Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of medieval music with Joel Cohen and the Boston Camerata's latest album, "L'homme armé. Musique de guerre et de paix, 1450-1650." Set to release on August 17, 2024, via Warner Classics, this collection offers a captivating journey through 16th and 17th-century compositions that explore themes of war and peace. The album features a diverse array of pieces, from the iconic "L'homme armé" by Anonymous to works by renowned composers such as Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Byrd, and Schütz. With a runtime of 55 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring power of medieval music, showcasing the intricate harmonies and profound emotions that define the era. Joel Cohen, a distinguished figure in the world of early music, leads the Boston Camerata in a performance that is both historically informed and deeply expressive. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of classical music or a curious newcomer, this album promises a rewarding listening experience that highlights the timeless beauty of medieval compositions.
Anonymous: L'homme arméAnonymous, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Morton: Il sera pour vous conbatu / L'homme armé (Instrumental Version)Robert Morton, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Encina: Una sañosa porfía (No. 327 from Cancionero de Palacio)Juan del Encina, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Monteverdi: Ottavo libro de madrigali "Guerrieri et amorosi": No. 1, Altri canti d'amor, SV 146Claudio Monteverdi, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Gabrieli, A: Concerti, Libro II: No. 66, Bataglia. "Sento, sent'un rumor"Andrea Gabrieli, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Susato: Het derdren musyck boexken "Danserye": No. 41, Pavane IV "La bataille" (With Anonymous Battle Songs)Tylman Susato, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Byrd: The Battaile: XII. The Buriing of the dead (No. 39 from Elizabeth Rogers' Virginal Book)William Byrd, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Mudarra: Libros de música en cifra, Libro III: Romanza II. "Triste estava el Rey David"Alonso Mudarra, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Schütz: Symphoniae sacrae I, Op. 6: No. 13, Fili mi, Absalon, SWV 269Heinrich Schütz, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Luzzaschi: Il secondo libro de madrigali: No. 18, Quivi sospiri piantiLuzzasco Luzzaschi, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Lasso: Magnum opus musicum: No. 414, In hora ultimaOrlande de Lassus, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Anonymous: Kyrie eleisonAnonymous, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, The Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum
Goudimel: 150 Pseaumes de David: No. 13, O combien est plaisant (1568 Version)Claude Goudimel, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Rossi: Hashirim asher leSholomo: No. 16, Kaddish a 5. "Yitgadal veyitkadash"Salomone Rossi, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Byrd: Psalmes, Songs, and Sonnets: No. 30, Turn our Captivity, O LordWilliam Byrd, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble
Schütz: Symphoniae sacrae III, Op. 12: No. 12, Es ging ein Sämmen auss, SWV 408Heinrich Schütz, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Boston Shawm & Sackbut Ensemble, The Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum