The Alchemist: Magnificats of Orlandus Lassus
Magnificat returns to Oxford to celebrate the genius and creativity of Orlandus Lassus, whose Magnificats paid tribute to other Renaissance masters by reimagining their music. Rich, dark-hued compositions by Josquin, Morales and Verdelot contrast with exuberant polychoral works, culminating in Lassus’ brilliant 10-voice setting, Aurora lucis rutilat.
Josquin Benedicta es
Lassus Magnificat Benedicta es
Verdelot Ultimi miei sospiri
Lassus Magnificat Ultimi miei sospiri
Lassus Motet & Magnificat Deus in adjutorium meum
Interval
Josquin Praeter rerum seriem
Lassus Magnificat Praeter rerum seriem
Morales Quando lieta sperai
Lassus Magnificat Quando lieta sperai
Lassus Motet & Magnificat Aurora lucis rutilat
Charlotte Ashley, Amy Haworth, soprano
Hugh Cutting, alto
Guy Cutting, Steven Harrold, Nick Todd, tenor
Ben Davies, Will Gaunt, Giles Underwood, bass
Martin Bolterauer, Clément Gester, cornet
Maximilien Brisson, Susanna Defendi, Emily Saville, Henry Van Engen, sackbut
Edward Higginbottom, organ
Philip Cave, conductor