François Ier, musiques d'un règne, Vol. 1: Messe pour le camp du Drap d’Or, 1520

Featuring

Denis Raisin-Dadre
Philippe Vallepin
Doulce Mémoire
Anonymous
Miscellaneous
Anonymous (Gregorian Chant)

Claudin de Sermisy
Jean Mouton
Nicholas Ludford
Antonius Divitis

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Recording & Production

The recording sessions at Chambord took place in the middle of the night, where even the slightest note gained exceptional dimension and resonance.

Recording & Production

The recording for the Mass was made at the Abbaye de Fontevraud, which is the burial place of the Plantagenet dynasty of English kings.

Historical Context

This album focuses on music from the reign of Francis I, King of France from 1514 to 1547, specifically around the great diplomatic event of the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520.

Album & Artwork

This album is Volume I of a two-part project, 'Francis I, Music of a Reign,' released to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Francis I's accession to the French throne in 1515.

Interpretation

The performers aimed to recreate historical performance conditions, noting that chamber music of the era was played in intimate spaces, emphasizing gentleness and sweetness of voice.

Composition History

The Mass for the Field of the Cloth of Gold was chosen for this project due to the distinct stylistic differences between French and English music of the period.

Recording & Production

Another part of this project, focusing on the 'Chambre du Roi' (King's Chamber) music, was recorded at the Château de Chambord, a site of royal pleasures and festivities.