Immerse yourself in the sacred and serene world of Francis Poulenc's choral masterpieces with this exquisite 2008 release, "Poulenc: Gloria & Motets." This album, released on the prestigious Hyperion label, is a testament to Poulenc's profound compositional skills and his deep spiritual connection to his music. The disc features the renowned English choir Polyphony, under the expert direction of Stephen Layton, delivering first-rate performances that capture the essence of Poulenc's sacred choral works.
The album opens with Poulenc's iconic "Gloria," a radiant and uplifting piece that showcases the choir's exceptional vocal prowess. Following this, the album delves into a collection of motets, including the penitential "4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence," the contemplative "4 Motets pour le temps de Noël," and the reverent "Salve regina" and "Exultate Deo." Each piece is a masterclass in choral writing, demonstrating Poulenc's unique ability to blend rich harmonies with poignant melodies.
Recorded in April 2007 and released in March 2008, this album was nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Gramophone Awards 2008, and was hailed as an Editor's Choice and Critics' Choice. With a total duration of 55 minutes, the album is a compact yet comprehensive exploration of Poulenc's sacred choral repertoire, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. The album's 16 tracks are a journey through Poulenc's spiritual and musical landscape, offering a profound and enriching listening experience.
Gloria, FP 177: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Gloria, FP 177: II. Laudamus teFrancis Poulenc, Britten Sinfonia, Polyphony, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Gloria, FP 177: III. Domine DeusFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Susan Gritton
Gloria, FP 177: IV. Domini Fili unigeniteFrancis Poulenc, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton, Polyphony, Britten Sinfonia
Gloria, FP 177: V. Domine Deus, agnus DeiFrancis Poulenc, Stephen Layton, Susan Gritton, Polyphony, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Britten Sinfonia
Gloria, FP 177: VI. Qui sedes ad dexteram PatrisFrancis Poulenc, Britten Sinfonia, Polyphony, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Susan Gritton, Stephen Layton
Salve regina, FP 110Francis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: I. Timor et tremorFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: II. Vinea mea electaFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: III. Tenebrae factae suntFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour un temps de pénitence, FP 97: IV. Tristis est anima meaFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: I. O magnum mysteriumFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: II. Quem vidistis Pastores diciteFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: III. Videntes stellamFrancis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
4 Motets pour le temps de Noël, FP 152: IV. Hodie Christus natus estFrancis Poulenc, Stephen Layton, Polyphony
Exultate Deo, FP 109Francis Poulenc, Polyphony, Stephen Layton
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