Few things small enough to fit in the palm of the hand can inspire wonder about the limitless potential of human creativity. A collection of early Renaissance devotional objects- elegantly precise boxwood carvings of miniature rosaries, prayer beads and altarpieces, on display as part of a major international exhibition- served as the direct inspiration for this musical program. These objects draw viewers into a private and intimate world of meditation; religious scenes carved with precision and poetry evoke a bygone world of intense spiritual devotion- sometimes tormented, sometimes luminous, but always fascinating. The music in this program is designed to elicit similar sensations in listeners. Originating in northern European circles, contemporary with those who produced these boxwood carvings, these spiritual pieces are not intended for grand cathedrals or public ceremony, but for personal meditation, private chapels and rooms, family houses and assemblies. Like the beads and rosaries, their craftsmanship is precise, superb; rich in subtle details, they lead us to wonder, and to contemplation.

Tracklist:

Fortuna Desperata (Arr. For Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
Fortuna Desperata (Arr. For Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
Herre Lieve Herre
De Tous Biens Plaine (Arr. Chamber Ensemble)
Maria Zart (Arr. For Voice, Lute & Viol)
De Tous Biens Plaine
De Tous Biens Plaine À 3
De Tous Bien Plaine
Chantons Noël, Menons Joyeuse Vie
Premier Branle De Bourgogne
Or Vous Tremoussez, Pasteurs De Judée
Et D'où Venez Vous Madame Lucette
Amy Souffrez (Arr. For Voice & Lute)
Pêcheurs Souffrez
Ewiger Gott, Aus Des Gebot
O Bone Jesu (Arr. F. Milano For Lute)
O Bone Jesu
Tant Que Vivray
Tant Que Vivray (Arr. Solo Voice & Lute)
Het Daghet
Als Ick Riep Met Verlangen (Arr. For Voices & Chamber Ensemble)
Missa Carminum: Christe Eleison
Innsbruck Ich Muss Dich Lassen
Loven So Wilt Mijn Siel Den Heer
In Te Domine Speravi

UPC: 017685129629
Label: Music & Arts Program
Release Date: 5.17.19
Format: CD

Treasures Of Devotion / Various - Treasures of Devotion (CD)