During the 16th century, the use of another composer's work in a new composition was considered the 'ultimate compliment,' with Josquin des Prez being widely imitated.
Recording & Production
The album features a newly commissioned work by Bob Chilcott, which parodies one of Lassus's madrigals to set Psalm 147.
Composer Biography
Maddalena Casulana, a composer featured on this album, was the first female composer to have an entire book of her music printed and published.
Compositional Technique
The album explores the 16th-century compositional technique of 'parody,' where composers rework material from existing motets or chansons into new compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Maddalena Casulana aimed to challenge the 'foolish error of men' who believed women could not possess high intellectual gifts in music.
Compositional Technique
Another 16th-century technique, 'si placet' (if it pleases), involved adding extra vocal lines to existing works to showcase contrapuntal skill.
Composer Biography
Orlande de Lassus, a celebrated 16th-century composer, was allegedly abducted three times in his youth due to the beauty of his treble voice.
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