Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of European sacred choral music with "The Sacred Flame," a stunning collection of motets from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, masterfully performed by The Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter. This album, released in 2009, is a testament to the enduring beauty and spiritual depth of choral music from this golden age.
Spanning nearly an hour and a half, "The Sacred Flame" features 20 exquisite tracks, each a gem from the sacred choral repertoire. The album includes works by some of the most revered composers of the era, such as Bach, Buxtehude, Gabrieli, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Schütz, and Sweelinck. Notable pieces include Palestrina's "Sicut cervus" and "Exsultate Deo," Gabrieli's "Jubilate Deo," Lassus' "Timor et tremor," and Josquin's "Ave Maria," all of which are beautifully rendered by The Cambridge Singers.
The Cambridge Singers, renowned for their sensuous and virtuosic performances, are joined by the acclaimed early music ensemble La Nuova Musica. Together, they bring a level of precision and passion to these timeless works that will captivate any enthusiast of choral music. The album's meticulous production and the singers' impeccable technique ensure that every note resonates with clarity and emotion.
"The Sacred Flame" is not just an album; it's a journey through the sacred music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Whether you're a seasoned fan of choral music or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a profound and enriching listening experience. The album's diverse selection of motets showcases the incredible range and depth of sacred choral music from this era, making it a valuable addition to any music lover's collection.
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Tracks
Jubilate Deo omnis terra, Ch.136 (Arr. for Choir & Chamber Orchestra)Giovanni Gabrieli, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
Beatus vir, SV 268Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Amy Haworth, Amy Moore, Thomas Hobbs, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday
Christe adoramus te, SV 294Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Cantate Domino, SV 293Claudio Monteverdi, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Sicut cervus: I. Sicut cervus desideratGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Motettorum, Liber 5: No. 18, Exultate DeoGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Christus factus est pro nobisFelice Anerio, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnesCarlo Gesualdo, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Timor et tremorOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Verum CorpusOrlande de Lassus, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Cantiones sacrae: No. 11, Laudate Dominum, SwWV 161Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
Magnificat anima mea Domine, BuxWV Anh. 1Dietrich Buxtehude, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter, Grace Davidson, Katy Hill, Melanie Marshall, Ben Breakwell, James Holliday, Gabriel Crouch
Jesu dulcis memoriaAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
O vos omnes, qui transitis per viamTomás Luis de Victoria, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Crux fidelisAnonymous, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Ave Maria, gratia plena… Virgo serenaJosquin des Prez, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Dixit Maria ad angelumHans Leo Hassler, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Psalmen Davids sampt etlichen moteten und concerten, Op. 2: No. 15, Jauchzet dem Herren, alle Welt, SWV 36 "Psalm 100"Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams
Geistliche Chor-music, Op. 11: No. 23, Selig sind die Toten, SWV 281Heinrich Schütz, The Cambridge Singers, Mark Williams, John Rutter
O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht, BWV 118Johann Sebastian Bach, The Cambridge Singers, La Nuova Musica, John Rutter
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