Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville's "De profundis & Venite exultemus" is a captivating journey into the world of Baroque chamber music, released in 1988 by Hyperion. This album showcases the composer's mastery of the genre with a collection of sacred choral works that are both spiritually uplifting and musically rich. The album features two main works: "Venite, exsultemus," a joyous and exuberant piece that invites listeners to rejoice and sing praises, and "De profundis," a profound and introspective setting of the penitential Psalm 130, which explores themes of repentance and redemption. The album's duration of just over an hour provides a comprehensive exploration of Mondonville's compositional style, characterized by its intricate harmonies, expressive melodies, and skillful use of counterpoint. This recording is a testament to the enduring beauty and relevance of Baroque music, offering a serene and contemplative experience for listeners seeking a moment of quiet reflection.
Venite, exsultemus: I. Venite, exultemusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: II. Quoniam DeusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Stephen Varcoe, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: III. Quoniam ipsiusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Stephen Varcoe, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: IV. Venite, adoremusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: V. Quia ipse est DominusJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: VI. Hodie si vocemJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom
Venite, exsultemus: VII. Sicut in exacerbationeJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Charles Daniels, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: VIII. Quadraginta annisJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Charles Daniels, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque
Venite, exsultemus: IX. GloriaJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, London Baroque, Edward Higginbottom, Choir of New College, Oxford
Regna terraeJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Ingrid Seifert
In decachordo psalterioJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Ingrid Seifert
De profundis: I. De profundis clamaviJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: II. Fiant auresJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Stephen Varcoe
De profundis: III. Quia apud teJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Charles Daniels, London Baroque
De profundis: IV. A custodiaJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: V. Quia apud DominumJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
De profundis: VI. Et ipse redimetJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, Gillian Fisher, Choir of New College, Oxford, London Baroque
De profundis: VII. Requiem aeternamJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Edward Higginbottom, London Baroque, Choir of New College, Oxford
Benefac DomineJean-Joseph Cassanéa De Mondonville, Gillian Fisher, Edward Higginbottom, Ingrid Seifert
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