Description

Jacob Obrecht: Missa “Super Maria Zart” - Prague Madrigal Singers, conductor: Miroslav Venhoda / Supraphon LP Mono 1968

0 12 0464

Product Features

Label: Supraphon – 0 12 0464
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
Country: Czechoslovakia
Released: 1968
Genre: Classical
Style: Renaissance, Religious

Overview

This Supraphon LP features Jacob Obrecht's "Missa Super Maria Zart," a quintessential piece of Renaissance religious music. Performed by the Prague Madrigal Singers under the direction of Miroslav Venhoda, this recording offers an authentic and deeply spiritual rendition of Obrecht's composition. Released in 1968, the album captures the intricate polyphony and sacred beauty of the Renaissance period, making it a valuable addition for classical music enthusiasts and collectors of religious music.

Interesting Facts

Jacob Obrecht: A prominent Renaissance composer from the Netherlands, Obrecht was known for his intricate and expressive polyphonic music.
Missa “Super Maria Zart”: One of Obrecht's most famous masses, based on the Marian hymn "Maria Zart," showcases his skill in polyphonic composition.
Miroslav Venhoda: A renowned Czech conductor and musicologist, Venhoda specialized in early music and played a crucial role in the revival of Renaissance and Baroque music in the 20th century.
Prague Madrigal Singers: An ensemble dedicated to performing early music, known for their precise and emotive interpretations.

Track Listing

Side A:

Kyrie
- Kyrie - 1:25
- Christe - 1:45
- Kyrie - 1:35
Gloria
- Gloria - 2:40
- Domine Jesu - 2:00
- Qui Tolis Primum - 2:25
- Qui Tolis Secundum - 2:30
- Quoniam Tu Solus - 2:20
Credo
- Credo In Unum Deum - 3:55
- Qui Propter Nos - 2:15
- Et Incarnatus Est - 1:55
- Et Ressurrexit - 3:55

Side B:

Sanctus – Benedictus
- Sanctus - 3:05
- Pleni Sunt Coeli - 1:40
- Osanna - 1:20
- Benedictus - 3:10
- Osanna - 1:30
Agnus Dei
- Agnus Primum - 3:00
- Agnus Secundum - 2:35
- Agnus Tertium - 3:10