Couperin: Leçons de Ténèbres – Gesualdo: Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday Tenebrae & Nigel Short

• François Couperin (1688 - 1733): Trois Leçons de ténèbres:
• 1 Trois Leçons de ténèbres: Première Leçon 03:05
• 2 Trois Leçons de ténèbres: Seconde Leçon 01:22
• 3 Trois Leçons de ténèbres: Troisième Leçon 05:33
• Carlo Gesualdo (1566 - 1613): Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday:
• 4 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: First Nocturn: In monte Oliveti 04:20
• 5 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: First Nocturn: Tristis est anima mea 04:30
• 6 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: First Nocturn: Ecce vidimus eum 06:55
• 7 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Second Nocturn: Amicus meus osculi 03:31
• 8 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Second Nocturn: Judas mercator pessimus 02:09
• 9 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Second Nocturn: Unus ex discipulis meis 05:08
• 10 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Third Nocturn: Eram quasi agnus innocens 05:14
• 11 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Third Nocturn: Una hora non potuistis 03:10
• 12 Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday: Third Nocturn: Seniores populi consilium 05:40
• Total Runtime 50:37

Info for Couperin: Leçons de Ténèbres – Gesualdo: Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday

Some of the most atmospheric music from the numerous Liturgical settings in Holy Week is that composed for the Office of Tenebrae. Victorias are the most well-known, but equally beautiful and arguably more dramatic are the settings composed by Gesualdo and Couperin. The Gesualdo is intense with the Couperin atmospheric, yet both compliment each other perfectly on another world-class recording from Tenebrae. Described as phenomenal (The Times) and devastatingly beautiful (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the worlds leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. These are Tenebrae's core values and with their continued dedication to performance of the highest quality, Tenebrae's vision is to deliver dramatic programming, flawless performances and unforgettable experiences, allowing audiences around the world to be moved by the power and intimacy of the human voice.

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Nigel Short, conductor

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