to his enduring influence on Western music.
The album's centerpiece is the imagery of the rose, a symbol deeply rooted in medieval literature and poetry. De toutes flours (Ballade 31) is a standout example, where Machaut weaves a vivid tapestry of a garden ravaged by the cruel whims of Lady Fortune. This theme is explored through a series of beautifully crafted pieces that highlight Machaut's fascination with the rose as a metaphor for love, beauty, and transience.
"Machaut: The Single Rose" is a meticulously curated collection that spans 56 minutes, offering a rich and immersive journey into the heart of medieval music. The album's superb booklet notes by Tamsyn Mahoney-Steel provide valuable insights into the connections between Machaut's music and the literary traditions of his time, enriching the listening experience. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enlightening exploration of Guillaume de Machaut's timeless compositions.
De toutes flours, Ballade 31: I. De toutes flours n’avoit et de tous fruisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De toutes flours, Ballade 31: II. Mais vraiement ymaginer ne puisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De toutes flours, Ballade 31: III. Hé! Fortune, qui es gouffres et puisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se ma dame m'a guerpi, Virelai 6: I. Se ma dame m’a guerpiGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se ma dame m'a guerpi, Virelai 6: II. Je l’ay servie longuementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se ma dame m'a guerpi, Virelai 6: III. Einsi sans nul aligementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Bone Pastor Guillerme / Bone Pastor, qui pastores / Bone Pastor, Motet 18Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Merci vous pri, Rondeau 3: I. Merci vous pri, ma douce dame chiereGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Merci vous pri, Rondeau 3: II. Pour ce que l’ay moult comparee chiereGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Merci vous pri, Rondeau 3: III. Et s’Amours vuet que l’aie a lie chiereGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Merci vous pri, Rondeau 3: IV. Merci vous pri, ma douce dame chiereGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se d'amer me repentoie, Virelai 20: I. Se d’amer me repentoieGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se d'amer me repentoie, Virelai 20: II. Il m’a longuement serviGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se d'amer me repentoie, Virelai 20: III. Chascuns dit que c’est celiGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Je sui aussi com cils, Ballade 20: I. Je sui aussi com cils qui est ravisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Je sui aussi com cils, Ballade 20: II. Quant je la voy, mes cuers est si esprisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Je sui aussi com cils, Ballade 20: III. Einsi lonteins et pres langui toudisGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se je souspir parfondement, Virelai 30: I. Se je souspir parfondementGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Se je souspir parfondement, Virelai 30: II. Si que je port plus grief anoyGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Certes, mon oueil richement visa bel, Rondeau 15: I. Certes, mon oueil richement visa belGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Certes, mon oueil richement visa bel, Rondeau 15: II. Pour ce que gent maintieng et vis a belGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Certes, mon oueil richement visa bel, Rondeau 15: III. Ne fu tel fleur des que fu vis AbelGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Certes, mon oueil richement visa bel, Rondeau 15: IV. Certes, mon oueil richement visa belGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Quant je sui mis au retour, Virelai 13Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De tout sui si confortee, Virelai 32: I. De tout sui si conforteeGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De tout sui si confortee, Virelai 32: II. Si que gaie me tenraiGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De tout sui si confortee, Virelai 32: III. Einsi riens ne soufferrayGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Qui es promesses de Fortune / Ha! Fortune, trop sui mis loing / Et non est qui adjuvat, Motet 8Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Loyauté vueil tous jours, Virelai 2: I. Loyauté vueil tous jours maintenirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Loyauté vueil tous jours, Virelai 2: II. Mais Amour fait mon cuer languirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Loyauté vueil tous jours, Virelai 2: III. Las! si ne say que devenirGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De triste cuer / Quant vrais amans / Certes, je di, Ballade 29: I. De triste cuer / Quant vrais amans / Certes, je diGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De triste cuer / Quant vrais amans / Certes, je di, Ballade 29: II. S’en suis repris / Qu’Ardans Desirs / Mais il doit miexGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
De triste cuer / Quant vrais amans / Certes, je di, Ballade 29: III. Et pour c’a tous / Qu’il ymagine / Mais cils qui a mercyGuillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
Fons totius Superbie / O Livoris feritas / Fera pessima, Motet 9Guillaume de Machaut, Orlando Consort
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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.
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Machaut: The Single Rose - Guillaume de Machaut - Vinyl LP
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