IDAGIO | Veni creator spiritus - Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks 4035719008197

Featuring

Michael Hofstetter
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Orlando di Lasso
Michael Praetorius
Giovanni Gabrieli
Richard van Schoor

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Composer's Artistic Vision

South African composer Richard van Schoor's new motet "The World Is Wept" takes the theme of the "Holy Spirit" into contemporary times, using verses by Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Album & Artwork

The album spans from the Renaissance to the modern era, featuring works by Orlando di Lasso, Michael Praetorius, Giovanni Gabrieli, and contemporary composer Richard van Schoor.

Historical Context

The hymn text "Veni creator spiritus" was likely written by the polymath Benedictine Rabanus Maurus around 809 AD and is one of the few prayers in the Western Church liturgy addressed directly to the Holy Spirit.

Performer Biography

Michael Hofstetter, the conductor, is an expert in historical performance and has been a guest conductor at many renowned festivals, orchestras, and opera houses for over thirty years.

Cultural Impact

The hymn "Veni creator spiritus" has been used in the Liturgy of the Hours since the 10th century and is sung during Pentecost services and when cardinals enter the conclave.

Composition History

The composition "Veni creator spiritus" by Orlando di Lasso, dating from 1568, is named after a hymn text that is over 1000 years old.

Performer Biography

The Bavarian Radio Chorus is highly regarded worldwide for its sound homogeneity and stylistic versatility, covering choral singing from medieval motets to contemporary works.