De Profundis - Morales: L'homme armé Masses & Magnificat secundi toni (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. L'homme armé (Phrygian Mode)
02. Missa L'homme armé a4 I. Kyrie
03. Missa L'homme armé a4 II. Gloria
04. Missa L'homme armé a4 III. Credo
05. Missa L'homme armé a4 IV. Sanctus
06. Missa L'homme armé a4 V. Benedictus
07. Missa L'homme armé a4 VI. Agnus Dei
08. Magnificat secundi toni
09. L'homme armé (Ionian mode)
10. Missa L'homme armé a5 I. Kyrie
11. Missa L'homme armé a5 II. Gloria
12. Missa L'homme armé a5 III. Credo
13. Missa L'homme armé a5 IV. Sanctus
14. Missa L'homme armé a5 V. Benedictus

The anonymous melody L homme arme was widely used in 15th and 16th century Europe and served composers as structural and melodic inspiration for their masses. The reason for its enduring popularity is not really known, but its catchy melody and atmospheric, martial theme were clearly appreciated by composers from Dufay to Carissimi. The English vocal ensemble De Profundis continues its Morales project with two very different but equally exquisite masses to this melody, alongside its spectacular Magnificat secundi toni.