Palestrina: Stabat Mater

1. O Magnum Mysterium, for 4 voices
Composed by Benedictus de Optitiis

2. Stabat mater, motet for 8 voices
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

3. Missa Sine nomine, for 6 voices Kyrie
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

4. Missa Sine nomine (unspecified of 4) Gloria
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

5. Salve Regina for 6 voices
Composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria

6. Missa Sine nomine, for 6 voices Credo
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

7. Laudate Dominum for 8 voices
Composed by Luca Marenzio

8. Missa Sine nomine, for 6 voices Sanctus
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

9. Missa Sine nomine, for 6 voices Benedictus
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

10. Sancta Maria for 5 voices
Composed by Clemens non Papa (Jacob Clement)

11. Missa Sine nomine, for 6 voices Agnus Dei
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Tracks:

Miserere
Stabat Mater
Spem In alium
Sancte Deus
Ave verum corpus
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Et in terra pax
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Laudamus te
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Gratias agimus tibi
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Propter magnam gloriam
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Domine Deus
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Domine Fili unigenite
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Qui tollis peccata mundi
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Qui sedes
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
Gloria in D Major, RV 589: Cum Sancto Spiritu

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This Is The Record Of John
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorale: Jesu, Priceless Treasure
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorus: So There Is Now No Condemnation
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorale: In Thine Arm I Rest Me
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Trio: Thus Then, The Law Of The Spirit Of Life In Christ Abiding
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorus: Death, I Do Not Fear Thee
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorus: Ye Are Not Of The Flesh
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorale: Hence With Earthly Treasure
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Trio: If Therefore Christ Abide In You
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorale: Fare Thee Weel That Errest
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorus: If By His Spirit
Motet: Jesu, Priceless Treasure, BWV 227: Chorale: Hence All Fears And Sadness
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Zadok The Priest
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: My Heart Is Inditing
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Kings' Daughters
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Upon They Right Hand
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Kings Shall Be Thy Nursing Fathers
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Let Justice And Judgement
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Alleluia
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: The King Shall Rejoice
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Exceeding Glad Shall He Be
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Glory And Great Worship... Thou Hast Prevented Him
The Anthems For The Coronation Of King George II And Queen Caroline, HWV 258-261: Alleluia

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Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus - George Frideric Handel
Messiah: For Unto Us A Child Is Born - George Frideric Handel
Laudate Dominum - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Magnificat: Esurientes - Johann Sebastian Bach
B Minor Mass: Credo - Johann Sebastian Bach
B Minor Mass: Crucifixus - Johann Sebastian Bach
Avinu Malkeinu - Jewish Traditional
O Magnum Mysterium - Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina
Estote Fortes in Bello - TomLuis de Victoria
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Stabat Mater: Quae Moerebat - Giovanni Pergolesi
Stabat Mater: Fac ut Ardeat - XXGiovanni Pergolesi
Gloria: Opening Movement - Antonio Vivaldi
Stabat Mater: Eja Mater - Antonio Vivaldi
Magnificat: Quia Fecit - Claudio Monteverdi
Requiem:: Dies Irae - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem: Lacrimosa - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Tzadik Katamar - Louis Lewandowski
Sanctus From Mass In A-Flat - Franz Schubert
Requiem: Libera Me Domine - Gabriel Faure
Requiem: Pie Jesu - Gabriel Faure
Ave Verum - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Creation: Achieved Is The Glorious Work - Franz Josef Haydn
Messiah: Since By Man Came Death - George Frideric Handel
Messiah: Amen - George Frideric Handel

Customer Reviews:

Religious Hit Parade.......2002-04-08

I was torn between four and five stars for this album. In the end, it got five because of the inclusion of the two wonderful traditional Jewish songs - "Alvinu Malkeinu" and "Tzadik Katamar". They are the highlights of the disc for me (no, I'm not Jewish, but that doesn't matter) - and really, where else are you going to find this kind of music?

This CD serves the same purpose as a sampler disc - enticing the listener to buy the full works - Handel's "Messiah", Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater", Faurè's Requiem Mass, and what have you. Believe it or not, I had never heard any of "Messiah" - not even the Hallelujah Chorus in its entirety - before I purchased this CD. Now I realize what I've been missing and checked it out from the local library. Ditto for the unearthly beauty of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater" - check out the samples of "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" and "Quae Moerebat" if you don't believe me.

The quality of the performers is excellent, and how can ANYONE pass up that price???? That is what ultimately clinched it at a solid five stars. I consider this CD one of my greatest finds - you will too.

Very uplifting.......2000-05-21

This is a great bargain CD with excerpts from some familiar classics and some lesser known treasures. Many listeners, including myself, will want to own the complete performance of most of these works, but this CD is a good way to hear composers such as Lewandowski and Pergolesi, whose works may not already be a part of your music library. The opening movement of Vivaldi's Gloria as performed by the Atlanta Symphony and Chorus conducted by Robert Shaw is terrific. True to his reputation as one of the greatest choral conductors of all time, everything sounds just right under his baton. The other performances were not as highly distinguished in my humble opinion, but overall most of them were good, and many were excellent. For Handel's Messiah though, I highly recommend Sir Georg Solti conducting the Chicago Symphony and Chorus, starring Kiri Te Kanawa (once you hear the Solti version, most other Messiah performances don't feel as moving). And if you enjoyed this CD, you'll really love Kiri Te Kanawa's Ave Maria album.

Tracks:

Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est: Kyrie
Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est: Gloria
Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est: Credo
Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est: Sanctus
Missa Hodie Christus Natus Est: Agnus Dei
Hodie Christus Natus Est (Motet)
Stabat Mater
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' Altera: Kyrie
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' Altera: Gloria
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' Altera: Credo
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' Altera: Sanctus
Missa Bell' Amfitrit' Altera: Agnus Dei

Customer Reviews:

An excellent CD at any price.......2005-06-12

The coupling of the three works on this recordings does an excellent job of further helping to explode the old myth that Palestrina is more notable for his masses, whereas Lassus' is more notable for his motets.

The motet, Stabat Mater, is widely admired as one of Palestrinas finest works. It is a superb example of Renaissance polyphony, massive yet flowing, and always fitting the meaning of the words. The setting builds to a marvellous conclusion on the words to "the glory of Paradise."

Palestrina used some of his motets to provide the cantus firmus of his masses. Such a motet and mass, derived from the Magnificat antiphon of Christmas, are sung on this disc in a performance, which is possibly the finest version currently on record, making this an essential Palestrina recording. Tempi and phrasing are superlative throughout making it a great pleasure to listen to.

Wonderful though the Palestrina is, the second mass here may be even more strikingly beautiful - although that is entirely a matter of taste. Coupled here is one of Orlando Lassus's finest masses. A composition of exquisite beauty, the Lassus Missa Bell' Amfitrit Altera makes for revelatory listening. Dedicated to Venice (the title's "other Amphitrite" refers to the Greek goddess of the sea), it is one of three great masses for double choir composed by Lassus in succession around 1580. Summerly has a genuine feel for the music of Lassus and this and his other all-Lassus recording on Naxos are some of the finest recordings of this composer's music currently available.

The early music magazine Goldberg generously praised this CD saying: 'While all of this music has been recorded several times recently, this disc is competitive with the best.' I wholly agree, for this recording easily surpasses many full-priced competition from far better known rivals. Goldberg further awards this their prestigious five star rating - something that few recording achieve, and to be able to obtain this from Naxos makes it a ridiculous bargain.

This has to be one of the hidden gems of the Naxos catalogue.

HOW LUCKY WE ARE.......2004-01-23

It must happen fairly frequently, I suppose, that we gain familiarity with European music starting with the 18th or 19th century. It would be more logical surely to start at one end or the other - either backwards from the present day or forwards from some reasonably early stage in the culture. This latter was the way I came to know it myself. My real awakening to classical music came in my early teens, but for years before that I had a close familiarity not only with the 16th century polyphonists but with the mediaeval plainsong. This was not a purely passive familiarity gained as a listener because I had helped (if that was any word for it) in actual performances as a boy treble in my school choir.

I certainly remember singing in the Palestrina mass here and in the Stabat Mater: I can't be sure about the Lassus Mass. To me, these two contemporaries are as distinct in their musical personalities as Bach and Handel or as Haydn and Mozart. Interested music lovers without a lifelong background in music of this type may or may not derive some enlightenment from Jeremy Summerly's short liner note, which obviously commands respect as the statement of so distinguished a specialist in the period, but which is still perhaps a little too concerned with telling us how we should evaluate these masters. He makes a good point, if not terribly clearly, when he says `Palestrina's contrapuntal lines are seamless whereas Lassus's voice-leading is frequently disjunct'. For me, that comes down to `Lassus breaks up the vocal line more often', and very strikingly too with antiphonal responses between the parts of a kind that almost anticipate Handel. As a generalisation, inevitably a bit superficial but maybe helpful nevertheless, Lassus is rather more emotional in his idiom than Palestrina. Emotion in Palestrina runs deep but his perfect self-control never fails, even in the profound and depthlessly melancholy Stabat Mater.

For me Summerly is more attuned by temperament to Lassus. His renderings have an intense feel to them, and he does not let the music simply drift into our consciousness as Willcocks does in his celestial reading of the great Missa Papae Marcelli, happily still available in a couple of unlikely combinations with other works. I see very little point in elaborate analysis of these great pieces as if they were as familiar as Beethoven's Fifth. The real point to make is that these are distinguished and eloquent performances by distinguished and expert specialists, and that we are still being given the opportunity to educate and edify ourselves by the admirable Naxos organisation, whatever the current economics (reportedly dire) of the classical music business.

Summerly is better at the music than at the note-writing, but obviously I am glad of any glimpses into his mind as an interpreter. I'm not quite sure how to take what he says about the harmonies in the Stabat Mater, viz that they are `overtly modal'. This stuff is all modal surely? I can never either remember which mode is mixodorian, hypophrygian or whatever, or even be bothered to remind myself. Harmony is one of the most powerful tools of expression whatever you call it. The text of the Mass is not provided but the Stabat Mater is there with translation. It now seems to me a really powerful piece of degenerate Latin, but be advised that stanzas 7 and 9 as printed here are slightly mispunctuated, the error being carried over into the translation. The difference is only minor, but the full stop should come at the end of the third line in both, as in all the other stanzas. Do the same with the English in both places, and strike out the words `I am' at the start of line 4 of stanza 9.

The recording is excellent. I have no wish to hawk Palestrina, Lassus and the divine liturgy in any market place, but I don't know how long we are going to go on getting treasures like this, so I have at least bought the record.

Wonderful performances but texts only for Stabat Mater.......2003-02-28

Even though I am new to early music, I understand that masses have the same texts but my newness requires that I have texts in front of me and this is the only disappointment of the CD.
The two masses are united in their joyful exultation. Palestrina's celebrtaed the birth of Christ which is for Christians is tinged with joy and also a knowledge that Christ will die. The Agnus Dei is tinged with appropriate sadness.
Lassus lived during the same time period but in another country. This mass brought tme to tears by the exuberance of the eight voices of the Schola Cantorum of Oxford.
Highly recommended performance.

Allegri: Miserere; Palestrina / Willcocks, Kings College Choir

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I'm not religious,or anything,but this choir's AMAZING!!!
Definitive Recording of the Allegri Miserere
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Customer Reviews:

religious and content.......2004-10-06

In a brief retort to the reviewer from Bakersfield, I do rather wish that you might refrain from refering to matters of religion, litergy, and "ritual" as being "stupid." Obviously, it meant something to Allegri. I'm not angry, but I am a bit vexed that you might say such things about something that is the very center of my life. I dare say others might have been similarly hurt by your remarks.

Regarding the Misere, I've heard some say that this is one of the greatest choral pieces ever written and others say that it was only at the level of something that Mozart could have written at the age of 5, pointing to the repeating stanzas,etc. In point of fact, there is that rumor that it was he who transcribed the composition as an adolecent. As a musican, I can tell you that everything that is written is always based on what already exists. Music is a progression. I would say it is more likely that this piece stuck with Mozart as inspiration. Mozart is known for pieces with simple but beautiful melodic lines, which the Miserere's is quite gorgeous and simple in it's own right--but fantastic enough to raise the hair on the back of your neck. To those who fault the repetition, Allegri was quite right to follow it. When Psalms are sung--which the Miserere is Psalm 51--it is usual for a particular line to be chosen as a refrain of sorts and repeated intermitently every verse or every other verse. This tradition is maintained in churches of various traditions to this day--and, I'm guessing, in synagogues as well. (Psalms are understood to be songs attributed to King David.)

As for the relative simplicity of this piece, one must remember that at the time it was written, this was the cutting edge. It sounds simple to us, but that's because we live in a post Wagner and Stravinski age. Keep in mind that it wasn't so long before this piece was written that they only had the tenor and duplum lines. But really, none of that even matters. This piece was written as a sacrifice of work to God, and "God is the simplest of all." Further, I think that the piece compliments the subject matter of the Psalm beautifully. This Psalm is about sin and feeling repentence. It's a simple subject that is filled with very complex emotions and grace. I think that the grace comes through very clearly here.

As for the quality of the recording, I don't think that anybody can argue that King's College Choir isn't pretty hard to beat. I have heard of a recording that might rival this one where well trained male and female singers are used. Maybe one day, I'll know enough to comment on that recording.

I'm not religious,or anything,but this choir's AMAZING!!!.......2004-01-18

Okay I'll break it down for you.I don't believe in religion,and that mean's any of them,but it seem's like the only time you can enjoy an amazing choir like this one,that just happens to be my personal favorite,is when it has to do with religion.I mean,can't people just like choir's for the sake of liking choir's,without it having to be religious,and stuff.For example if anyone ever see's me at King's college,I'm not there for any stupid rituals or anything,keep in mind that's only if they even do that kind of stuff.I'm there for the sole purpose of hearing this choir.I mean they have so many layer's when they sing,that it's just amazing.With beautiful female high's,that are pretty much the best that I've ever heard,plus equally amazing male vocal's,singing the lower notes,but still,I'd have to say their biggest strength is when they seemingly go off in totally different direction's vocally,with both group's of males,and females,and still manage to weave it together into like a very tight quilt.I highly recommend this choir,over all the rest of them,and also,if you just like choir's without the religious stuff,then maybe you'd like something simular,but heavier,with speed,and distorted guitar's,and not to mention great musical talent,you should probably try something like Epic power metal band's,like Therion,Rhapsody,Blind Guardian,and maybe even the group's Dargaard,and Nightwish...

Definitive Recording of the Allegri Miserere.......2002-05-16

This recording of the Allegri Misere is one of the most beautiful that I've ever heard, or indeed hope to hear. It is absolutely amazing.

A brilliantly clear recording - you can hear the echos........2001-10-27

I love Palestrina, but most of all I love the Allegri Miserere.

I bought the CD to replace an earlier version (performed by the St.John's College Choir)and I was really quite delighted.

The first surprise was to hear the Allegri piece in English. It's good; very good. Not as good as it is in Latin, but still fits the music well. The quality of this recording is breathtaking. You can genuinely sense the atmosphere of the recording space ... the voices simply fade away to nothing in the heights of the building. And the voices you hear seem like the voices of angels.

Similarly, the Palestrina pieces are exceptionally well performed and produce.

However, the real gem (and it's a diamond) is the Allegri. If ever there was a piece of music that can soothe ruffled brows it's this. Let the boys' voices life you to heaven like the soft, gentle wings of angels. Come home stressed, make a cup of hot chocolate, close the curtains, dim the lights and let the sound soothe you.

likely the best recording.......2001-04-22

The story of Allegri's "Miserere" Mass has been told time and again, but warrants one more telling. Allegri was commissioned by then Pope Urban VIII to write this piece to be sung exclusively in the Sistine Shapel during Holy Week. This has been the case every year since 1638. The piece itself was written between 1630-38. On Wednesday and Good Friday during Holy Week, this Mass would be sung after 26 candles were extinguished, leaving a solitary one burning. This tradition holds true to this day.

The Mass was to be performed only in the Sistine Chapel, and up until Mozart's famous visit to the Chapel in 1770, only 3 written copies of the Mass were known to exist. Anyone else who copied it was either excommunicated, killed, or both. Mozart heard the Mass on that Wednesday, would write the Mass from momory that evening, then hear it again on Good Friday to correct a few errors. He was done at that point, and the piece was returned to Vienna, where it could be shared with the world. (This is a very abbreviated version of a fascinating story)

Thanks to Mozart, we can relish in the brilliance of Allegri's Mass, and this 1963 version is arguably the finest recording of it. The solo is maturely handled by treble Roy Goodman, and is central to the success of the recording. The re-mastering of this classic recording only enhances its beauty, wonderfully bringing out its delicate intricaces.

Tracks:

Hosanna Filio David (Plainsong)
Pueri Hebraeorum
Improperium
O Domine, Jesu Christe A6
Fratres, Ego Enim Accepi
Dominus Jesus
Popule Meus
Crux Fidelis
Stabat Mater
Terra Tremuit
Ardens Est Cor Meum
Congratulamini Mihi Omnes
Haec Dies A6
Crucem Sanctam Subiit
Et Respicientes (Plainsong)
Magnificat Tertii Toni A6
Et Respicientes (Plainsong)
Victimae Paschali Laudes A8

Miserare - The Sixteen 25th Anniversary Edition

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Miserare - The Sixteen 25th Anniversary Edition
Allegri , Lotti , Palestrina , Harry Christophers , and The Sixteen
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Album Description

In 2004, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen will celebrate 25 years of music making. To commemorate this milestone, CORO has released a handsome, slip-case edition of their original recordings. The haunting tones of Allegri's Miserere are unique and instantly recognizable even to those who know little sacred choral music, and features an other-worldly treble solo. No connoisseur of the choral arts will want to be without this recording of Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli. Along with his Stabat Mater it combines exquisite contrapuntal poise with a translucent setting of the words, whereby music and text complement each other to the detriment of neither. The chromaticism and blossoming cadences of Lotti's eight part Crucifixus have made it a work loved by both choirs and listeners.

Customer Reviews:

BEATS FOOTBALL.......2007-05-18

There I was sitting in the car - listening to the football: Derby V Southampton. Saints were winning - thank you God. I was also waiting for my two lads who were in a boxing session.

I turned the radio to Classic FM - and there is was: The Sixteen Miserere. I was mesmorised....spell - bound by the interconnecting harmonies and the truly inspirational melodies. I was hooked and listened to the whole piece.

I eventually turned back to the Football. We lost on penalties. But I had discovered a musical phenomenon and bought the CD.

Share the Miserare.......2007-03-28

This is one of those choral recordings that makes you slow down and say "wow" at the conclusion.

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Customer Reviews:

Beautiful!.......2004-06-22

Exquisite! The choir is resonant and beautifully blended, with a sweet line throughout the MISSA PAPAE MARCELLI. This recording is an ideal introduction to Italian Renaissance polyphony, as it was for me. Beautiful music, a nice combination of pieces, a ravishingly beautiful choir - and at this price, how can you go wrong? Hooray for Naxos!

Overall Excellence.......2003-04-21

The Missa Papae Marcelli and Missa Aeterna Christi munera are both excellent.

The whole of the Pope Marcellus Mass is a model of artfully managed simplicity; it is a glorious sound -- the Kyrie and the Sanctus especially are wonderfully serene and ethereal.

The other Mass is fine, too; a bit more rythmic activity, something more of the jauntiness of the madrigal, than the monumental Pope Marcellus Mass, but all the same, a lovely piece, and well sung here.

The Oxford Camerata here have a lovely, warm sound, very nicely blended; there is excellent rhythm in the ensemble, as well.

The Stabat mater is an exquisite work, one of those unnecessarily well-kept secrets; a fantastic piece which is marvelously suited to Holy Week observances (he writes, in Eastertide ....)

The Allegri Miserere is beautiful, as well. I have both this, and the Tallis Scholars; I don't want to get into the "this one is better than the other" swamp ... they have somewhat different characters, much as two people have different tones of voice, and yet both voices may be perfectly pleasant. The high soprano in the figure which is the trademark of the Allegri, has good control; I have an idea that the corresponding singer in the Tallis Scholars recording may be a little "rounder," a little more covered in tone. But as I say, both are fine, and wondrously musical.

Listen to this if you're unfamiliar with Palestrina.......2001-03-13

This disc seems to be a great introduction to the music of Palestrina. Missa Papae Marcelli is definitely the highlight. The choral artistry is exquisite on this work and also on the Missa Aeterna Christi Munera. The Stabat Mater doesn't seem too bad, either. I have heard better recordings of Allegri's Miserere, however. Richard Marlow and the Cambridge Trinity College Choir do a fabulous job with this work on their double set entitled "Choral Moods."

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