Vox Luminis's first recording for Ricercar, featuring Domenico Scarlatti's Stabat Mater, was an immediate success and helped establish them as a valuable baroque ensemble.
Composition History
Josquin Desprez's "Nymphes des bois" is a lament for the death of Johannes Ockeghem, while Ockeghem's "Mort tu as navré de ton dart" expresses his emotion at the death of Gilles Binchois.
Performer Biography
Vox Luminis, the ensemble on this album, was initially formed mostly by students from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and gave only a few concerts annually.
Historical Context
The 16th century saw the Lutheran Reformation, which led composers like Von Burck and Othmayer in Germany to create new musical repertoires based on biblical and psalm texts for the new liturgy.
Recording & Production
This album, "A Renaissance Collection," compiles recordings by Vox Luminis that were previously released in various Ricercar boxed sets, making them available to a wider audience.
Historical Context
The court of King Henry VIII in England was a significant musical center, influenced by French and Italian musicians, and the king himself composed the chanson "Hélàs Madame."
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