ROMA TRIUMPHANS
The Counter-Reformation in Rome.
Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal
Christopher Jackson
SACD2 2507
“What a beautiful CD! If you've never heard the rich-textured, vibrant sound of voices and viols, this would make an ideal first experience; and if you have, you'll be impressed with… the ardent, deeply felt expression of the singers, perfectly imitated and supported by the instruments…. There are other fine recordings of similar repertoire, but none better than this one. Highly recommended!“
- David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com 10/10 review
of Rise, O my soul [ACD2 2506]
This recording presents music for 2 and 3 choirs from the Counter-Reformation in Rome. All music is from Roman sources, including unpublished manuscripts.
The Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal (almost universally known as SMAM) is a group of 13 to 18 professional singers, in this recording with
cello, organ and theorbo accompaniment. While specialising in music of the Renaissance and Baroque, as their name would suggest, SMAM is also known for performances of music by contemporary composers. Their most recent ATMA Classique recording features English Anthems from the 17th Century [ACD2 2506]; they have also recorded the Stabat Mater of Arvo Pärt [ACD2 2310].
Co-founder of SMAM in 1974, Christopher Jackson has been its Artistic Director since 1988. A noted organist and harpsichordist, he has been a leader in the Early Music life in Montreal for over 30 years.
Recorded at the church of La Nativité de la Sainte-Vierge, La Prairie, Québec, April 30 - May 4, 2007. Produced by Johanne Goyette, with SACD editing by Anne-Marie Sylvestre.
ATMA Classique hybrid SACDs play in any CD or DVD player, but listeners with SACD-compatible multi-speaker systems will enjoy this polychoral music in surround sound.
Luca Marenzio (1553-1599)
1. Motet Super flumina Babylonis [5:59]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs / for 12 voices in 3 choirs
(MANUS., ROME, S.D.)
Luca Marenzio (1553-1599)
2. Motet Lamentabatur Jacob [4:17]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs / for 12 voices in 3 choirs
(MANUS., ROME, S.D.)
Thomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
3. Motet Lætatus sum [6:52]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs / for 8 voices in 2 choirs
(MOTECTA, ROME, 1583)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525?-1594)
4. Motet Laudate pueri [6:53]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs / for 8 voices in 2 choirs
(MOTETTORUM LIBER SECUNDUS, VENISE, 1572)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525?-1594)
5. Motet Jubilate Deo [3:43]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs / for 8 voices in 2 choirs
(MOTETTORUM LIBER SECUNDUS, VENISE, 1572)
Orazio Benevoli (1605-1672)
6. Gloria de la Missa Dominus Angeli [5:38]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs et basse continue / for 12 voices in 3 choirs and basso continuo
(MANUS., ROME, S.D.)
Giovanni Giorgi (?-1762)
7. Offertoire Terra Tremuit [4:23]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs et basse continue / for 8 voices in 2 choirs and basso continuo
(MANUS., ROME, S.D.)
Giovanni Giorgi (?-1762)
8. Motet Haec Dies [4:38]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs et basse continue / for 8 voices in 2 choirs and basso continuo
(MANUS., ROME, 1723)
Giovanni Giorgi (?-1762)
9. Motet Veni Sancte Spiritus [3:30]
À 8 voix en 2 chœurs et basse continue / for 8 voices in 2 choirs and basso continuo
(MANUS., ROME, 1723)
Vincenzo Ugolini (1570-1638)
10. Motet Beata es Virgo Maria [4:22]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs et basse continue / for 12 voices in 3 choirs and basso continuo
(MOTECTA ET MISSÆ OCTONIS ET DUODENIS VOCIBUS…, ROME, 1622)
Vincenzo Ugolini (1570-1638)
11. Motet Exultate omnes [5:48]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs et basse continue / for 12 voices in 3 choirs and basso continuo
(MOTECTA ET MISSÆ OCTONIS ET DUODENIS VOCIBUS…, ROME, 1622)
Vincenzo Ugolini (1570-1638)
12. Motet Quae est ista [5:25]
À 12 voix en 3 chœurs et basse continue / for 12 voices in 3 choirs and basso continuo
(MOTECTA ET MISSÆ OCTONIS ET DUODENIS VOCIBUS…, ROME, 1622)
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