Immerse yourself in the sacred and intricate world of Michel Richard Delalande's "De Lalande: Grands motets," a masterful collection of minimalist choral works that transcends time. Released in 1956 under the BNF Collection label, this album is a testament to Delalande's prowess as a composer, offering a profound exploration of the human spirit through music. Spanning 48 minutes, the album is divided into two main sections: "Beatus vir" and "Usquequo Domine," each featuring a variety of choral and solo vocal pieces that showcase the beauty and complexity of minimalist composition. Delalande's work is known for its intricate polyphony and rich harmonic language, and this album is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, "De Lalande: Grands motets" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Beatus vir: Symphonie. Gracieux et légerMichel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux
Beatus vir: Duo. "Beatus vir qui timet Dominum"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Jeanine Collard, André Vessieres
Beatus vir: Chœur. "Potens in terra"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard, Denise Monteil, Jeanine Collard
Beatus vir: Récit. "Gloria et divitiae in domo eius"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Jeanine Collard
Beatus vir: Trio. "Exortum est in tenebris"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, André Vessieres, Denise Monteil, Jeanine Collard
Beatus vir: Récit de basse et chœur. "Iucundus homo qui miseretur"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, André Vessieres, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard
Beatus vir: Récit. "In memoria aeterna"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Denise Monteil
Beatus vir: Chœur. "Dispersit dedit pauperibus"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard, Jeanine Collard
Beatus vir: Récit de basse et chœur. "Peccator videbit"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, André Vessieres, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard
Beatus vir: Chœur. "Gloria Patri et Filio"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard
Usquequo Domine: Chœur. "Usquequo Domine"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard
Usquequo Domine: Duo. "Quamdiu ponam consilia"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Jeanine Collard, Michel Hamel
Usquequo Domine: Chœur. "Usquequo exaltabitur"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard
Usquequo Domine: Récit. "Illumina oculos meos"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Denise Monteil
Usquequo Domine: Trio. "Qui tribulant"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Jeanine Collard, Denise Monteil, André Vessieres
Usquequo Domine: Récit et chœur. "Exultabit cor meum"Michel Richard Delalande, Ensemble instrumental Jean-Marie-Leclair, Louis Frémaux, Jeanine Collard, Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard