Description

Orlando di Lasso: Bußpsalmen – Penitential Psalms Part 2 (Digital SACD/CD)

Product Details

UPC: 4006408671305
Product Type: CD
Title: Bußpsalmen – Penitential Psalms Volume 2
Composer: Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594)
Performers: Production & Co-Production:
- Choir: Tölzer Knabenchor
- Ensemble: Musicalische Compagney Berlin
- Conductor/Overall Direction: Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
A co-production with Bayerischer Rundfunk; released by CAPRICCIO / DELTA MUSIC GmbH, Frechen, Germany (©2005)
Format & Playback:
CD Audio
Total Running Time: Approximately 67 minutes, 56 seconds
Design & Artwork:
Cover Design by so wie?sol

Overview

Experience the profound spiritual expression of Orlando di Lasso’s sacred music in the second volume of his renowned Bußpsalmen (Penitential Psalms). This volume presents four masterfully rendered penitential works, including settings of Psalms 51, 102, 130, and 143. Performed by the distinguished Tölzer Knabenchor and the Musicalische Compagney Berlin under the insightful direction of Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, the recording captures the emotional depth and intricate polyphony characteristic of Renaissance sacred music. Perfect for both devoted collectors and enthusiasts of early music, this release offers a rare window into the devotional artistry of one of the foremost composers of his time.

German Translation – Übersicht

Erleben Sie die tiefgreifende geistliche Ausdruckskraft von Orlando di Lassos Bußpsalmen im zweiten Band seiner berühmten Sammlung. Dieses Volume präsentiert vier meisterhaft interpretierte Bußpsalmen mit Vertonungen der Psalmen 51, 102, 130 und 143. Unter der einfühlsamen Leitung von Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden verkünden der renommierte Tölzer Knabenchor und das Musicalische Compagney Berlin die emotionale Tiefe und kunstvolle Polyphonie, die für die geistliche Musik der Renaissance kennzeichnend sind. Ideal für anspruchsvolle Sammler und Frühmusikliebhaber bietet diese Veröffentlichung einen einzigartigen Einblick in das andächtige Schaffen eines der bedeutendsten Komponisten seiner Zeit.

Product Features-

Historical and Spiritual Depth:
Delve into the sacred dimensions of Renaissance music with Lasso’s penitential settings, which convey both penitence and hope.
Expertly Performed:
Marked by the refined vocal quality of the Tölzer Knabenchor and the sensitive instrumental support by Musicalische Compagney Berlin.
Dynamic Live and Studio Engineering:
Finely balanced acoustics and modern digital remastering capture all the nuances of these devotional masterpieces.
Cultural Legacy:
This recording is a tribute to the enduring impact of early sacred music, presenting a repertoire essential to the history of Western choral tradition.

Interesting Facts

Revered Composer:
Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594) was one of the most prolific Renaissance composers whose sacred works continue to inspire with their emotional depth and technical mastery.
Repertory Focus:
Volume 2 specifically includes:
- Quartus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 51/50) – [20:07]
- Quintus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 102/101) – [25:08]
- Sextus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 130/129) – [7:59]
- Septimus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 143/142) – [14:09]
Artistic Collaboration:
The project brings together exceptional vocal talent and period-informed instrumental performance, resulting in a historically and emotionally compelling interpretation.
Co-Production Excellence:
The collaboration with Bayerischer Rundfunk ensures that the recording not only holds historical significance but also meets modern standards of audio excellence.

German Translation – Interessante Fakten

Verehrter Komponist:
Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594) zählt zu den bedeutendsten Komponisten der Renaissance. Seine geistlichen Werke faszinieren mit emotionaler Tiefe und technisch hoher Kunstfertigkeit.
Repertoire-Schwerpunkt:
Band 2 umfasst:
- Quartus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 51/50) – [20:07]
- Quintus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 102/101) – [25:08]
- Sextus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 130/129) – [7:59]
- Septimus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 143/142) – [14:09]
Künstlerische Zusammenarbeit:
Das Projekt vereint außergewöhnliche Vokalinterpretationen des Tölzer Knabenchors mit der historisch informierten Begleitung des Musicalischen Compagney Berlin, was zu einer historisch und emotional bewegenden Aufführung führt.
Hervorragende Co-Produktion:
Die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bayerischen Rundfunk garantiert, dass diese Aufnahme sowohl historisch bedeutsam als auch auf modernem hohem technischem Niveau realisiert wurde.

Track Listing:

Quartus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 51/50) – 20:07
Quintus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 102/101) – 25:08
Sextus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 130/129) – 7:59
Septimus Psalmus Poenitentialis (Psalm 143/142) – 14:09

Publisher Information

This album is a co-production with Bayerischer Rundfunk and was released by CAPRICCIO as a product of DELTA MUSIC GmbH in Frechen, Germany.
Cover Design by so wie?sol.
For more details, visit: www.capriccio.at

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