Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 15th-century music with "The Dufay Spectacle," a captivating album by the renowned early music ensemble Gothic Voices. This collection showcases the genius of Guillaume Dufay, one of France's greatest pre-Renaissance composers, and offers a unique glimpse into the grandeur of a New Year's Day wedding feast from centuries past.
Featuring 25 tracks, the album spans a rich tapestry of motets and chansons, each piece meticulously performed by Gothic Voices with special guest Andrew Lawrence-King. The music is a delightful blend of optimism and playful emotional hardship, exploring the intricate relationship between joy and sorrow, all solemnized with some of Dufay's most celebrated compositions.
From the lively "Ce jour de l'an" to the hauntingly beautiful "Vasilissa, ergo gaude," each track is a testament to Dufay's mastery of composition and Gothic Voices' exceptional skill in bringing historical music to life. The album's duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes ensures a comprehensive journey through Dufay's diverse musical repertoire.
Released on April 27, 2018, by Linn Records, "The Dufay Spectacle" is a must-listen for fans of medieval and classical music. The album's high-quality recording, with a duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, ensures an immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to transport you to a bygone era of musical brilliance.
2018 Outhere2018 Linn Records
Tracks
Ce jour de l’anGuillaume Dufay, Stephen Charlesworth
Vasilissa, ergo gaude / Concupivit rex decoremGuillaume Dufay, Gothic Voices
Entre vous, gentils amoureuxGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Jane Achtman
Et pour certainGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King
Je requier a tous amoureuxGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Andrew Lawrence-King
Je vous pri / Tant que mon argent / Ma tres douce amieGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Julian Podger, Stephen Charlesworth
Je me complains piteusementGuillaume Dufay, Steven Harrold, Julian Podger, Stephen Charlesworth, Andrew Lawrence-King
Las, que feray? ne que je devenray?Guillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Julian Podger
Ce jour de l’anGuillaume Dufay, Jane Achtman
O sancte Sebastiane / O martyr Sebastiane / O quam mira / Gloria et honoreGuillaume Dufay, Gothic Voices
Se le fatze ay paleAnonymous, Guillaume Dufay, Jane Achtman, Andrew Lawrence-King
Se la phase paleAnonymous, Guillaume Dufay, Jane Achtman, Andrew Lawrence-King
Vergene bellaGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Julian Podger
Salve flos Tuscae gentis / Vos nunc Etruscae / Viri mendacesGuillaume Dufay, Gothic Voices
PortigalerAnonymous, Guillaume Dufay, Andrew Lawrence-King
Ecclesiae militantis / Sanctorum arbitrio / Bella canunt / Gabriel / Ecce nomen dominiGuillaume Dufay, Gothic Voices
Resvelliés vous et faites chiere lyeGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Jane Achtman, Andrew Lawrence-King
Apostolo glorioso / Cum tua doctrina / Andreas, Christi famulusGuillaume Dufay, Gothic Voices
Ce jour de l’anGuillaume Dufay, Andrew Lawrence-King
Mon bien, m’amourGuillaume Dufay, Steven Harrold, Julian Podger, Stephen Charlesworth
Quel fronte signorilleGuillaume Dufay, Andrew Lawrence-King
Estrinez moy, je vous estrinerayGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Jane Achtman, Andrew Lawrence-King
Ce jour de l’anGuillaume Dufay, Jane Achtman, Andrew Lawrence-King
Puisque vous estez campieurGuillaume Dufay, Catherine King, Steven Harrold, Jane Achtman
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