Dive into the resplendent world of French Baroque music with Jean-Baptiste Lully's "Grands Motets," a stunning collection of sacred choral works that showcase the composer's mastery and innovation. Released in 2016 by Phaia Music, this album features 27 tracks that span a captivating 52 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of sound that transports listeners to the opulent courts of 17th-century France.
Jean-Baptiste Lully, a pivotal figure in the musical landscape of his time, was renowned for his compositions that seamlessly blended sacred and secular elements. His "Grands Motets" are a testament to his genius, often setting psalms and texts by neo-Latin poet Pierre Perrin to music that is both profound and uplifting. This album, meticulously performed by ensembles such as Le Concert Spirituel and Ensemble Athénaïs, brings to life the grandeur and intricacy of Lully's compositions.
The album opens with the jubilant "Jubilate Deo omnis terra" and continues with a series of motets that highlight Lully's skill in crafting intricate choral textures and orchestral arrangements. Standout tracks include the powerful "Miserere mei Deus" and the triumphant "Quare fremuerunt gentes," each showcasing the composer's ability to convey a range of emotions through his music.
Recorded in the acoustically superb Chapel Royal at Versailles, this album benefits from the rich, resonant sound that is characteristic of the venue. The performances are impeccable, with fine soloists, an excellent chorus, and instrumentalists who understand the nuances of Lully's style. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer to the genre, "Lully: Grands Motets" offers a captivating journey into the world of one of France's most influential composers.
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Tracks
Jubilate Deo omnis terraJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jubilate Deo: Reges terrae et omnes populiJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jubilate Deo: Arcum conteritJean-Baptiste Lully, Damien Guillon, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jubilate Deo omnis terra IIJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jubilate Deo: Taliter non fecit omni nationiJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jubilate, in conspectu regisJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere mei DeusJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Amplius lava meJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Tibi soli piccaviJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Ecce enim veritatem dilexistiJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Asperges meJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Sarah Szlakmann, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Averte faciem tuamJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Ne projicias me a facie tuaJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Sarah Szlakmann, Damien Guillon, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Docebo iniquos vias tuasJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Domine labia mea aperiesJean-Baptiste Lully, Sarah Szlakmann, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatusJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Benigne fac, DomineJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Miserere: Tunc acceptabisJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt gentesJean-Baptiste Lully, Howard Crook, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Dirumpamus vincula eorumJean-Baptiste Lully, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Qui habitat in caelisJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Ego autem institutus sum rexJean-Baptiste Lully, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Postula a meJean-Baptiste Lully, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Et nunc reges intelligiteJean-Baptiste Lully, Sarah Szlakmann, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Apprehendite disciplinamJean-Baptiste Lully, Howard Crook, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Quare fremuerunt: Beati omnes qui confidunt in eoJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Domine salvum fac regemJean-Baptiste Lully, Amel Brahim-Djelloul, Howard Crook, Damien Guillon, Hervé Lamy, Arnaud Marzorati, Les Pages, Les Chantres, Musica Florea, Olivier Schneebeli
Jean-Baptiste Lully, born in Florence in 1632, was a titan of French Baroque music, despite his Italian roots. His life's work was deeply intertwined with the opulent court of Louis XIV, where he served as a composer, dancer, and instrumentalist. Lully's influence was so profound that he effectively controlled French court music from 1662 onwards, and his style resonated throughout Europe. He is renowned for his operas and his collaborations with the playwright Molière on numerous comédie-ballets, including the iconic "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme."
Lully's contributions to music are vast, with over 40 ballets and a significant body of sacred music to his name. He is credited with founding the French opera genre, creating a unique style of musical declamation that perfectly suited the French language. His tragic death in 1687, resulting from an infection caused by a conducting stick, only adds to the dramatic narrative of his life. Lully's legacy endures, making him a pivotal figure in the history of European music.
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