Guerrero: Missa Sancta et immaculata & Other Sacred Music
11/24/2023, 12 Tracks, 1:04:56
Featuring
James O'Donnell
Westminster Cathedral Choir
Francisco Guerrero
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Compositional Technique
In the Missa Sancta et immaculata, Guerrero uses five voices (SSATB), with the two soprano parts creating a shimmering effect as they intertwine, often in imitation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Guerrero's music is noted for its wide stylistic and emotional range, capturing moods such as ecstasy, gaiety, melancholy, longing, submission, repose, grandeur, solemnity, and even dance-like vivacity.
Composer Biography
Francisco Guerrero, the composer, was trained by his brother Pedro and tutored by Cristóbal de Morales, a 'great and excellent master'.
Composition History
Guerrero's Missa Sancta et immaculata is based on a motet by his admired predecessor and teacher, Cristóbal de Morales, transforming Morales's themes into an elaborate set of variations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Westminster Cathedral in March 1997 and was originally issued on Hyperion CDA66910.
Composer Biography
Francisco Guerrero, whose surname means 'warrior', was considered by his contemporary Francisco Pacheco to be misnamed due to his gentle nature.
Composer Biography
Guerrero was a versatile and gifted musician, playing the organ, vihuela (a guitar-like string instrument), harp, and cornett.
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