Philippe de Monte: Sacred & Secular Works

On this CD:

1. O Suavitas et dulcedo, motet for 8 voices
Composed by Philippe de Monte

2. Parce Mihi
Composed by Philippe de Monte

3. Dolce mio caro
Composed by Philippe de Monte

4. Comme la tourterelle
Composed by Philippe de Monte

5. Comme la tourterelle Intabulation for Lute (1584)
Composed by Philippe de Monte

6. La Déesse Vénus
Composed by Philippe de Monte

7. La dolce vista, madrigal for 6 voices
Composed by Philippe de Monte

8. La Dolce vista, for 8 voices
Composed by Philippe de Monte

Tracks:

Gloria in D, RV 589: Gloria Excelsis
Gloria in D, RV 589: Et In Terra Pax
Gloria in D, RV 589: Laudamus Te
Gloria in D, RV 589: Gratias Agimus
Gloria in D, RV 589: Propter Magnam Gloriam
Gloria in D, RV 589: Domine Deus
Gloria in D, RV 589: Domine Fili Unigenite
Gloria in D, RV 589: Domine Deus
Gloria in D, RV 589: Qui Tollis
Gloria in D, RV 589: Qui Sedes
Gloria in D, RV 589: Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus
Gloria in D, RV 589: Cum Sancto Spiritu
Kyrie in g, RV 587: Kyrie
Kyrie in g, RV 587: Christe
Kyrie in g, RV 587: Kyrie
Credo in e, RV 591: Credo In Unum Deum - Ens Vocal De Lausanne
Credo in e, RV 591: Et Incarnatus Est - Ens Vocal De Lausanne
Credo in e, RV 591: Crucifixus Etiam Pro Nobis - Ens Vocal De Lausanne
Credo in e, RV 591: Et Resurrexit - Ens Vocal De Lausanne
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Magnificat
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Et Exultavit
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Et Misericordia
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Fecit Potentiam
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Deposuit Potentes
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Esurientes
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Suscepit Israel
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Sicut Iocutus Est
Magnificat in g, RV 610: Gloria

Tracks:

Beatus Vir, RV 597: Beatus Vir
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Potens In Terra
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Gloria Et Divitiae
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Exortum Est
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Jucundus Homo
Beatus Vir, RV 597: In Memoria Aeterna
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Paratum Cor Ejus
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Peccator Videbit
Beatus Vir, RV 597: Gloria Patri
Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera: Larghetto - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera: Recitativo - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera: Allegro - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera: Allegro - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
Lauda Jerusalem, RV 609
Canta In Prato: Allegro - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacotte
Canta In Prato: Recitativo - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacotte
Canta In Prato: Allegro - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacotte
Canta In Prato: Allegro (Alleluia) - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacotte
In Furore: Allegro - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
In Furore: Recitativo - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
In Furore: Largo - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet
In Furore: Allegro (Alleluia) - Jennifer Smith/Wally Staempfli/Verena Schweizer/Uta Spreckelsen/Christine Jacottet

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Why aren't more ensembles doing this?
A well-selected collection of Byrd compositions

Byrd: The Caged Bird

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000000A6O
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

Vigilate
Crowned With flow'rs And Lilies
The Tennthe Pavian, Sir William Petre
O quam gloriosum est regnum
Rejoice Unto The Lord
Deus, venerunt gentes
Rowland
Why Do I Use My Paper, Inke And Penne?
Super Flumina Babylonis
Quomodo cantabimus
Walsingham
The Noble Famous Queen
Domine, tu iurasti
The Queen's Alman
Laudibus in sanctis

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Although these days Byrd is mostly known for his vast output of sacred choral works, he contributed a considerable number of secular and instrumental pieces to the repertoire, and this disc includes a variety of works in all of these genres. In Byrd's England, musical accomplishment in the form of singing or playing an instrument was an accepted and highly regarded social skill. Naturally, composers filled the need for music to be performed in the homes of amateur musicians, and much of it took the form of songs and instrumental pieces for keyboard or groups of viols. Here, by means of the talents of I Fagiolini--a refreshingly spirited singing ensemble--Concordia consort of viols, and acclaimed harpsichordist Sophie Yateswe enjoy both Byrd's lighter side and a few of his more substantial religious works, arranged in an attractive and enlightening program. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Why aren't more ensembles doing this?.......2006-11-23

The theme of this CD focuses on the recusant nature of Byrd's Latin works - Catholicism being illegal at the time, his music would not have been performed by cathedral choirs as we often hear it today. So it certainly makes sense to perform them one on a part, and who knows, even with female voices on some of the parts. I Fagiolini is as good as any other early music group performing this repertoire, and the quality of the performance is excellent.

The thing that makes this CD stand out is the use of historical Anglo-Latin pronunciation (vih-jih-LAY-tee as opposed to vih-jih-LAH-tay.) It is like a breath of fresh air to hear this as opposed to the 19th-century ecclesiastical/Italianate Latin that most groups use. I don't understand why so many groups are resistant or even hostile to the notion of historical pronunciation. Far from being pedantic and irrelevant, historical pronunciation is well-documented, not that hard (once you lose the baggage of your college Latin diction classes) and it does have an affect on sound of the music. In this recording, I Fagiolini provides a great example of how this can be done well and why it should be done more.

If you're interested in learning more about historical pronunciation, check out the books Singing Early Music (ed. Timothy J. McGee), English Choral Practice 1400-1650 (ed. John Morehen), and if you're lucky to find a copy, Singing in Latin (Harold Copeman.)

A well-selected collection of Byrd compositions.......1999-02-09

I Fagiolini put together an honest rendition of Byrd choral works. With a many existing recordings of Byrd choral works done with multiple voices per part, it is easy to forget that a number of such works were written for performance at a house or manor, by a very few musicians and in secret at forbidden Catholic ceremonies. I had previously only heard my favorite sacred song, Quomodo cantabimus, performed by The Sixteen. It was a delight to hear I Fagiolini with far fewer voices per part -- in this way they bring out so many of the little details that evince Byrd's true mastery. Yates' harpsichord performances are likewise honest, not overly ornamented (as it is easy enough to do with Byrd) and overall well-played. An interesting twist is I Fagiolini's pronunciation of the Latin texts, utilizing a far more English and less Italianate accent. It is quite strange to ears that are used to the latter, but an accompanying explanation justifies the accent as a choice to perform the choral works as accurately as possible.

Monastic Chant: 12th & 13th C. European Sacred Music

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Monastic Chant: 12th & 13th C. European Sacred Music

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B0000APHOA
Release Date: 2003-11-11

Philippe de Monte: Sacred & Secular Works

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Philippe de Monte: Sacred & Secular Works

Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DO55
Release Date: 1993-01-12

Mirabile Mysterium: Sacred Music in Rudolfine Prague

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Very beautiful music of Rudolfine Prague

Mirabile Mysterium: Sacred Music in Rudolfine Prague

Manufacturer: Supraphon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000350E
Release Date: 1996-06-18

Customer Reviews:

Very beautiful music of Rudolfine Prague.......2001-08-22

Using the instruments of the time, the group Duodena Cantitans revives Czech sacred music from the reign of Emperor Rudolf II. I have played this for years, and everyone who hears it comments on its beauty. Anyone interested in renaissance music should study this urgently. It has extensive liner notes as well.

Lassus; De Monte; De Wert: Renaissance polyphony from the Netherlands (Renaissance-polyphonie uit de Nederlanden) /Currende * E van Nevel

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Lassus; De Monte; De Wert: Renaissance polyphony from the Netherlands (Renaissance-polyphonie uit de Nederlanden) /Currende * E van Nevel
Orlande de Lassus , Philippe de Monte , Giaches de Wert , Erik Van Nevel , Herman Stinders , Philippe Malfeyt , and Currende
Manufacturer: Eufoda
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009IKQ
Release Date: 1995-12-12