Credits:

Lassus, Orlandus (1532-1594)

Description:

Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria (1548-1626), educated as a Jesuit from his childhood, was known as a faithful king and a promoter of the Counter-Reformation, More than 5,600 knights and other officials attended the ceremony, which was attended by the public and was a grand and spectacular celebration. The people enjoyed a horseback archery tournament with the knights in their finery, Jesuit theater, and a spectacular concert by Orlando di Lasso (Lassus), who had served as court music director since 1556. This album by Ensemble Origo is a free re-creation of the concerts of that time, based on the records of the period. The album sheds light on the music performed in the 16th century, featuring Lassusso's Te Deum and other improvised comedies. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Te Deum laudamus (a 6) (from Selectissimae cantiones)
2.Gratia sola Dei (a 6) (from Cantiones aliquot)
3.Alla la pia calia (a 4) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
4.Canta, Georgia, canta (a 6) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
5.Hai, Lucia, bona cosa (a 4) (from Libro de villancelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
6.Lucia, celu, hai biscania (a 4) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
7.O Lucia, miau (a 3) (from Il terzo libro delle villotte alla napoletana)
8.Cathalina, apra finestra (a 6) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
9.Chi chilichi (a 6) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
10.Matona, mia cara (a 4) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
11.Se si alto pon gir mie stanche rime (a 5) (from Il terzo libro di madrigal)
12.Chi passa per 'sta strada (from Il primo libro de villotte alla padoana con alcune napolitane)
13.Mi me chiamere (a 5) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
14.Par ch'hai lasciato (a 4) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)
15.Zanni! Piasi, Patro? (a 8) (from Libro de villanelle, moresche, et altre canzoni)