Tomas Luis de Victoria: Missa 'Vidi Speciosam'
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The "Ave Maria" that opens this disc--the first of five shorter works that precede the performance of the Mass--is a remarkable display of simplicity in the service of beauty. We've heard this from de Victoria many times before, most famously in the sublime innocence and purity of "O Magnum Mysterium," one of his most frequently performed works, and we hear it again and again on this disc-in the Marian motet Ne Timeas, Maria and throughout the Mass. Contrary to most modern performances of de Victoria's masses, this one is accompanied by organ--a practice that apparently was common during the late Renaissance and is appropriately and effectively used here. The warm resonance, full of character, of the Westminster Cathedral choir's sound is ideal for de Victoria's closely woven textures and elegant--yet restrained--melodic writing. --David Vernier
Tomas Luis de Victoria: Missa 'Vidi Speciosam', Music, Tomas Luis de Victoria, David Hill, Westminster Cathedral Choir, James O'Donnell, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Vocals, Hymn, Renaissance Mass, Renaissance Motet
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Release Date: 1996-11-19 |
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- Sanctus (Missa pro defunctis)
- Sanctus (Mass For St. Anthony Of Padua)
- Sanctus (Missa 'Aeterna Christi munera')
- Sanctus (Missa 'Dum complerentur')
- Sanctus (Mass For Three Voices)
- Sanctus (Missa 'Tu es Petrus')
- Sanctus (Missa 'Vidi speriosam')
- Sanctus (Missa 'Papae Marcelli')
- Sanctus (Missa 'L'homme arme')
- Sanctus (Missa 'Mille regretz')
- Sanctus (Missa 'L'homme arme super voces musicales')
- Sanctus (Missa 'Hodie Christus natus est')
- Sanctus (Missa 'In illo tempore')
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Excellent and Beautiful Music, Truly.......2000-07-16
Despite the absolute beauty and sublime texture of most of the tracks, a few of the longer pieces tend to drag on the ears as they progress.
That said, I will reiterate that the majority of songs on this CD are magnificent and merit the purchase of this disc. Of particular interest are Tracks 1 and 8. Victoria (Vittoria) has always been my favorite composer of mysteries, motets and such, and the Sanctus from Missa pro Defunctis is one of the most emotional, deeply spiritual and reflective, almost pensive, peices of his I've heard.
Palestrina, not to be outdone, and in stark contrast to Victoria, provides a joyous, light but no less sacred peices.
Regardless of the few flaws, this is a CD to buy and keep and enjoy.
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Release Date: 1993-11-11 |
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The "Ave Maria" that opens this disc--the first of five shorter works that precede the performance of the Mass--is a remarkable display of simplicity in the service of beauty. We've heard this from de Victoria many times before, most famously in the sublime innocence and purity of "O Magnum Mysterium," one of his most frequently performed works, and we hear it again and again on this disc-in the Marian motet Ne Timeas, Maria and throughout the Mass. Contrary to most modern performances of de Victoria's masses, this one is accompanied by organ--a practice that apparently was common during the late Renaissance and is appropriately and effectively used here. The warm resonance, full of character, of the Westminster Cathedral choir's sound is ideal for de Victoria's closely woven textures and elegant--yet restrained--melodic writing. --David Vernier
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