Lassus: The Alchemist, Volume 1
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ORLANDO di LASSO
Lassus: The Alchemist, Volume 1
Magnificat; Philip Cave
[ Linn Records / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 23 February 2024
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Under the direction of Philip Cave, Magnificat embarks on a three-volume journey exploring the ingenuity of Orlandus Lassus. In this rich collection of Magnificats based on polyphonic models, Lassus - 'The Alchemist' - demonstrates an unsurpassed ability to reimagine existing material in the creation of his own works. This first volume of the series presents Lassus's Magnificats based on madrigals, featuring models by Philippe Verdelot, Cipriano de Rore, and Alessandro Striggio among others. The second album will comprise Lassus's canticles based on motets, and the third will conclude with those inspired by chansons. In celebrating Lassus as 'The Alchemist', Magnificat reveals the creative process and skill he employed in re-working the original music and illuminates a significant repertory that is underrepresented in contemporary liturgical or concert settings.
"These are all very experienced musicians with marvellous voices and a deep understanding of the repertory; and Philip Cave guides them with a thoroughly experienced and musically thoughtful hand." - Gramophone Award Nomination - 2024 Early Music
Tracks:
Ultimi mei sospiri
Magnificat secundi toni "Ultimi miei sospiri" LV1182
Quanto in mille anni
Magnificat secundi toni "Quanto in mille anni" LV889
S'io credessi per morte
Magnificat tertii toni "S'io credessi per morte essere scarco" LV1152
Alma real
Magnificat octavi toni "Alma real se come fide stella" LV 1179
O s'io potessi donna
Magnificat secundi toni "O s'io potessi donna" LV1151
Vergine bella
Magnificat primi toni 'Vergine bella' LV1159
Quando lieta sperai
Magnificat quarti toni "Quando lieta sperai", LV 896
O che vezzosa Aurora
Magnificat secundi toni "O che vezzosa aurora" LV1183
Erano i capei d'oro
Magnificat septimi toni "Erano i capei d'oro", LV 1175
D'ogni gratia e d'amor
Magnificat septimi toni "D'ogni gratia e d'amor" LV1188
Ecco ch'io lasso il core
Magnificat secundi toni "Ecco ch'io lasso il core" LV893
Ancor che co'l partire
Magnificat quarti toni "Ancor che col partire" LV557
Da le belle contrade
Magnificat sexti toni "Da le belle contrade" LV1171
S'io esca vivo
Magnificat septimi toni "S'io esca vivo" LV1189
