Immerse yourself in the sacred and hauntingly beautiful world of Gregorian chant and medieval choral music with Schola Antiqua's "Victoria, T.L.: Choral Music." Released in 2005 under the Glossa label, this album is a profound exploration of the works of Tomás Luis de Victoria, one of the most revered composers of the Renaissance period. Spanning an impressive two hours and fifty-six minutes, the album features fifty-seven tracks that encapsulate the spiritual depth and musical brilliance of Victoria's compositions.
Schola Antiqua, renowned for their meticulous attention to historical performance practices, delivers a performance that is both authentic and deeply moving. The ensemble's precise harmonies and resonant vocals bring to life the intricate polyphony and solemn melodies that characterize Victoria's choral works. From the penitential chants of "Tenebrae factae sunt" to the solemn beauty of "O vos omnes, qui transitis per viam," each piece is a testament to the composer's mastery of sacred music.
This album is not just a collection of tracks but a journey through the liturgical year, encompassing the solemnity of Lent, the joy of Easter, and the reverence of the Mass. The chants and motets, sung in Latin, evoke a sense of timelessness and transcendence, transporting the listener to the sacred spaces where these works were originally performed. Schola Antiqua's interpretation is both scholarly and heartfelt, offering a profound experience for those who appreciate the rich heritage of early Western music.
"Victoria, T.L.: Choral Music" is a must-listen for enthusiasts of Gregorian chant and medieval choral music, providing a comprehensive and immersive exploration of Victoria's contributions to the choral repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned listener or new to the genre, this album offers a deeply enriching and spiritually uplifting experience.
(C) 2005 Glossa(P) 2005 Glossa
Tracks
Vexilla regis more hispanoTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Hosanna filio DavidAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Pueri hebraeorumTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Passio secundum JoannemTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
O Domine Jesu ChristeTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Zelus domus tuaeAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Avertantur retrorsum et erubescantAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Incipit lamentatio JeremiaeTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Et egressus estTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Manum suamTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Liberavit DominusAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Deus meus eripe meAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Amicus meusTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Judas mercatorTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Unus ex discipulisTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Dixi iniquisAnonymous, Schola Antiqua
Exsurge DomineAnonymous, Schola Antiqua
Eram quasi agnusTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Una horaTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Seniores populiTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Tantum ergoTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Astiterunt reges terraeTomás Luis de Victoria, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Diviserunt sibi vestimenti meaAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Cogitavit DominusTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Matribus suis dixeruntTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Ego vir vidensTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Vim faciebantAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Insurrexerunt in me testes iniquiAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Tamquam ad latronemTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Tenebrae factae suntTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Animam meam dilectamTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Ab insurgentibus in meAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Locuti sunt adversaum me lingua dolosaAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Tradiderunt meTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Jesum tradidit impiusTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Caligaverunt oculi meiTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Posuerunt super caput eius - Benedictus Deus Dominus IsraelAnonymous, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Passio secundum JoannemTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Vere languores nostrosTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Ecce lignum Crucis - Popule meusAnonymous, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
In pace in idipsum dormiamAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
In pace in idipsum dormiamAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Misericordiae DominiTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Quomodo obscuratumTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Incipit oratio JeremiaeTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Elevamini portae aeternalisAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Tu autem Domini miserere meiAnonymous, Schola Antiqua, Juan Carlos Asensio
Recessit pastor nosterTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
O vos omnes, qui transitis per viamTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
Ecce quomodo moriturTomás Luis de Victoria, Colombina, La
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