Missa Laetare Nova Sion

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Francesco Cellavenia was born, lived and worked in the first half of the 16th century in Casale Monferrato as chapelmaster of the town cathedral. We don’t know when he was born, but he certainly died in 1567. Missa Laetare Nova Sioni was inspired by the motet of the same name by Andrea De Silva and is one of Cellavenia’s major works. It was first published in a printed edition in 1532. Cellavenia was starting with quality material, but demonstrates his own thorough ability and ease with the Mass form.

The collection of pieces on this CD gives an idea of Cellavenia’s creative evolution. He started when composers such as Mouton and Gombert dominated the scene. He was also very much aware of composers working in Italy, the biggest influence being Costanzo Festa. Cellavenia clearly shows that his own approach had always been marked by northern influences, although his work remains essentially the product of Italian humanism.

Album Description

Francesco Cellavenia was born, lived and worked in the first half of the 16th century in Casale Monferrato as chapelmaster of the town cathedral. We don't know when he was born, but he certainly died in 1567. Missa Laetare Nova Sioni was inspired by the motet of the same name by Andrea De Silva and is one of Cellavenia's major works. It was first published in a printed edition in 1532. Cellavenia was starting with quality material, but demonstrates his own thorough ability and ease with the Mass form.

The collection of pieces on this CD gives an idea of Cellavenia's creative evolution. He started when composers such as Mouton and Gombert dominated the scene. He was also very much aware of composers working in Italy, the biggest influence being Costanzo Festa. Cellavenia clearly shows that his own approach had always been marked by northern influences, although his work remains essentially the product of Italian humanism.

Dario Tabbia, leader of the a capella vocal ensemble Daltrocanto, is one of six internationally famed choral directors chosen to lead the International Singing Week choral festival in Venice, Italy late this summer.

Francesco Cellavenia: Missa Lætare nova Sion
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Francesco Cellavenia: Missa Lætare nova Sion

Manufacturer: Stradivarius
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007OQD0A
Release Date: 2004-01-01