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Release Date: 02/26/2008 Label: Signum U.k. Catalog #: 119 Spars Code: n/a Composer: of Portugal John IV, Cristóbal de Morales, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Diogo Dias Melgás, Sebastian de Vivanco, Alonso Lobo, Juan Gutierrez de Padilla, King of Portugal John IV Orchestra/Ensemble: King's Singers
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 By now The King's Singers certainly can record almost anything they want, and this program, focusing on repertoire from the "Golden Age" of Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican vocal music, grew organically from the group's church concerts. The result is a collection of rarely-heard primarily polyphonic works from the 16th and early 17th centuries, most notably several settings of the text Versa est in luctum (from the Book of Job) and two remarkable and substantial works by Alonso Lobo--Lamentations and Libera me--both notable for their rich textures and vibrant, often surprising harmonies that these six singers exploit to the fullest. The opening work, Crux fidelis, from King John IV of Portugal (1604-56), is an exquisitely crafted hymn that captivates with its gorgeous harmonies interspersed with verses of plainchant. Here all aspects of the singers' impeccable diction, phrasing, blend, balance, and expressive nuance are on display, absolutely clear and with pleasing, natural presence (engineer Mike Hatch, a veteran of so many first rate vocal recordings, also must receive at least some of the credit for this!). In other hands, a program focusing on sacred music with sombre themes--lamentations, mourning, sorrow, fasting and tears, deliverance from everlasting death--might be doomed before it began; but The King's Singers as usual bring a freshness and vitality to their vocalism and a warm, welcoming quality to their sound that projects a certain "personality" that not only makes listening easy, but brings substantial rewards as well. No one who enjoys this repertoire or The King's Singers needs further encouragement; and it's always a pleasure to be reminded of or introduced so favorably to composers such as Alonso Lobo. Highly recommended! --David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com |
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| 1. |
Crux fidelis by of Portugal John IV | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: Portugal |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 9 Minutes 51 Secs. |
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Missa "Mille regretz": Kyrie by Cristóbal de Morales | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: by 1544; Italy |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 4 Minutes 51 Secs. |
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Missa "Pro defunctis": Versa est in luctum by Tomás Luis de Victoria | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: by 1583; Italy |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 3 Minutes 33 Secs. |
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In ieiunio et fletu by Diogo Dias Melgás | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Baroque Written: 17th Century; Portugal |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 2 Minutes 51 Secs. |
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Versa est in luctum by Sebastian de Vivanco | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: Spain |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 5 Minutes 26 Secs. |
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Lamentationes Ieremiae Prophetae by Alonso Lobo | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: Spain |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 18 Minutes 17 Secs. |
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Versa est in Luctum by Juan Gutierrez de Padilla | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Baroque Written: Mexico |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 3 Minutes 24 Secs. |
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Pia et dolorosa Mater by Diogo Dias Melgás | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Baroque Written: 17th Century; Portugal |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 2 Minutes 23 Secs. |
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Versa est in luctum by Alonso Lobo | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: 1598; Spain |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 5 Minutes 3 Secs. |
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Libera me, Domine by Alonso Lobo | |||||
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Orchestra/Ensemble:
King's Singers
Period: Renaissance Written: Spain |
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Date of Recording: 2007 Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Gloucestershire Length: 8 Minutes 44 Secs. |
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