Polyphony: Pater Noster | Motets and Madrigals (15th - 19th Century)
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This captivating collection spans four centuries of vocal music, showcasing the profound spiritual and cultural significance of these timeless compositions. From the intricate motets of the Renaissance to the elegant madrigals of the Baroque and beyond, each piece reflects a deep reverence for faith and a celebration of human artistry.
Our journey begins in the 15th century, where the polyphonic structure of choral music first began to flourish, bringing to life the divine words of the “Pater Noster“ (Our Father) prayer. As we progress through the centuries, witness the evolution of musical styles and the enduring devotion expressed through sacred and secular works alike.
This video is a tribute to the beauty of early music and its power to transcend time, touching the soul with its ethereal harmonies and profound messages. Whether you are a lover of classical music, a student of music history, or someone seeking spiritual solace, this collection offers a rich tapestry of sound and tradition.
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➤ Music by:
Cappella Musicale Basilica di San Marco, Giovanni Vianini and Gruppo Vocale “Pro Musica Antiqua“
From the album ’Splendori della polifonia - Mottetti e madrigali per coro a quattro voci miste’
℗ 1989 La Gloria / Rusty Records
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00:00 Pater Noster
Igor Strawinsky (1887 - 1971) Pietroburgo
01:46 Stabat Mater
Zoltan Kodaly (1882 - 1967) Budapest
05:08 Eli! Eli!
Gyorgy Deàk Bàrdos (1889) Budapest
08:30 Chiare fresche e dolci acque
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma - Text by F. Petrarca
10:28 Il bianco e dolce cigno
Jacob Arcadelt, Lorena, 1500-1568 madrigale di Guidiccioni (1539)
12:21 So ben mi c’ha bon tempo
Orazio Vecchi, Modena, 1550-1605 canzonetta (ed. Gardano 1590)
14:19 Chi la gagliarda, donne, vo’ imparare
Baldassarre Donato, Venezia, 1520-1603 - villanesca alla napolitana (1550)
17:13 Bonzorno Madonna
Antonio Scandello, Bergamo, 1517-1580 villotta alla padovana (1566)
19:01 Madonna mia, Pietà
Orlando di Lasso, Monaco, 1532-1594 villanella (ed. Le Roy 1581)
24:12 Tutto lo mi dici: Canta!
Orlando di Lasso - moresca (1581)
26:31 De los Alamos vengo
Juan Vásquez, Badajoz (Spagna), 1510-1560 villancico (1560)
28:50 Fine knacks for ladies
John Dowland, Londra, 1562-1626 madrigale (1597)
30:28 Au Joly Boys
Claudin de Sermisy, Rouen. 1490-1562- chanson (1535)
32:45 Il est bel et bon
Pierre Passerau, Bourges, 1509-1547 - chanson (1534)
35:06 Quand Je bois du vin clairet
Pierre Attaingnant, Parigi. Edizione 1529 - chanson à boire (1535)
36:57 Je ne l’ose dire
Pierre Certon, Melun, 1500-1572 - chanson (1535)
39:09 Vexilla Regis Prodeunt
Guillaume Dufay (1400 - 1474) Cambrai
41:58 Adoramus Te Christe
Franchino Gaffurio (1451 - 1522) Lodi
48:31 O Jesu Christe
Jachet van Berchem (1580) Anversa
51:04 Ave Maris Stella
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma
53:54 Sicut Cervus
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma
56:19 Alma Redemptoris Mater
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma
➤ Credits:
The singers sang in groups of four, eight and twelve: Luciana Ascari, Myriam Berga-maschi, Simonetta Bruzzone, Gabriella Chiappa, Claudia Feliciani, Mimma Gianfranceschi, Elena Lori, Maria Magnone, Patrizia Moreschi, Chiara Pietrogrande, Evelina Poggi, Donatella Pozzi, Roberta Riccardi, Carla Rottola, Emma Vianini, Gloria Vigo, Pietro Catizone, Luigi Livraghi, Paolo Magnone, Giacomo Muraro, Lorenzo Pietrogrande, Piero Pogliani, Giampiero l’amborini, Giorgio Vianini, Giovanni Vianini, Luca Vianini.
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➤ Image:
Alegoría de san José (1725) in the International Museum of the Baroque, by José Miranda. Oil on canvas.
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