Fasolo: Masses & Hymns

Del Sordo, Federico;
Turco, Alberto;
Nova Schola Gregoriana of Verona

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Giovanni Battista Fasolo (1598-1680) was born in Asti (Italy) and spent his life as a Franciscan Friar in Rome, Naples and finally as Maestro di Cappella at the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily. He is mainly known for his “Annuale”, the largest compendium of organ music for liturgical use written in the 17th century.

Fasolo’s works exemplify the intricate and expressive qualities of sacred music during the era. Fasolo’s contributions to liturgical music, particularly his masses and hymns, reveal his mastery in fusing traditional polyphony with the emerging Baroque idioms.

Fasolo’s masses stand out for their balance of solemnity and melodic grace, tailored for the sacred context. Utilizing the contrapuntal style inherited from the Renaissance, he infused these works with a sense of spiritual depth while embracing the clarity and harmonic richness characteristic of the early Baroque. His masses often feature clear textual declamation, ensuring liturgical accessibility.

His hymns similarly demonstrate an affinity for melodic inventiveness and expressive nuance. Fasolo crafted these pieces with attention to the liturgical calendar, providing a musical foundation for communal worship. These compositions are marked by their lyrical beauty and ability to evoke devotion, often employing alternation between chant-like simplicity and more elaborate polyphonic textures.

Performed by the Nova Schola Gregoriana of Verona, conducted by Alberto Turco, and Federico Del Sordo, playing the historic Antegnati organ of the Verona Cathedral. Both musicians have already successfully recorded works by Fasolo, Merulo and Salvatore for Brilliant Classics.

Works:

• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Messen: Missa in Dominicis diebus
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Missa in Duplicibus diebus; Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Hymnen: Te Deum
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Lucis creator optime
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Ave maris stella
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Christe redemptor omnium
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Hostis Herodes impie
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Ad caenam Agni providi
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Iesu nostra redemptio
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: O lux beata Trinitas
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Veni creator Spiritus
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Pange lingua
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Ut queant laxis
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Aurea luce
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Exsultet luminum
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Deus tuorum militum
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Sanctorum meritis
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Iste confessor
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Iesu corona virginum
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Fortem virili pectore
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Proles de caelo prodiit
• Giovanni Battista Fasolo: Decus morum dux minorum

CD x 3

Muzyka klasyczna

Brilliant Classics

16-04-2025

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