*WINNER*
ORF Pasticcio Award
(January 2008)
"superb performances...of a still little-heard but important composer" (International Record Review)
"The repertory is glorious, important and little known; the sextet's vocal technique is superb, in solo performance as well as in ensemble, and the disc's production values are superb" (BBC Music Magazine)
"Listening to recordings like this is something everyone would benefit from - it’s like musical time-travel for anyone who wants it. Buy some" (BBC Online)
"The first thing that impresses you is the beauty and richness of the sound...beautifully blended" (ClassicalSource.com)
This second Hyperion release presents the music of Jacob Regnart (c1540–1599) and continues our exploration of the rich repertoire which was engendered in the Hapsburg court. The centrepiece of this disc is the splendid Missa Super Oeniades Nymphae, an expansive and elaborate setting for six voices. Also included are two state motets and six sacred pieces, which demonstrate the extraordinary musical and emotional range of Regnart’s work.
JACOB REGNART (C1540-1599)
Missa Super Oeniades Nymphae
CINQUECENTO Renaissance Vokal
TERRY WEY, JAKOB HUPPMANN countertenor
TORE TOM DENYS, THOMAS KÜNNE tenor
TIM SCOTT WHITELEY baritone
ULFRIED STABER bass
1. Quod mitis sapiens nulli virtute secundus 6vv
2.-6. Missa Super Oeniades Nymphae 6vv
Kyrie/Gloria/Credo/Sanctus and Benedictus/Agnus Dei
7. Exsultent iusti 6vv
8. Quare tristis es, anima mea? 4vv
9. Stetit Jesus 5vv
10. Inviolata 5vv
11. Lamentabatur Jacob 5vv
12. Stella, quam viderant Magi 4vv
13. Ut vigilum densa silvam cingente corona 6vv
Duration: 60'40