Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Ensemble organum exists in a parallel universe, especially since peres began to recruit his singers from other ranks than the graduates of the schola cantorum basiliensis and comparable conservatories. Harmonia mundi hmc 901590 cd harmonia mundi gold hmg 501590 cd hmc 901590 has been only released packaged with a bonus cd marcel peres portrait as a 2 cds set. This is the earliest complete setting of the mass by a single composer and it dates from c60. Ensemble organum cirma free listening on soundcloud. The work has been recorded many times and in many ways with chorus, with solo singers, with instruments playing the lower parts, at written pitch or transposed and with. For this weeks choral featured album, we present et lux perpetua, the new release from st. His early work, documented in scores as well as performances with scratch orchestra, offers only a glimpse of the dronebased dynamics that would appear later.
Toward an apologia for the eccentric performance on this cd and on other recordings by the maverick marcel peres with his ensemble organum. This is a discography of the early music group ensemble organum. Winner of best opera at the irish times theatre awards and the 2017 fedora generali award for opera, the second violinist depicts parallel lives in a brooding thriller with an otherworldly, almost compulsive score. Composed by donnacha dennehy, directed and written by tony awardwinning playwright enda walsh, and conducted by ryan mcadams, this technological dreamscape uses film, music, sound. The great mystery of the passion is one of these rare pieces. Organum is an early medieval form of plainsong, or plainchant e. Timesaving lesson video on organum with clear explanations and tons of stepbystep examples. Sep 01, 2017 hear selections from new releases with our weekly choral featured album fridays at 11 a.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Marcel peres and his ensemble organum staged le jeu des pelerins, complete with all the proper liturigal context, in 1990, but most of the vespers chanting is omitted from this cd. Close this message to accept cookies or find out how to manage your cookie settings. They have often collaborated with lycourgos angelopoulos and are influenced by orthodox music. Home page of the belgianbased group lux beata, an ensemble specialized in the performance of early as well as contemporary music on authentic instruments. Both the gregorian missal and the graduale triplex show the traditional antiphon in its entirety as lux aeterna luceat eis, domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. The vatican organum treatise reexamined early music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The vatican organum treatise reexamined volume 20 steven c. Ensemble organums male voices blend well, are flexible, and make the contrapuntal lines quite transparent. Oraison antienne lux perpetua marcel peres ensemble organum le jeu des pelerins demmaus.
Hear selections from new releases with our weekly choral featured album fridays at 11 a. If you already know which position you take, you dont need my opinion. Ensemble organum was founded in 1982 by marcel peres. Based on one of whitacres most popular choral works, lux aurumque, her. Lux perpetua by english cathedral singers on amazon music. Classical net basic repertoire list medieval collections. In this piece i tried to blend a simple melodic idea that could be a thousand years old descending and ascending scales with harmonic textures that are much more complex and. Ensemble organum is a group performing early music, cofounded in 1982 by marcel peres and based in france. Ensemble organum is a group performing early music, cofounded in 1982 by marcel peres and is based in france. Lux aeterna, for eightpart mixed choir a cappella, is dedicated to my mother, amelia, and to my father, giorgio. Ensemble organum since it was formed in 1982, the ensemble organum has traversed the memory of western ecclesiastical chant, from late antiquity to the living vestiges of ancient traditions in the. French vocal ensemble founded in 1982 by marcel peres, specialized in the medieval repertoire, but performing also works from the renaissance to the contemporary period.
Ensemble organum, marcel peres originating in the monastery of benediktbeuren, the manuscript of the carmina burana contained very little religious music. The oldest methods of teaching organum can be found in the scolica and the bamberg dialogues, along with the musica enchiriadis. Depending on the mode and form of the chant, a supporting bass line or bourdon may be sung on the same text, the melody may be followed in parallel motion parallel organum, or a combination of both of these techniques may be employed. Lux aeterna in the missa pro defunctis musicasacra. His early work, documented in scores as well as performances with scratch orchestra, offers only a. So instead of the verse requiem aeternam dona eis domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis and its following verses, you might choose verses from ps. Lux aeterna luceat eis, domine, let eternal light shine on them, lord cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, as with your saints in eternity, quia pius es. He has been working in the field of musical experimentation and improvisation for over 25 years. None of these has ever been recorded complete because the notation is unspecific as to exact pitch. The thcentury carmina burana is best known as a collection of bawdy songs but, at the end of the manuscript, there is a group of liturgical dramas. On the organ 2 on 7 february 2018 6 february 2018 by siniculus in general there was a time when the virtues of the roman church inspired her daughter churches to. Gregorian chanting that has its origins from 9th century france. Provided to youtube by harmonia mundi retour au ch. In all cases their voices, style, commitment and unity of ensemble are quite outstanding.
However, to give this recording a semblance of completeness for modern listeners, ockeghems movements are presented here within the liturgical context, with the epistle, gospel, agnus dei, and libera me sung by marcel peres and ensemble organum in plainchant. As much by its musical quality as by its dramatic and spiritual richness, this piece brings us back to mind this too littleknown period when the medieval man wanted to see, hear and touch the mystical realities. If your musical taste, like mine, is catholic enough to appreciate both the serene perfection of the ensemble cinquecento richafort. Founded in 1982 by marcel peres, the ensemble organum is considered as one of the leading ensembles in early music society.
The ensemble was founded in 1982 by marcel peres and is based in france. A choral setting of nimrod from the enigma variations for ssa. What liturgy is included also comes from norman sources, specifically from the abbey of st. Buy le jeu des pelerins demmaus a liturgical drama, 12th century ensemble organum peres by french anonymous, ensemble organum, marcel peres from amazons classical music store. Here the french choir ensemble organum under marcel peres performs this striking composition, alternately attributed to antoine fevin c.
In its beginnings, organum was sung with at least one voice added to create harmony, usually a perfect fifth or fourth. A champion of contemporary choral music, he and opus 7 have commissioned over 25 new choral works, premiered countless works from around the world, the united states, and the pacific. Le jeu des pelerins demmaus a liturgical drama, 12th. Stream tracks and playlists from ensemble organum cirma on your desktop or mobile device. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library.
Ensemble organum le jeu des pelerins demmaus amazon. Whats more, it is here rendered in an absolutely superb performance of vehemence and conviction. The group focuses on early music and seek to mark the evolution of. Marcel peres is adulated by many and ridiculed by just as many. Its members have changed over the years, and include or have included at one time josep cabre, josep benet, gerard lesne, antoine sicot, malcolm bothwell.
The group focuses on early music and seek to mark the evolution of music and metalities. French anonymous, marcel peres, ensemble organum le jeu. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The ensembles repertoire extends from the earliest sources known oldroman, gallican and carolingian chant to the 18th century, and is composed largely of music intended for liturgy. Whereas that disc was a selection of individual pieces from the old roman chant repertoire, this one contains material all related to vespers. Skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Its members have changed, but have included at one time or another, josep cabre, josep benet, gerard lesne, antoine sicot, malcolm bothwell. The work has been recorded many times and in many ways with chorus, with solo singers, with instruments playing the lower parts, at written pitch or transposed and with or without accompanying chants from a church service. Listen to your favorite songs from lux perpetua by english cathedral singers now. The socalled vatican organum treatise henceforth vt, or ars organi, included in the composite manuscript ottoboni lat. When the worries of the world would not let me sleep,i played this music. The first document to describe organum specifically, and give rules for its performance, was the musica enchiriadis c. Stream tracks and playlists from ensemble organum cirma on your desktop or.