Ars Nova Copenhagen in a program of English and Italian works from the 13th and 14th centuries. Recorded live in concert at the Kostel Matky Boží před Týnem (Church of Mother of God before Týn) in Prague, as part of the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival
Then, anthems by Henry Purcell, with Collegium Vocale Ghent. Recorded live in concert in the Polish National Catholic Cathedral’s Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, as part of the Wratislavia Cantans Festival, also known as the International Festival of Oratorio and Cantata Music, held every September in Wrocław, Poland.
Playlist
Ars Nova Copenhagen; Paul Hillier, director
Anonymous (England, 14th century)
Venite a laudare / Beata viscera
Anonymous, from Il Laudario di Cortona manuscript (late 13th century)
Laude novella sin cantata
Leonel Power (~1370-1445)
Gloria
Anonymous, Il Laudario di Cortona
Oimé lasso a freddo lo mio core
Anonymous (England, 14th century)
Doleo super te
Anonymous, Il Laudario di Cortona
Sin Laudato San Francesco
Anonymous (England, 14th century)
Tommas gemma Cantaurie primula
Anonymous, Il Laudario di Cortona
Altimissima luce col grande splendore
Collegium Vocale Ghent; Philippe Herreweghe, director
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Funeral Sentences
– March, Z. 860
– Man that is born of a woman, Z. 27
– Canzona, Z. 860
– In the midst of life, Z. 17
– Canzona, Z. 860
– Thou knowest Lord, Z. 58c
– March, Z. 860
Grace Davidson, soprano; Alex Potter, countertenor; Thomas Hobbs, tenor; Peter Kooij, bass
Rejoice in the Lord always, Z. 49
Alex Boden, tenor
Matthew Brook, bass
Opening & Closing Theme for Baroque&Before: Joan Ambrosio Dalza: Piva, performed by Musica Reservata (Boston Skyline BSD 123)
