Polyphony: Motets and Madrigals (15th - 18th Century) | Sacred Christian Music

Listen this album on all digital platforms: Discover the rich tapestry of sacred Christian music from the 15th to the 18th century in our latest video. Immerse yourself in the intricate and harmonious world of polyphony, a style characterized by multiple independent vocal lines interweaving to create a complex and beautiful soundscape. Motets and madrigals are two distinct yet equally captivating forms of vocal music that flourished during this period. Motets are sacred choral compositions, often based on Latin texts, that were integral to liturgical services and other religious ceremonies. Their structure and style evolved over centuries, reflecting the deep spiritual and emotional currents of their time. Madrigals, on the other hand, are secular vocal music compositions, often set to poetic texts in the vernacular languages of the time. They were popular in courts and among the educated elite, known for their expressive melodies and intricate counterpoint. Subscribe to our channel “The Sacred Christian Music TV“: @TheSacredChristianMusicTV The Splendours of Polyphony: Medieval Religious Music: Sacred Classical Music: ➤ Music by: Cappella Musicale Basilica di San Marco, Giovanni Vianini and Gruppo Vocale “Pro Musica Antiqua“ From the album ’Splendori della polifonia - Mottetti e madrigali per coro a quattro voci miste’ ℗ 1989 La Gloria / Rusty Records Listen this album on all digital platforms: MOTETS - SACRED POLYPHONY 00:00 Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Guillaume Dufay (1400 - 1474) Cambrai 02:48 Adoramus Te Christe Franchino Gaffurio (1451 - 1522) Lodi 06:32 O Jesu Christe Jachet van Berchem (1580) Anversa 09:19 Ave Maris Stella Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma 11:53 Sicut Cervus Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma 14:43 Alma Redemptoris Mater Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) Roma 17:08 Regina Coeli Laetare Gregor Aichinger (1556 - 1628) Ratisbona 19:34 Caligaverunt Tomàs Luis De Victoria (1548 - 1611) Avila 23:26 Exultate Deo Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725) Palermo 26:55 Intellige Clamorem Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725) Palermo MADRIGALS - PROFANE POLYPHONY 29:55 Il bianco e dolce cigno Jacob Arcadelt, Lorena, 1500-1568 madrigale di Guidiccioni (1539) 31:53 So ben mi c’ha bon tempo Orazio Vecchi, Modena, 1550-1605 canzonetta (ed. Gardano 1590) 33:46 Chi la gagliarda, donne, vo’ imparare Baldassarre Donato, Venezia, 1520-1603 - villanesca alla napolitana (1550) 35:44 Bonzorno Madonna Antonio Scandello, Bergamo, 1517-1580 villotta alla padovana (1566) 38:37 Madonna mia, Pietà Orlando di Lasso, Monaco, 1532-1594 villanella (ed. Le Roy 1581) 40:25 Tutto lo mi dici: Canta! Orlando di Lasso - moresca (1581) 45:37 De los Alamos vengo Juan Vásquez, Badajoz (Spagna), 1510-1560 villancico (1560) 47:55 Fine knacks for ladies John Dowland, Londra, 1562-1626 madrigale (1597) 50:14 Au Joly Boys Claudin de Sermisy, Rouen. 1490-1562- chanson (1535) 51:52 Il est bel et bon Pierre Passerau, Bourges, 1509-1547 - chanson (1534) 54:09 Quand Je bois du vin clairet Pierre Attaingnant, Parigi. Edizione 1529 - chanson à boire (1535) ➤ Credits: The singers sang in groups of four, eight and twelve: Luciana Ascari, Myriam Berga-maschi, Simonetta Bruzzone, Gabriella Chiappa, Claudia Feliciani, Mimma Gianfranceschi, Elena Lori, Maria Magnone, Patrizia Moreschi, Chiara Pietrogrande, Evelina Poggi, Donatella Pozzi, Roberta Riccardi, Carla Rottola, Emma Vianini, Gloria Vigo, Pietro Catizone, Luigi Livraghi, Paolo Magnone, Giacomo Muraro, Lorenzo Pietrogrande, Piero Pogliani, Giampiero l’amborini, Giorgio Vianini, Giovanni Vianini, Luca Vianini. Subscribe to “La Gloria / Rusty Records“: YouTube: @LaGloriaRustyRecords ➤ Contact: info@ Instagram: Youtube: @lagloriamusic #polyphony #sacredmusic #christianmusic #churchmusic