et al Anonymous (Composer) - Beyond Chant: Mysteries Of The Renaissance
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Artist: et al Anonymous (Composer)Brand: AEC One Stop Group, Inc.
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1994-05-23
Music Label: Delos Records
Soundtracks:
- Sicut Cervus
- Ave Maria
- Justorum Animae
- Jesu Rex admirabilis
- Exultate Deo
- Exultate Justi
- Jesu,Dulcis Memoria
- Ave Verum Corpus
- Psalm 90
- Psalm 96
- Hodie Christus Natus Est
- O Maria Virgo Pia
- Tu Pauperum Refugium
- O Sacrum Convivium
- If Ye Love Me,Keep My Commandments
- Hosanna To The Son Of David
- O Quam Gloriosum
- Selig sind die Toten
- Heu Nos Miseros
- Exaltabo Te
- O Sing Joyfully
- O Magnum Mysterium
- Laudate Nomen
- Cantate Domino
Free Music Notes for Beyond Chant: Mysteries Of The Renaissance
Free Music Review: Lofty music
Hit: 5 Stars
Some of the earliest pieces of Christian music are the various kinds of chant. These hearken back to synagogue singing; there were various kinds of chant, including Gregorian, Old Roman, Mozarabic, Cistercian and Anglican chant. These tend toward the monophonic, singing with a single 'tune' or lone. They are generally without regular beats or set meters. However, in the Renaissance, monophonic chant grew into a polyphonic form, and this is one of the most glorious eras of music. (My shelves at home are filled with CDs of this sort.) Composers in this era include many represented on this disc - Palestrina, Desprez, Victoria, Lassus, Byrd, Gibbons and Tallis were some of the leading lights of the time. Lesser known but still glorious include Tye, Viadana, Sweelinck, Hassler, Batten and Schutz.
One of the interesting features of this disc is that it includes three pieces by Sweelinck, two psalm settings and 'Hodie Christus Natus Est'. (Sweelinck is very under-represented in recording and performance today). Some pieces are very well known - Byrd's 'Ave Verum Corpus' is perhaps one of the most familiar pieces from this period, as is Palestrina's 'Exultate Deo'. This is a collection that draws from the breadth of the Western Christian tradition of music from this time, with composers from Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Spain.
The composers here wrote liturgical music for Masses and other worship services, as well as other pieces - motets and other kinds of new music. This disc represents music that is two or three steps removed from plainsong and basic forms of chant - some are quite a bit distant. Viadana's composition for 'Exultate Justi', for example, was actually composed later, and despite being done in a more Renaissance style, shows decided influences of the Baroque (this might also be part of the performance of the Voices of the Ascension that gives this impression).
The Voices of Ascension, under the direction of Dennis Keene, grew out of the choir of the Church of the Ascension in New York City. Many of the singers are active soloists in addition to being part of this group (whose numbers vary, but often around 40). Keene is a conductor, organist and teacher (not an uncommon combination). Trained at Juilliard, he has led the Voices of Ascension through many outstanding recordings and performances.
This is a performance that is definitely uplifting, and a good collection of music in its breadth to introduce the glories of Renaissance polyphony to those who with little exposure to it. The recording quality is very good, and the choir is quite full and well suited for the music. Some have commented upon the tempo, but this was not a concern for me, and did not stand out as unusual or a problem upon listening (indeed, there were a few points at which I might wish for it to be a bit faster, rather than slower).
A collection that soars!
Beyond Chant: Mysteries Of The Renaissance Poster
O Magnum Mysterium (Oh Great Mystery) begins one of the masterpieces heard on this album, spelling out the spiritual inspiration behind all sacred Renaissance music. Recommended in Laura Berquist Syllabus Grade 7Format: 24 tracks, Audio CDPublisher: Delos RecordsArtist: Dennis Keene ISBN: 0-1349131652Classical Music CDs
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