Immerse yourself in the sacred and enchanting world of Renaissance polyphony with Peter Philips' "Cantiones Sacrae." This exquisite collection, released in 2010 on the prestigious Chandos label, showcases the masterful compositions of Peter Philips, a prominent figure in the late Renaissance and early Baroque musical landscape. Recorded by the renowned Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, under the direction of Richard Marlow, this album is a testament to the choir's sensitivity, poise, and purity of sound.
"Cantiones Sacrae" is a compendium of musical influences that were circulating in Western Europe towards the end of the 16th century. The album features 25 tracks, each a beautifully crafted piece that reflects the spiritual and artistic fervor of the time. From joyous celebrations of religious feasts to contemplative antiphons, the compositions span a range of moods and occasions, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Highlights include the festive "Gaudeamus omnes" and the serene "Ave verum Corpus," both of which demonstrate Philips' skill in weaving intricate polyphonic textures.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes provides ample time to appreciate the subtleties and depths of Philips' compositions. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Renaissance music or a curious newcomer, "Cantiones Sacrae" offers a captivating journey through the sacred music of a bygone era. The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply moving, making this album a standout in the repertoire of Renaissance choral music.
2010 Chandos Records2010 Chandos Records
Tracks
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 1, O beatum et sacrosanctum diem (In Festo Nativitatis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 4, Cantabant Sancti (In Festo SS. Innocentium)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 5, Gaudeamus omnes (In Festo S. Thomæ Martyris)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 6, O nomen Jesu (In Festo Circumcisionis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 7, Modo veniet Dominator (In Festo Circumcisionis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 9, Tu es vas electionis (In Festo Conversionis S. Pauli)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 11, Hodie beata Virgo Maria (In Festo Purificationis B. Mariæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 16, Christus resurgens (In Festo Resurrectionis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 17, Surgens Jesus (In Festo Resurrectionis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 18, Gentes Philippus ducit (In Festo SS. Philippi et Jacobi)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 20, Ascendit Deus (In Festo Ascensionis Domini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 24, Ave verum Corpus (In Festo Corporis Christi)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 28, Gabriel Angelus (In Festo Joannis Baptistæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 32, Ave gratia plena (In Festo S. Annæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 1: No. 33, Surge Petre ( In Festo S. Petri ad Vincula)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 38, Cam jucunditate (In Festo Nativitatis B. Mariæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 39, Factum est silentium (In Festo S. Michælis)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 41, Sancti mei (In Festo Omnium Sanctorum)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 42, O beatum Martinum (In Festo S. Martini)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 44, Cantantibus organis (In Festo S. Cæciliæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 48, Tristitia vestra (Tempore Paschali)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 50, Gaudent in cælis (In Natalis plurimorum Martyrum)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 56, Ave Regina cælorum (Antiphona B. Mariæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 58, Salve, Regina (Antiphona B. Mariæ)Peter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
Cantiones sacrae, Vol. 2: No. 68, Ne reminiscaris, DominePeter Philips, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Richard Marlow
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