Llibre vermell de Montserrat

by Anonymous / Hesp猫rion XX

Llibre vermell de Montserrat cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Virgin Classics
  • Country: Spain
  • Length: 1:09:15
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Under the direction of Jordi Savall, this masterful ensemble resurrects a vital 14th-century Catalan manuscript originally intended for pilgrims. The pristine performance authentically bridges the gap between sacred medieval polyphony and vibrant, joyous folk dance traditions.

Genres

Descriptors: medieval, melodic, choral, acoustic, a-cappella, polyphonic, ancient, spirituality

Tracklist

  1. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): O Virgo Splendens (7:13)
  2. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Stella Splendens (7:34)
  3. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Laudemus Virginum (5:12)
  4. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Mariam Matrem Virginem (4:42)
  5. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Polorum Regina (2:31)
  6. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Cuncti Simus Concanentes (9:32)
  7. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Splendens Ceptigera (5:06)
  8. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Los Set Goyts (10:46)
  9. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Imperayritz de la Ciutat Joyosa (10:36)
  10. Llibre Vermell of Montserrat-Pilgrim Songs and Dances (1399): Ad Mortem Festinamus (5:59)

Credits

  • Hesp猫rion XX - primary artist
  • Jordi Savall - primary artist, leader
  • Atelier Vocal Du Centre D'Abbaye Aux Dames - ensemble [vocal]
  • Coral Carmina - ensemble [vocal]
  • Dulcis Harmonia - ensemble [vocal]
  • Escolania San Ignacio - ensemble [vocal]
  • Ni帽os Cantores De Navarra - ensemble [vocal]
  • Ripieno - ensemble [vocal]

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