Europe’s Golden Age
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Label: Linn
Cat No: BKD052
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Release Date: 19th May 2014
Contents
Works
Miserere mei, DeusAbsalon fili mi
O vos omnes
Ave virgo sanctissima
Justorum animae
Timor et tremor
Tristis est anima mea
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da
Stabat MaterPanis angelicus
Ave Maria
Versa est in luctum
Artists
MagnificatConductor
Philip CaveWorks
Miserere mei, DeusAbsalon fili mi
O vos omnes
Ave virgo sanctissima
Justorum animae
Timor et tremor
Tristis est anima mea
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da
Stabat MaterPanis angelicus
Ave Maria
Versa est in luctum
Artists
MagnificatConductor
Philip CaveAbout
The inspiring and uplifting sacred music of the late 16th century defines ‘Europe’s Golden Age’, and Magnificat captures that spirit with its very special golden choral sound.
Originally released in 1996, ‘Europe's Golden Age’ has been re-issued as part of Linn’s Echo series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the label’s award-winning catalogue.
There are contributions from the great polyphonists des Prez, Lassus and Victoria, as well as a selection of other exquisite works by Guerrero and Rebelo.
Familiar gems such as Palestrina’s Stabat mater and Allegri’s Miserere mei, with appropriate vocal ornamentation and great sensitivity to the texts, complete Magnificat’s stunning debut.
Magnificat is one of the world’s premier vocal ensembles whose recordings have met with huge critical acclaim: 'Spem in alium' was hailed as ‘quite the best performance of Tallis's 40-part Spem in alium that I have heard' by Gramophone and was ‘First Choice’ in Building A Library on BBC Radio 3's CD Review. In addition, Victoria’s 'Officium Defunctorum' was named ‘Critics’ Choice’ by Gramophone and chosen by The Rough Guide as one of its ‘100 Essential Classical CDs’.
Directed by Philip Cave, Magnificat specialises in the restoration and performance of neglected choral masterpieces of the 16th and 17th centuries.
In association with Linn Records, Magnificat has undertaken many highly successful recording projects, including Latin sacred music by Robert Parsons, Robert White and William Byrd and two recordings to commemorate the 450th anniversary of composer Philippe Rogier.
‘A thick and rich sound which creates a vivid performance.’ - Independent on Sunday
‘…wonderful, luscious sounds from a highly accomplished ensemble.' - The Oxford Times
‘The sound these singers make is exquisite...’ - The Sunday Times
‘The singers of Magnificat have a rich, creamy sound, well blended but with each voice part’s individuality also fully audible.’ - IRR
'Magnificat's cast list is about as good as it gets...' - BBC Music Magazine
‘Truly lovely performances by a very talented choir.’ - Classic FM
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