Joy refers to the intent and inspiration that underlies so much of the music on this disc. From the piety and reverence of the carols, the longing and even bitterness of Landini and Machaut, to the soaring, joyous beauty of Hildegard von Bingen, the effect and intent of this music is ultimately to uplift the soul.
"Both the production quality and the performances are first rate and Pastance is an ensemble who show that Australia can produce excellent product in this field. A joyous experience!"
Mark Norton, Queensland Pride
“... sensitive and beautifully balanced.”
Chris Copas, Northern Territory News
Disc Contents:
1. De Spiritu Sancto
2. Dame, vostre doulze viaire/
Comment qu'a moy
3. Personent Hodie
4. Ochi dolenti mie
5. Eya, martyr Stephane
6. Senti tu d'amour
7. Ochi dolenti mie
8. Alleluia
9. Now well may we mirthes make
10. Cara mie donna
11. Tres douce dame
12. Veni, electa mea
13. Nowell sing we
14. Alleluia psalla
15. Puzzle - canon III
16. Miriam Matrem Virginem
17. If love now reigned (II)
18. The Death of Queen Jane
19. La Magdelena
20. Black is the colour
21. Time stands still
22. O Virtus Sapientiae
Total Playing Time 60’21’’
Catalogue Number: MCD129
Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377)
German, 1360
Francesco Landini (1325-1397)
Anon. English, 15th c.
Donato da Firenze, 14th c.
Francesco Landini
A. Cronin
Anon. English, 15th c.
Francesco Landini
Machaut
York fragments. English, 15th c.
Anon. 14th c.
English,14th c.
J.Dunstable (d. 1453)
Anon. 14th c.
King Henry VIII (1491-1547)
Trad.
P. Attaingant, 1543
Trad.
John Dowland (1562-1626)
Hildegard von Bingen
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