Glory of Palestrina

On this CD:

1. Ascendo ad Patrem, motet for 5 voices (from Motets Book II for 5, 6, & 8 voices)
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

2. Missa Ascendo ad Patrem, for 5 voices
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

3. Work(s)
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

4. Surge illuminare Jerusalem, motet for 8 voices (from Motets Book III)
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

5. Stabat Mater, motet (unspecified of 2)
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

6. Assumpta es Maria, motet for 6 voices
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

7. Magnificat, Tone 1 (unspecified of 5 settings)
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Conducted by Elmer Iseler

Tracks:

Once In Royal David's City
Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
Adam Lay Ybounden
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
In Dulci Jubilo
The First Nowell
I Saw Three Ships
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?
Quam Pastoras Laudavere
Personent Hodie
The Holy And The Ivy
A Spotless Rose
Away In A Manger
While Sheperds Watched
Tomarrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen
In The Bleak Midwinter
Ding Dong! Merrily On High
Silent NIght
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
The Three Kings
I Saw A Maiden
Sussex Carol
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Tracks:

Matin Responsory: I Look From Afar
Come, Thour Redeemer Of The Earth
I Wonder As I Wander
The Cherry Tree Carol
Gabriel's Message
Sussex Carol
Stille Nacht!
Chester Carol
A Babe Is Born, Op. 53
A Maiden Most Gentle
I Sing Of A Maiden
Myn Lyking
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
A Child Is Born In Bethlehem
Hodie Christus Natus Est
Hosanna To The Son Of David
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
When To The Temple Mary Went
Angelus Ad Virginem
Angelus Ad Virginem
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!
Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall
In Dulci Jubilo
In Dulci Jubilo: Chorale Prelude

Amazon.com

Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

CD 1 WRONG MUSIC.......2004-12-31

I was very disappointed when I listened to CD 1 and realised it was club music.Having now read the other review I don't think I will get satisfaction,therefore I cannot rate this item properly.

Errol
Barbados,West Indies

CD 1 Wrong Music.......2004-12-21

I put the CD in and was met by club music, I thought maybe it was some strange take on "Morning in the City of David" nope, the CD had been burned with the wrong image. I sent it back and received a new copy, it had the same issue. I listened to the second CD and loved ever moment of it, but until EMI/Amazon can rectify this issue, I cannot fairly rate it.

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Glory of Palestrina

Manufacturer: Cbc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

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

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

Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000025VCX
Release Date: 2001-07-01

Tracks:

Ascendo Ad Patrem (Motet For The Feast Of The Acsension)
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem I. Introit: Viri Galilaei
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Kyrie
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Gloria
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: II. Credo
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: III. Offertory: Ascendit Deus
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: I. Sanctus, Benedictus & Hosanna
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: IV. Communion: Psallite Domino
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Agnus Dei I & II
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Quem Vidistis, Pastores (Motet For Christmastide)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Surge Illuminare Jerusalem (Motet For The Epiphany)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Stabat Mater (Sequence For Good Friday)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Assaumpta Est Maria (Motet For The Feast Of Feast Of The...
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Magnificat Primi Toni (Canticle)

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Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

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

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

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

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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Manufacturer: CBC
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

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

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

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Tracks:

Ascendo Ad Patrem (Motet For The Feast Of The Acsension)
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem I. Introit: Viri Galilaei
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Kyrie
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Gloria
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: II. Credo
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: III. Offertory: Ascendit Deus
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: I. Sanctus, Benedictus & Hosanna
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: IV. Communion: Psallite Domino
Missa Ascendo Ad Patrem: Agnus Dei I & II
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Quem Vidistis, Pastores (Motet For Christmastide)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Surge Illuminare Jerusalem (Motet For The Epiphany)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Stabat Mater (Sequence For Good Friday)
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Assaumpta Est Maria (Motet For The Feast Of Feast Of The...
Five Works For The Liturgical Year: Magnificat Primi Toni (Canticle)