The cult of Mary Magdalene in the early 16th century

La Magdalene
The cult of Mary Magdalene in the early 16th century
Ensemble Graindelavoix - Björn Schmelzer
Glossa 32104

Contents:

    Ad Missam

  1. Introitus (plainchant/Agricola): Gaudeamus Omnes
  2. Champion: Kyrie - Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena
  3. Champion: Gloria - Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena
  4. Graduele (plainchant): Propter veritatem
  5. Alleluia (plainchant): Surrexit Dominus
  6. Prosa (plainchant/faberdon): Marie Prima Sabbati
  7. Champion: Credo - Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena
  8. Offertorium (plainchant): Angelus Domini
  9. Champion: Sanctus - Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena
  10. Champion: Agnus Dei - Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena
  11. Communio (plainchant): Diffusa est gratia

    12. Chansons de la Magdalene

  12. Anon: O waerde mont
  13. Pierre Blondeau: La Magdalena basse danse
  14. Anon: Maugré danger pompera Magdalene
  15. Sermisy: Joyssance vous donneray
  16. Anon: Se J'ayme mon amy
  17. Anon: Tous Nobles cueurs, venez veoir Magdalene

Performers: Ollala Alemàn, Patrizia Hardt, Silvie Moors (superius); Yves van Handenhove, Marius Peterson, Paul de Troyer, Lieven Gouwy, Björn Schmelzer (tenor); Thomas Vanlede, Arnout Malfliet, Antoni Fajardo (bassus); Jan van Outryve (lute, cittern), Florence de Rycker (lute, Renaissance guitar), William Taylor (harp), Thomas Baeté (viol), Liam Fennelley (viol)

Playing time: 76'

Recording date: December 2008 (Antwerp); released: 2009

The program features music based on the cult of Mary Magdalene, performed in Graindelavoix's distinctive style.

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