Palestrina 400 Collection

G. Palestrina (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Label: Polygram Classics
• ASIN: B0000041M3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,586 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Plainchant: Bendedicta es - G. PALESTRINA

2. Motet: Missa bendicta es - G. PALESTRINA

3. Missa Benedicta es: Kyrie - G. PALESTRINA

4. Missa Benedicta es: Gloria - G. PALESTRINA

5. Missa Benedicta es: Creod - G. PALESTRINA

See all 7 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Plainchant: Nigra sum - G. PALESTRINA

2. Motet: Nigra sum - G. PALESTRINA

3. Missa Nigra Sum: Kyrie - G. PALESTRINA

4. Missa Nigra Sum: Gloria - G. PALESTRINA

5. Missa Nigra Sum: Credo - G. PALESTRINA

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Disc: 3

1. Missa Brevis: Kyrie - Palestrina

2. Missa Brevis: Gloria - Palestrina

3. Missa Brevis: Credo - Palestrina

4. Missa Brevis: Sanctus & Benedictus - Palestrina

5. Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei I & II - Palestrina

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Plainchant: Assumpta est Maria in caelum - Palestrina

2. Motet: Assumpta est Maria in caelum - Palestrina

3. Missa Assumpta est Maria: Kyrie - Palestrina

4. Missa Assumpta est Maria: Gloria - Palestrina

5. Missa Assumpta est Maria: Credo - Palestrina

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sublime expression of faith through music, January 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Palestrina 400 Collection (Audio CD)

Palestrina's music has a sublimity and intensity that has probably never been surpassed since (although Taverner comes close). The Tallis scholars' recording is a superb presentation of several of Palestrina's, unfortunately, lesser known pieces. I am fortunate to attend a Cathedral where Palestrina - particularly the Missa Brevis - is favoured by the Director of Music. The quality and clarity of this recording is equal to any live performance. An absolute bargain for four hours of unequalled beauty, and not to be passed up.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, moving and inspiring CD, January 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Palestrina 400 Collection (Audio CD)

The sonority of the cadences, the mellifluous blending of voices makes this the perfect CD for spiritual guidance. If you find chants enchanting, you'll find this CD unmatched its ability to rush you spectacularly into the presence of the numinous.