LASSUS Magnificat
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Composer or Director: Orlande de Lassus, Jacquet de Berchem, Cipriano de Rore, Philippe Verdelot, Anselmo de Reulx, Claudin de Sermisy, Josquin Desprez
Genre:
Vocal
Label: CPO
Magazine Review Date: 03/2016
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 64
Mastering:
DDD
Catalogue Number: CPO777 957-2
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
---|---|
Magnificat sexti toni |
Orlande de Lassus, Composer
Orlande de Lassus, Composer Singphoniker |
Magnificat secundi toni |
Orlande de Lassus, Composer
Orlande de Lassus, Composer Singphoniker |
Magnificat Tertii Toni |
Orlande de Lassus, Composer
Orlande de Lassus, Composer Singphoniker |
Da le belle contrade |
Cipriano de Rore, Composer
Cipriano de Rore, Composer Singphoniker |
O s'io potessi donna |
Jacquet de Berchem, Composer
Jacquet de Berchem, Composer Singphoniker |
Praeter rerum seriem |
Josquin Desprez, Composer
Josquin Desprez, Composer Singphoniker |
Il est jour |
Claudin de Sermisy, Composer
Claudin de Sermisy, Composer Singphoniker |
S'io credessi per morte essere scarco |
Anselmo de Reulx, Composer
Anselmo de Reulx, Composer Singphoniker |
Ultimi miei sospiri |
Philippe Verdelot, Composer
Philippe Verdelot, Composer Singphoniker |
Author: Edward Breen
As one might expect, Die Singphoniker perform the secular madrigals with a joyful energy that broadens in the related Magnificat while retaining essential glimmers of mischief. This is particularly noticeable in Il est jour, a knowing text about the pitfalls of being married to a ‘jealous greybeard’ where Claudine de Sermisy’s sprightly setting informs both the music and the performance.
As is so often the case with male vocal ensembles performing early repertoire, overall sound is influenced strongly by the countertenor. Back in 2013, ‘Hymnus’ was recorded with Markus Geitner, whose diaphanous, nimble falsetto and bright harmonics balanced the rich lower voices with ease. For this new release, Die Singphoniker’s countertenor is Johannes Euler, an impressive singer with a meatier tone. Euler promotes a richer sound without disrupting the overall personality of the ensemble. At times his German-Latin vowels lead to some unexpected hues, particularly in slower passages. As ever, this ensemble are best in the cheekiest madrigalesque passages and overall the album is delightful.
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