Musica Ficta & Raúl Mallavibarrena - Victoria: Lamentations of Jeremiah – Ruimonte: De profundis (1996)

Tracklist
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01. Feria V In Coena Domini: Lectio prima. Incipit Lamentatio
02. Feria V In Coena Domini: Lectio secunda. Vau. Et egressus
03. Feria V In Coena Domini: Lectio tertia. Jod. Manum suam
04. Feria VI In Passione Domini: Lectio prima. Heth. Cogitavit Dominus
05. Feria VI In Passione Domini: Lectio secunda. Lamed. Matribus
06. Feria VI In Passione Domini: Lectio tertia. Aleph. Ego vir
07. Sabbato Sancto: Lectio prima. Heth. Misericordiae
08. Sabbato Sancto: Lectio secunda. Aleph. Quomodo
09. Sabbato Sancto: Lectio tertia. Incipit Oratio
10. In Adoratione Crucis: I. Vere languores
11. In Adoratione Crucis: II. Popule meus
12. De profundis clamavi

Victoria is probably the best known Spanish composer of the Renaissance. His intense, emotional music, is considered the peak of the Golden Age of Spanish polyphony and his works are sung by every and all vocal ensemble worldwide. The perfection of his style and the serene and austere beauty of his output have made of Victoria a favourite among the music lover, who will possibly find it very interesting to have this masterpiece available, intensely sung by a Spanish chamber choir.

This recording (a live performance of the very demanding Victoria’s Lamentations of Jeremiah) is a dramatic and passionate account of this masterpiece. Music Ficta sing it with full drama and pathos, making a perfect understanding of its tragic and dolourful text. It is important to note that the intention of both producers and performers was to offer this music in as similar conditions as those experienced by the audience that attended the concerts in Madrid. This means that there is almost no editing or cuts, in order to preserve all the passion and expressivity achieved during the performances (which were given for an almost absolutely silent audience!). It can be said that Victoria’ music has never been sung in this intense, full-blooded way.