Portuguese Polyphony

On this CD:

1. Lamentations for Maundy Thursday: Feria Quinta in Coena Domini Second Lesson for matins (1st nocturne)
Composed by Manuel Cardoso
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

2. Magnificat
Composed by Manuel Cardoso
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

3. Audivi Vocem de Coelo
Composed by Duarte Lobo
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

4. Audivi Vocem de Coelo
Composed by Duarte Lobo
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

5. Vidi Aquam
Composed by Filipe de Magalhaes
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

6. Missa O Soberana Luz
Composed by Filipe de Magalhaes
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

7. Commissa Mea Pavesco, motet for 6 voices
Composed by Filipe de Magalhaes
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

8. Beata Viscera
Composed by Marcelle de Manziarly
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

9. Circumdederunt me
Composed by Bartolomeo Trosylho
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

10. Clamabat Autem Mulier
Composed by Pedro de Escobar
Performed by Ars Nova Ensemble

Portuguese Polyphony, Music, Manuel Cardoso, Pedro de Escobar, Manuel da Fonseca, Duarte Lobo, Filipe de Magalhaes, Bartolomeo Trosylho, Ars Nova Ensemble, Choral, Choral Music, Classical, Classical Collections-Artist Desc., Magnificat, Mass, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Motet
Masterpieces of Portuguese Polyphony
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hidden treasure
 Masterpieces of Portuguese Polyphony

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000002ZJA
Release Date: 1993-11-12

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hidden treasure.......2002-10-08

Duarte Lobo (1565-1646)was Portugal's most famous composer in his day and in my opinion is the most sophisticated of the "Iberian School" (Cardoso, Morales, Victoria etc). His polyphony is always exquisitely poised but with an originality of sonority/harmony/modulation that continually amazes on each hearing. This sole recording of the requiem in 8 (1621) is more modest in scope when compared to his later requiem a 6 (1639) [see Tallis scholars recording]. The movements are each relatively short and the counterpoint is simpler - not through lack of technique or immaturity but simply to create an atmosphere of unsullied piety and contemplation.
Out of all the renaissance requiems I think the opening of this one is the most captivating. After a simple chant in the sopranos the introit begins with a series of descending scales in the basses flowing deeper and deeper......
The usual Lobo feast of beautifully crafted suspensions/heart wrenching sonorities etc is served up in the remainder to leave you transfixed from start to finish. The motet is another masterpiece with some stunning word painting. The text being "I heard a voice from heaven say, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord". At heaven the sopranos soar solo into the stratosphere - leading to a series of suspensions on "Die" before a meditative finish.
The Magalhaes is an worthwhile piece too. Some very beautiful counterpoint and imitation employed in the Portuguese fashion but after the Lobo it's a bit of a comedown. But it's by no means a filler!
The William Byrd choir uses women for sopranos (maybe mixed with some trebles - hard to tell), so the vastness and depth of sound is there. The singing and recording are both outstanding. I'm not an expert or too interested in the word declamation but it all sounds ok to my ears. Anyway, words and concepts will be left way behind after a few of seconds of track one.......
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      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      ASIN: B000001470
      Release Date: 1995-09-19

      Tracks:

      1. Lamentatio
      2. Magnificat secundi toni
      3. Audivi vocem de caelo
      4. Pater peccavi
      5. Vidi aquam
      6. Missa O Soberana luz: Kyrie
      7. Missa O Soberana luz: Gloria
      8. Missa O Soberana luz: Credo
      9. Missa O Soberana luz: Sanctus
      10. Missa O Soberana luz: Benedictus
      11. Missa O Soberana luz: Agnus Dei
      12. Commissa mea pavesco
      13. Beata viscera
      14. Circumdederunt me
      15. Clamabat autem mulier
      Masterpieces of Portuguese Polyphony, Vol. 2
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      • Great Early Music, especially for Easter Season
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great Early Music, especially for Easter Season.......2007-04-02

      For as great as Hyperion's recordings are of 'out of the way' music, this offering makes me wish the Hyperion producers would add some clues to where one may acquire the sheet music for these offerings, as the recordings are superb auditions for searching for new music, especially for your average Lutheran starved for something beyond the standard German, Scandanavian, and New England fare. This disc features Manuel Cardoso, Joao Lourenco Rebelo, Pedro de Cristo, and Aires Fernandez, with several pieces specifically for Maundy Thursday. These are rare treats, as a search of Amazon shows virtually nothing other than volume 1 in this series under 'Portuguese Polyphony'. You will be happy to have discovered this collection!

      4 out of 5 stars lovely.......1999-12-30

      another quality release from the hyperion label.wesminster abbey cathedral choir under james o'donnell is superb as usual and I would recommend this to anyone who likes secular renaissance music. There is also a masterpieces of portuguese polyphony 2 which is even better than the 1st in my opinion but they are both worth the money.
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