01. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Viderunt omnes" Veni creator spiritus
02. James, David "Veni creator spiritus"
03. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Alleluia posui adiutorium"
04. Hilliard Ensemble, The "O maria virginei"
05. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Dum sigillum"
06. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Isaias cecinit"
07. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Alleluia Nativitas"
08. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Beata viscera"
09. Hilliard Ensemble, The "Sederunt principes"
Description:
Perotin by the Hilliard Ensemble, released 1 October 1989, includes the following tracks: "Jones, Gordon - Veni Creator Spiritus", "Hilliard Ensemble, The - O Maria Virginei", "Hilliard Ensemble, The - Isaias Cecinit", "Hilliard Ensemble, The - Beata Viscera" and more.
This version of Perotin comes as a 1xCD. -
Digital Recording, September 1988
Boxgrove Priory, Sussex, England
An ECM Production
? 1989 ECM Records GmbH
? 1989 ECM Records GmbH
"Perotin" on CD presents the Hilliard Ensemble's acclaimed interpretations of the works of Pérotin, one of the most important composers of the Notre-Dame school of the late 12th and early 13th century. With extraordinary clarity, balance and purity of tone, the ensemble brings to life the characteristic organum style, in which long-held chant lines are interwoven with flowing, melismatic upper voices. The result is a sound world that is at once austere and radiant, meditative and dramatically expressive, revealing why Pérotin's music is still regarded as a milestone of early polyphony.
The Hilliard Ensemble, founded in the 1970s and active until 2014, was one of the world's leading vocal ensembles for early and contemporary music. Renowned for its almost instrument-like vocal blending, precise intonation and stylistic versatility, the group set reference standards in the interpretation of medieval and Renaissance repertoire, while also inspiring many leading contemporary composers. International recognition came through numerous award-winning recordings and benchmark releases, particularly on ECM, which helped establish the ensemble's legendary status in vocal chamber music.
Released on ECM Records, this CD benefits from the label's characteristic sonic aesthetics: a spacious, natural recording that highlights the transparency of the voices and the resonance of the acoustic space without artificial effects. ECM Records, founded in 1969, is internationally known for its audiophile production quality and for carefully curated programs at the intersection of early music, contemporary classical and jazz. The label has repeatedly shaped how listeners experience recorded music, placing great emphasis on sound, silence, and thoughtfully designed artwork. "Perotin" perfectly embodies ECM's philosophy of combining artistic integrity with exceptional recording craftsmanship, offering a timeless listening experience for lovers of early vocal music and contemplative soundscapes.
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