Immerse yourself in the profound and spiritual sounds of Tomás Luis de Victoria's "Passion - Officivm Hebdomadæ Sanctæ," a masterful collection of Gregorian chants and medieval choral works that delve deep into the sacred rituals of Holy Week. Released in 2021 under the Alia Vox label, this album is a testament to the timeless beauty of Renaissance polyphony, expertly performed by Jordi Savall leading La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hespèrion XXI.
Spanning nearly two hours, this meticulously crafted album features 88 tracks that guide you through the liturgical services of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Each piece is a testament to Victoria's genius, offering a pure and subtly nuanced exploration of the Passion of Christ. The album opens with the solemn chants of "Dominica in ramis palmarum" and progresses through the poignant readings and responsories of the Tenebrae services, culminating in the hauntingly beautiful "Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae."
Victoria's "Passion - Officivm Hebdomadæ Sanctæ" is not just an album; it's an experience that transports you to the sacred spaces of Renaissance Spain, where the music of the church was the heartbeat of daily life. The intricate polyphony and haunting melodies of these chants and responsories are performed with a level of precision and devotion that honors the sacred texts and the composer's vision. Whether you are a seasoned fan of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
(C) 2021 Alia Vox(P) 2021 Alia Vox
Tracks
Dominica in ramis palmarum: Introductio. Unus ex discipulusTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Dominica in ramis palmarum: Antiphona. Hosanna filio DavidTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Dominica in ramis palmarum: Antiphona. Pueri HebræorumTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Dominica in ramis palmarum: Passio secundum MathæumTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Dominica in ramis palmarum: In elevatione Domini. O Domine Jesu ChristeTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Ad matutinum. Introductio "Eram quasi agnus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In primo nocturno. Antiphon. Zelus domus tuæ. Versiculum "Avertantur retrorsum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Incipit Lamentatio Jeremiæ Prophetæ"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Aleph. Quomodo sedet"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Beth. Plorans ploravit"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Vau. Et egressus est"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Zain"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Antiphona. Recordata est Jerusalem"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secundaTomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Introductio"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Jod. Manum suam"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Caph. Omnis populus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In secundo notturno. Introductio "Tenebrae factae sunt"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In secundo notturno. Versiculum "Deus meus eripe me"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Quartum Responsorium "Amicus meus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Quintum Responsorium "Judas mercator pessimus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Sextum Responsorium "Unus ex discipulis"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In tertio notturno. Versiculum "Exsurge Domine"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In tertio notturno. Septimum Responsorium "Eram quasi agnus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In tertio notturno. Octavum Responsorium "Una hora"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In tertio notturno. Nonum Responsorium "Seniores populi"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Ad laudes. Introductio "Amicus meus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Ad laudes. Canticum Zachariæ "Benedictus Dominus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: Ad laudes. Psalmus 50 "Miserere mei"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria quinta in coena domini: In elevatione corporis christi. In Missa Tantum ergo. Hymnus "Pange Lingua"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Ad matutinum. Introductio "Ecce quomodo"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: In primo nocturno. Antiphona "Astiterunt reges terrae"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Heth"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio prima "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Lamed. Matribus suis dixerunt"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Mem. Cui comparabo te?"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio secunda "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Aleph. Ego vir videns"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Aleph. Meminavit"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae. Lectio tertia "Jerusalem, convertere ad Dominum"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: In secundo notturno. Introductio "Eram quasi agnus"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: In secundo notturno. Antiphona "Vim faciebant"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: In secundo notturno. Versiculum "Insurrexerunt in me"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Quartum Responsorium "Tanquam ad latronem"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Quintum Responsorium "Tenebrae factae sunt"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: Sex tenebrae responsoria. Sextum Responsorium "Animam meam dilectam"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Feria sexta in passione Domini: In tertio notturno. Versiculum "Locuti sunt adversum me lingua"Tomás Luis de Victoria, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations
Tomás Luis de Victoria, born around 1548 in Sanchidrián, Spain, is celebrated as the most renowned Spanish composer of the Renaissance era. His musical journey began as a choirboy in Ávila Cathedral, where he also honed his skills on the keyboard. Victoria's career flourished in both Spain and Italy, and he is revered for his intense and deeply emotional motets, as well as his profound compositions for the Offices of the Dead and Holy Week. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Victoria's extensive body of work is almost exclusively devoted to sacred and polyphonic vocal music, set to Latin texts. His contributions to the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation are monumental, placing him alongside giants like Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Orlande de Lassus. Victoria's legacy endures, inspiring generations with his timeless choral masterpieces.