Tradiderunt me pdf nwc midi tenebrae responsories 11. In 2012 tenebrae were the firstever ensemble to be multinominated in the same category for the bbc music magazine awards, securing the accolade of best choral performance for the choirs recording of victorias requiem mass, 1605. The chant responsories of tenebrae are not patient of satisfactory adaptation to english. I have always loved the victoria settings of these texts and preciously guarded my old, and now legendary, recording of these by the. Excerpt of a solo verse from the set of tenebrae responsories. The eighteen tenebrae responsories of victoria, each for four voices but with varying disposition of voices are among his most inspired settings of sacred texts, adhering to strict liturgical form, with six responsories for the second and third nocturns of matins for maundy thursday, good friday, and holy saturday. After each monologue, the actor extinguishes one candle. In the second and third nocturns he did the opposite. As in a traditional tenebrae service, a table is prepared with seven candles. This setting is different from the setting which is part of the victoria tenebrae responsories. Gesualdos settings are much less familiar, and its a shock to have his. Nov 14, 20 a beautifully judged and scaled performance of victorias huge 1585 collection of music for holy week, writes andrew clements.
Victorias works mix the words of the gospels with other texts commenting on. Victoria tenebrae responsories astiterunt reges youtube. Animam meam dilectam pdf nwc midi tenebrae responsories 10. Victoria tenebrae responsories tenebrae factae sunt. For the track list and album notes and to buy the cd or album download please click the link to the hyperion records website. Info for gesualdo victoria responsories and lamentations for holy saturday. A beautifully judged and scaled performance of victorias huge 1585 collection of music for holy week, writes andrew clements. Mar 09, 20 v ictoria s responsories for the now defunct holy week service of tenebrae are a natural for their eponymous ensemble. The order of service for tenebrae takes its form from the celebration of the liturgy of the hours, the official. The prices listed below will update when you change the following format. Tenebrae factae sunt tenebrae factae sunt is the eighth responsorio for holy week and the fifth responsorio of matins for good friday.
I suggest that if you cannot sing the responsories in latin, you should sing the english texts to psalm tones. We provide the source ly files for possible modifications. The tenebrae responsories were among the first major works of the sixteenth century to be committed to lp, sung by the choir of westminster cathedral under george malcolm in a 1959 argo recording that still ranks as one of the most striking interpretations of renaissance music ever released. Full score and individual parts available as midi files. The jews have instigated the crucifixion of our lord and, as he hangs upon the cross, darkness falls over the earth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Gesualdo victoria responsories and lamentations for holy. Tanquam ad latronem pdf nwc midi tenebrae responsories 8. Tenebrae definition is a church service observed during the final part of holy week commemorating the sufferings and death of christ. For this script, it is best if it is the same table as the communion table, and is set out to look like the table jesus shared with his disciples at the last supper.
Gimell victoria tenebrae responsories the tallis scholars. The word itself means darkness in reference to the darkness held in the heart of the church during the days and hours of our lords passion, death and resurrection. The setting here is part of the tenebrae responsories by victoria. Notes, these files are part of the werner icking music collection. This beautifully realised release from tenebrae goes a long way to confirming their position as the one of if not the finest chamber choirs at work in britain today. V ictoria s responsories for the now defunct holy week service of tenebrae are a natural for their eponymous ensemble.
Tenebrae factae sunt pdf nwc midi tenebrae responsories 9. The lessons were to be recited and the responsories victoria put into strictly ordered polyphony, observing every correct repeat prescribed by the rubrics. Notes, excerpt of a solo verse from the set of tenebrae responsories. Jesum tradidit impius pdf nwc midi tenebrae responsories 12. Work title o vos omnes, qui transitis per viam, attendite et videte alt ernative. Victoria tenebrae responsories tenebrae factae sunt youtube. The tenebrae responsories is a major work in macmillans choral output written for cappella nova in 2006 and first performed by them the following year at st andrews in the square, glasgow. The works mix the words of the gospels with other texts commenting on collective suffering written around the 4th century, and would traditionally have been performed as part of a moving service in which candles are slowly extinguished to mark the progress and. This haunting piece is one of a collection written for the old tenebrae service. Pdf choeur satb a cappella religieux eglise licence free art. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. One of the most visionary composers of his time, he wrote the tenebrae responsories for easter week, and his anniversary year offers the opportunity to further explore his music, and his fascinating story, with fresh eyes and ears. January april 2020 will dawes, aram director of music the revd canon dr peter groves vicar. The late renaissance spanish composer set the responsories for holy week known as tenebrae responsories.
It has much to do with an extreme simplicity and directness of style. Its a fascinating piece of programming to have an entire disc of victorias tenebrae responsories. The responsories, brought together here, form part of a much longer tenebr. Victoria set the lamentations but not the responsories. The tenebrae responsories encapsulate something uniquely valuable in victoria s art. Pdf choral satb a cappella religious sacred license. I have tried to adapt them many times and always abandoned the effort. Thus victoria wrote six responsories for each of the three days. The editor knew it wasnt by tallis, but thought it was by morales when it is actually by victoria possible errors identified.
Tenebrae responsories martin baker, westminster cathedral choir, london brass hyperion. There is also a different victoria setting of the same text. Information, not to be confused with the 1585 setting o vos omnes, tenebr. Nigel short in highresolution audio at available in 96 khz 24bit aiff, flac high resolution audio formats. Cda67970 by westminster cathedral choir, london brass, james macmillan, martin baker from amazons classical music store. Tenebrae responsories by tenebrae, victoria, nigel short from amazons classical music store. Pdf, ps, postscript, midi and lilypond files available. Gesualdos settings are much less familiar, and its a.
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