Gesualdos nine polyphonic settings responsory iix for good friday are surrounded by appropriate plainchant. These videos highlight a few different perspectives on the. Half way through i changed my mind about the way i had typeset it and because of time constraints and the lack of any interest in scotland ive not managed to redo the stuff i did. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. However, the bestknown fact of his life is his brutal killing of his first wife and her aristocratic lover upon. Aug 15, 20 gesualdo c156116, prince of venosa, is well known as the archchromaticist not to mention wifemurderer of the late renaissance. Gesualdo da venosa tenebrae the hilliard ensemble cividale del friuli duomo 8 maggio 1995 mancano alcune battute di gregoriano. Responsoria 1611 herreweghe, collegium vocale gent gesualdo collegium vocale gent herreweghe.
Tenebrae responsoria, an album by carlo gesualdo, ensemble energeia, jeandominique abrell on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The music of tenebrae brings you back to that premodern world which is always good to visit. The word tenebrae is latin for shadows or darkness. In 16, gesualdos elder son died, and gesualdo himself followed on september 8 at age 47. In october of 2019, ecm issued remember me, my dear, an archival concert document from 2014s final tour by the hilliard ensemble and saxophonist jan garbarek. Nov 27, 2015 carlo gesualdo from tenebrae responsories 1611 1. Last year i spent ages editing the tenebrae psalms and responsories in english, but based on the gregorian melodies.
Gesualdo the hilliard ensemble tenebrae cd discogs. Carlo gesualdo tenebrae responsories for holy saturday 1. It is not an insult to this repertoire to say that it is great music when one is depressed. The gesualdo six performing arts facebook 574 photos. When he discovered that his wife had been unfaithful, he had her and her lover murdered and. They specialise in performing a cappella sacred vocal music. Gesualdo 2010 by marcandre dalbavie, lyrics by richard millet.
Tenebrae factae sunt selection from tenebrae responsories for good friday, published 1611, by carlo gesualdo 1566 16. Responsoria et alia ad officium hebdomadae sanctae spectantia is a collection of music for holy week by italian composer carlo gesualdo, published in 1611. Responsoria et alia ad officium hebdomadae sanctae spectantia is a collection of music for. Gesualdo, tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday, the kings singers this album is by the italian renaissance composer carlo. For the track list and album notes and to buy the cd or album download please click the link to the hyperion records website. Gesualdo, tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday, the kings singers this album is by the italian renaissance composer carlo gesualdo.
The gesualdo six is a vocal consort directed by owain park. The same publication includes similar sets of responsories for maundy thursday and holy saturday. Gesualdo tenebrae responsories for holy saturday youtube. Posts about the hilliard ensemble written by tyran grillo. When he discovered that his wife had been unfaithful, he had her and her lover murdered and left on his palace steps, impaled on the same sword. Tenebrae factae sunt by carlo gesualdo di venosa 156016. Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. I was working on this as news was breaking about the fire at notre dame cathedral, so i was thinking a lot about sacred music and sacred spaces, but also about the hard lines we draw between devotional music and nondenominational music that still embodies some aspects of reverence for the divine, and what it means to enjoy music or. Tenebrae, an album by carlo gesualdo, the hilliard ensemble on spotify. Tenebrae the complete responsoria the hilliard ensemble on allmusic 1991.
Jan 04, 2015 carlo gesualdo tenebrae responsories for holy saturday 1. Gesualdo tenebrae responsories victoria lamentations for. Tenebrae, an album by carlo gesualdo, the hilliard ensemble on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It is called the city of prince of musicians, in honour of carlo gesualdo. Those services are known as the tenebrae, or shadows. Tenebrae demonstrating once again why they are one of the worlds leading vocal ensembles. Matthew bournes the car man 2001 music by george bizet, rodin shchedrin, terry davies alan vincent, saranne. Samuel weber just dropped into my inbox something ive longed for over many years. In a candlelit sanctuary christs suffering is commemorated through scripture and song. For purity and precision of tone, and flawless intonation, nigel shorts chamber choir tenebrae is pretty much unbeatable. Miserere to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He is considered to be one of the finest and certainly one. The couple separated in 1608, and in 1610 deste began divorce proceedings against gesualdo, but changed her mind and returned. Gesualdo, tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday, the kings. The tallis scholars is a british professional early music vocal ensemble normally consisting of two singers per part, with a core group of ten singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his murderous past. The hilliard ensemble telecharger et ecouter les albums. The tallis scholars cope well with the difficulties of the responsories, not least the tuning, even if coordination in attack occasionally suffers and. In monte oliveti, feria quinta, tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday. Video on youtube dalounanawal is surrounded by dancers with the greek them, the video was filmed in prague. It is a complete tenebrae service, sung mostly in english, to be used in any parish. Carlo gesualdo da venosa probably 8 march 1566 8 september 16 was prince of. Gesualdo is an italian town in the region of campania, province of avellino, with. It involves extinguishing candles one by one as christ goes through his passion.
The town is located in the middle of irpinia, between the. Some other recordings devoted to gesualdos sacred music. Being a nobleman, gesualdo was, of course, immune from prosecution. Here is the outline for a tenebrae service reflecting on the shadows of the cross.
Gesualdo tenebrae responsories victoria lamentations for holy saturday 20 marked gesualdos 400th anniversary. In solidarity with listeners and because digital downloads deprive us of the pleasure of. Tenebrae responsories hilliard ensemble ecm new series 21422 2 cds. She founded the practice of scientific natural history in germany, lived to the age of 81 at a time when the life expectancy was early 40s at best, and wrote the oldest. Carlo gesualdo tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday. Tenebrae factae sunt tenebrae factae sunt is the eighth responsorio for holy week and the fifth responsorio of matins for good friday. Buy gesualdo tenebrae responsories for holy saturday by carlo gesualdo, peter phillips, tallis scholars from amazons classical music store. Tenebrae choir tchaikovsky, legend the crown of roses. It consists of three sets of nine short pieces, one set for each of maundy thursday, good friday and holy saturday, and a psalm and a hymn. Carlo gesualdo da venosa probably 8 march 1566 8 september 16 was prince of venosa and count of conza. Ssattb choir sheet music book by carlo gesualdo di venosa 156016. Gimell gesualdo tenebrae responsories for holy saturday. Kenneth sillito two versions, hd 1080p more than 2,674,000 views on youtube. Transeamus, released in late 2014, was the last album the hilliard ensemble recorded before retiring at the end of that year, and it marked their return to the music of the 15th century.
Carlo gesualdo 156616 tenebrae responsoria ensemble arte musica francesco cera conductor introduction seniores populi gesualdo judas agrees to betray jesus amicus meus gesualdo. And although these works have been recorded a number of times previously, nothing can match the hilliards beautifullystructured and persuasive account. The tenebrae service is an ancient tradition in christian history that took place on one of the last three days of holy week. For many congregations the tenebrae service, usually held on maundy thursday or good friday, is one of the most moving and meaningful worship services of the year. Tenebrae responsoria, an album by carlo gesualdo, ensemble energeia, jeandominique abrell on spotify.
As annotator glenn watkins puts it in the booklet, gesualdos sacred music fell completely into oblivion. Gesualdos works for tenebrae are more harmonically and rhythmically daring than those of, say, lassus or victoria. Gesualdo da venosa tenebrae the hilliard ensemble cividale del friuli duomo 8 maggio 1995 mancano alcune battute di gregoriano live registrazione privata. Tenebrae tchaikovsky, legend the crown of roses cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul, philadelphia 9 november 2012 2012 the tenebrae choir. Davalos went to his computer and paged through youtube videos of his. Provided to youtube by universal music group gesualdo. Carlo gesualdo from tenebrae responsories 1611 youtube. The tenebrae responsoria, published in 1611, are religious music, responsories for holy week, but stylistically they. One of the worlds leading vocal ensembles, under the direction of nigel short, renowned for its passion and precision. To do this yourself would require weekswell, if i did it, it would be longerand here it is ready for. It has many buildings, fountains, great belvederes, a beautiful medieval old town, which has been partially restored since the irpinia earthquake in 1980. The tenebrae responsoria was written for christian liturgical use in holy week. O dayspring, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness.
Very different from the hilliard ensemble recording, but also beautiful in. The responsoriawhich were splendidly recorded by the hilliard ensemble. Apr 20, 2011 the music of tenebrae brings you back to that premodern world which is always good to visit. Sitemap contact us distributors faq credits privacy policy terms and conditions facebook twitter newsletter contact us distributors faq. Celebration of tenebrae expresses expectation, suffering. From this large 1611 publication the kings singers select the tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday. Complete your gesualdo the hilliard ensemble collection. Their collective cohesion in conveying the myriad harmonic nuances, prominent and understated, of this often peculiar music, is simply breathtaking. Gesualdo is an italian town in the region of campania, province of avellino, with about 3,800 inhabitants. The tenebrae responsories comprise a set of pieces for holy week, in all twentyseven motets for six voices, a psalm, and a hymn, published under his own supervision in 1611.
This adaptation of the liturgy of tenebrae works well in schools and has an impact on pupils. Described as phenomenal the times and devastatingly beautiful gramophone magazine, awardwinning choir tenebrae, under the direction of nigel short, is one of the worlds leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. The jews have instigated the crucifixion of our lord and, as he hangs upon the cross, darkness falls over the earth. Tenebrae is a remarkable service thats rarely used today. In 1597, deste bore gesualdo a second son who died in 1600, an event that plunged the prince into a deep despair.
And although these works have been recorded a number of times previously, nothing can match the hilliard s beautifullystructured and persuasive account. Carlo gesualdo tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday 5. With this, its debut recording for deutsche grammophon, tenebrae takes the opportunity to celebrate this visionary composer and his contemporary, victoria. Although best known for his secular music, he also wrote an almost equivalent number of sacred works that demonstrate his fervent faith. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Tenebrae factae sunt by carlo gesualdo di venosa 1560.
Responsoria 1611 herreweghe, collegium vocale gent. The hilliard ensemble rise to the challenge of the responsoria on gesualdo. If any of gesualdo s music can persuade the sceptics then it is surely this cycle of 27 holy week responsories, a coherent and stylistically convincing sequence of sustained beauty and vehemence. In 16, gesualdo s elder son died, and gesualdo himself followed on september 8 at age 47.
Tristis est anima live hilliard ensemble trans limen ad lumen. Gesualdo 2010 by marc andre dalbavie, lyrics by richard millet. Tenebrae meaning darkness or shadows is the morning prayer of the church on holy thursday, good friday and holy saturday. Matthews tonight are like the windows at chartres, a reminder that the pre. Carlo gesualdos name will always conjure up a special image. If your looking for some creative ideas for your tenebrae service, this past year we found it worked really well to use a series of videos created by the skit guys. Cada batepapo e dividido em tres blocos, publicados as 2as, 4as e 6as aqui no youtube. Responsoria 1611 feria quinta, tenebrae responsories for maundy thursday. Heres my newest episode of getting warmer for nts radio.
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