Cor Collaborandi: A Transitional Celebration Of The Early Modern
Acis, 2024
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The professor Michael Kris guides The Kris Collective, which is made up of brass players and a small chorus of singers, through the sounds of Giovanni Gabrieli, Orlando Lassus, Pietro Lappi, and others from the 15th and 16th centuries.
“Sonata seconda á 7” begins with the textured and rich musicianship, and “Magnificat secundi toni á 6 voci, Ultimi miei sospiri” follows with harmonic voices that blend the altos, tenors and bass with much elegance.
Moving into the middle, “Psalm 147, Lauda Jerusalem” showcases layered brass amid bare moments of beauty, while “Lieto godea, Madrigal á 8 voci” is a flowing and melodic album highlight that allows for the flawless singing to draw us in.
Arriving near the end, “Laudate Dominum” is rife with harmony amid the dreamy song craft, and “Fuga colorata” is a solo organ exit of meticulous and firm key gestures.
Captured in August 2022 at Duke University Chapel, Kris and company do justice to the composers with many intricate moving parts and timeless European sacred music that is in very capable hands.
Travels well with: Richard Kolb- Michelangelo Galilei, Suites For Lute; Rami Levin- Wings