Plorer, gemir, crier... Hommage à la "voix d'or" de Johannes Ockeghem

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Antoine Guerber
Diabolus in Musica
Pierre de La Rue
Jacob Obrecht
Josquin des Prez
Antoine Busnois

Johannes Lupi

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Critical Reception

Diabolus in Musica's discography has received numerous awards, including the Diapason d'Or in 1999 and 2004, with critics highlighting the powerful personality of their innovative interpretations.

Interpretation

Diabolus in Musica works directly from manuscript sources and focuses on unpublished works and repertories, aiming to set the music in its historical, artistic, and social context.

Composition History

Following Ockeghem's death, several prominent composers, including Josquin Desprez and Pierre de La Rue, wrote musical laments in his honor.

Performer Biography

Diabolus in Musica, directed by Antoine Guerber, has been dedicated to the study and interpretation of medieval music since 1992, focusing on unpublished works and historical context.

Compositional Technique

Jacob Obrecht's Missa 'Sicut spina rosam' incorporates the bass line of Ockeghem's Missa 'Mi-mi' and the top line of Ockeghem's motet Intemerata Dei Mater, showcasing a common practice of borrowing and alluding to other works in the late 15th century.