Gothic Voices presents works from the 12th-15th centuries honoring the Biblical matriarch Mary in her various guises: caring mother, virgin lover, guiding light. Ancient ritualistic texts explore her mythical and human aspects and are set to music by masters of mediaeval England. Recorded live in concert in London’s Cadogan Hall.
PROGRAM
Anonymous, 13th century
Ave Maria; Super te Ierusalem – Sed fulsit virginitas
Anonymous, 14th century
Stella maris illustrans Omnia; Laetatur celi curia
Anonymous, 12th century
Tronus regis
John Dunstable (1390-1453)
Ave maris stella – Beata mater
Richard Smert (1428?-1477?)
Ave, decus seculi
Anonymous, 13th century
Sancta mater graciae – Dou way Robin
St. Godrich of Finchale (1080-1170)
Crist and Sainte Marie
Anonymous, 15th century
Sancta Maria Virgo
Anonymous, 13th century
Stond wel Moder
Anonymous, 15th century
Jesu fili Dei – Jesu fili virginis – Jesu lumen veritatis
Walter Frye (~1450)
Ave Regina Caelorum a 4
Anonymous
Gaude Maria Virgo; Alleluya psallat – Alleluya concinat – Alleluya – Virgo Jesse
ENCORE
Anonymous, 15th century
Agnus Dei
ENSEMBLE
Gothic Voices
– Julian Podger, Stephen Harrold, tenors
– Catherine King, Caroline Trevor, mezzo-sopranos
– Stephen Charlesworth, baritone
Opening & Closing Theme for Baroque&Before:
Joan Ambrosio Dalza: Piva, performed by Musica Reservata (Boston Skyline BSD 123)